Articles in Landscapes, Gardens & Pools

The Wild Side
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not... Grow a wildflower garden you will love.
May 2012
Practical Planting
April 2012
Southern Hospitality
A flourishing, fragrant garden frames a historic Webster Groves home
March 2012
Winter Spice
Indoor herb gardening provides fresh flavor all year round
January/February 2012
In Perfect Harmony
A garden for all seasons strikes just the right balance
November/December 2011
Favorite Spaces: Steve Toedebusch's Loggia
October 2011
The Great Outdoors
This blissful backyard oasis in Town and Country is an idyllic setting for entertaining friends or relaxing with the family
September 2011
Field of Dreams
  "My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely as the flowers and the dreams as beautiful." — Abram L. Urban  
September 2011
Backyard Bounty
With a garden full of fresh veggies, digging up dinner is a fun summer pastime  
August 2011
Cool by the Pool
New & refreshing summertime sips  
August 2011
Fancy Free
An enchanting outdoor play space is a child's dream come true  
August 2011
No Place Like Home
A Mexican-inspired pool house adds to a busy family's backyard getaway  
August 2011
To Friendship
A happy haven of repurposed treasures, this cozy Central West End garden celebrates good wine and great friends
June July 2011
Heaven at the Doorstep
A couple with a love for nature captures its magic and brings it just a little closer to home
June July 2011
Garden Hopping
Sugar Creek Gardens’ self-guided tour showcases the exceptional characteristics of perennials in 10 inspirational St. Louis gardens
May 2011
Planting Happiness
A St. Louis County landmark, Vivian Gellman’s vibrant garden is a joyful celebration of nature
May 2011
Private Paradise
A personal retreat showers a young couple with memories of the Caribbean
April 2011
Dreamscapes
Is your garden the best it can be? Take a look at some of the glorious gardens we've featured in past issues for some blooming inspiration
April 2011
Beyond the Christmas Tree
Now’s the time to start thinking about the trees that will grace your landscape next year
November/December 2010
Haute Hearth
An outdoor fireplace gets a fall fashion makeover
October 2010
Serenity & Joy
Interior Designer Emily Castle creates a restful garden retreat.
October 2010
On Top of the World
A lush garden sweeps a rolling landscape with a calm and heavenly serene point of view.
September 2010
Perennial Stunner
A resplendent St. Louis garden flourishes with classic charm.
August 2010
Family Dream Garden
Overflowing with refreshing charm and family fun, a Wildwood water garden sparkles with delight.
June/July 2010
Lilies in the City
A courtyard garden space unfolds in classic white.
June/July 2010
Masterful Presentation
Notably poised and designed for sharing, the home of Tom and Ruth Brouster proclaims its presence with a declaration of classic elegance.
June/July 2010
Picture Perfect
An enchanting restoration recreates the charm of a bygone era.
April 2010
Inspiration in Bloom
A glorious spring garden beckons a second look.
March 2010
International Inspiration
European gardening takes root in America and blossoms beautifully.
January 2010
Lilies Take Center Stage
Trumpet in the holidays with delightful, fragrant lilies as the centerpiece of your season.
November 2009
Autumn in Bloom
The crisp colors of the season blanket the landscape of this Webster Groves garden overflowing with fall beauty.
October 2009
Drifts of Color
SLHL’s winning English cottage-style garden was a true labor of love for intercontinental gardeners with kindred spirits – St. Louisan Ann Roberts and British flower expert...
September 2009
A Garden Paradise
A glorious garden designed for sharing exemplifies Peter and Pat Raven’s gardening philosophy.
August 2009
Bathed in Luxury
A custom-designed oasis makes a splash for homeowners with outdoor living in mind.
June 2009
Head to the Tropicals
You don't need to pack your bags for the tropics to bring tropical beauty to your garden.
May 2009
Wild About Nature
A lush water garden overflows with colorful charm.
April 2009
Springing Ahead
Create instant springtime with blooming bulbs to transform your indoor and outdoor spaces with pops of spring color.
April 2009
A Fresh Start
A Kirkwood family makes lemonade out of lemons at the first sign of spring.
March 2009
Hot Trends in Horticulture
Gardens with environmentally friendly features will take center stage in 2009.
January 2009
Added Dimension
Architectural details unfold at the center of a Lafayette Square garden.
November 2008
Draped in Glamour
A luxurious suburban garden sweeps the landscape with breathtaking beauty.
October 2008
Courtyard de Fleurs
Flowers … are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world. – Ralph Waldo emerson
October 2008
All in the Family
A city garden designed for bocce ball brings the family together.
September 2008
Dream Garden
A Kirkwood garden blossoms with layers of color and character.
September 2008
A Space For All Seasons
A tropically inspired conservatory in the Central West End sets the stage for a serene, year-round green space.
August 2008
A Garden Galore
A fortuitous garden blossoms on the edge of the city.
June 2008
Where the Living is Easy
Outdoor spaces burst with the fresh colors of summer at the suburban home of Jodi and Rick Gordon.
June 2008
Painted Paradise
Urban gardener Katie Delmez adds splashes of whimsy and color to her city garden.
May 2008
A Leap of Faith
Ladue homeowners jump into the challenge of transforming an ordinary yard into an extraordinary garden retreat.
April 2008
Branching Out
A Webster Groves conservatory blends artistic treasures with natural surroundings for a woodland retreat.
March 2008
A Luscious Palette
A cozy sunroom harmoniously transforms into a flourishing, sunlit solarium with artistic panache.
January 2008
In Artistic Harmony
An appreciation of art and love of nature unfolds into a sculpture garden for all seasons.
November 2007
Self-Reflection
A Chesterfield gardener combines her love of color and texture, sun and shade, to create a garden of variety
September 2006
A Festive Garden
Create an indoor holiday garden to brighten the new year
November 2006
Lofty Gardens
Barbara Firlit Tames the Heat to Create a Lush Penthouse Garden
March 2007
Living Inspiration
Iris cultivator Don Delmez adorns the gardens of his St. Charles home with the soft beauty and subtle grace of the iris.
April 2007
Gardening Americana-style
Stroll through a Williamsburg-style Illinois garden rich in history, color and wonder.
May 2007
A Passion For Ponds
Water gardening is quickly becoming the hottest new trend in St. Louis gardens. Exotic designs inspired by far-off locales create a whimsical water wonderland in your own...
June 2007
Boundless Beauty
At the Clayton-area residence of Delmar Poe, the feel of the tropics surrounds stately tradition with unexpected balance.
August 2007
Coming Up Roses
A lifelong love of roses translates into prize-winning bouquets.
September 2007