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61 Porches and Patios

Patios and porches are an integral part of Southern culture. These classics are inviting and inspiring.

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    Spiderwort Sings the Blues

    Grumpy is a sucker for plants with blue flowers, because there just aren't many of them.

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  • How to Make a Bouquet: Spiral-Stemmed Posy

    Shortcuts to Spring Bouquets

    A stunning arrangement of fresh flowers is just a few steps away. Here are our expert tricks.

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  • Grow an Assortment of Tomatoes

    Tomatoes: Plant By Color

    Grow an assortment of colorful tomatoes this season in your garden.

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  • Easy Growing: Hydrangeas

    Easy-Growing Flowers for Fences

    Good fences make good neighbors, especially when combined with beautiful blooms. Here are four different ways to marry the two

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  • Vintage Desk

    Amazing Barn Makeover

    When designer Steven Gambrel transformed a Virginia barn into an entertaining space, he looked to its past for inspiration—and found a romantic, racy chapter

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  • Paint Colors

    Paint Color Guide

    Looking for the best paint colors? Our guide will help you find the right interior or exterior paint colors for your house.

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