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Houzz’s recent Houzz & Home report says that interest in container gardening and outdoor spaces is growing across the country, even in places with limited green space.
Houzz’s recent Houzz & Home report says that interest in container gardening and outdoor spaces is growing across the country, even in places with limited green space.
Rikki Snyder, Houzz
Upgrades to patios and other outdoor living areas are on the rise, according to Houzz’s recent Houzz & Home report, which found that more than half of homeowners upgraded their outdoor spaces in 2021.
Upgrades to patios and other outdoor living areas are on the rise, according to Houzz’s recent Houzz & Home report, which found that more than half of homeowners upgraded their outdoor spaces in 2021.
CM Glover Photography, Houzz
Among the many features in this Oakland County greenhouse designed by Rachel Nelson of Concetti in Detroit is a comfortable seating area. “It’s become her home away from home,” Nelson says of the homeowner.
Among the many features in this Oakland County greenhouse designed by Rachel Nelson of Concetti in Detroit is a comfortable seating area. “It’s become her home away from home,” Nelson says of the homeowner.
Brett Mountain
A rustic potting area makes it easy to tend to the homeowner’s collection of more than 20 raised rose beds. Credit: Brett Mountain
A rustic potting area makes it easy to tend to the homeowner’s collection of more than 20 raised rose beds. Credit: Brett Mountain
Brett Mountain
A rustic potting area makes it easy to tend to the homeowner’s collection of more than 20 raised rose beds
A rustic potting area makes it easy to tend to the homeowner’s collection of more than 20 raised rose beds
Brett Mountain
“Gardening is a wonderful way to reconnect with family, friends and ourselves,” says Lonnie Decker of Blake Farms.
“Gardening is a wonderful way to reconnect with family, friends and ourselves,” says Lonnie Decker of Blake Farms.
Blake Farms
Geraniums are among the most popular plants for home gardens. Credit: Blake Farms
Geraniums are among the most popular plants for home gardens. Credit: Blake Farms
Blake Farms
Lavender has a variety of health benefits says Lonnie Decker of Blake Farms in Armada.
Lavender has a variety of health benefits says Lonnie Decker of Blake Farms in Armada.
Blake Farms
Interest is growing in growing plants that are wildlife friendly, according to English Gardens’ Darrell Youngquest.
Interest is growing in growing plants that are wildlife friendly, according to English Gardens’ Darrell Youngquest.
English Gardens
Many gardeners are adding pollinators to their gardens, according to English Gardens’ Darrell Youngquest.
Many gardeners are adding pollinators to their gardens, according to English Gardens’ Darrell Youngquest.
English Gardens
Gardeners are looking to plant more bee, butterfly and bird-friendly plants to their home gardens, says Darrell Youngquest of English Gardens.
Gardeners are looking to plant more bee, butterfly and bird-friendly plants to their home gardens, says Darrell Youngquest of English Gardens.
English Gardens
Designer Barry Harrison’s small garden space features an impressive custom moat that houses his prized koi.
Designer Barry Harrison’s small garden space features an impressive custom moat that houses his prized koi.
Beth Singer
Designer Barry Harrison’s small 25-by-42-foot backyard didn’t stop him from maximizing his city garden space. The center of Harrison’s garden design features an impressive moat, created to house the prized koi he raised in a pond on his Kentucky farm.
Designer Barry Harrison’s small 25-by-42-foot backyard didn’t stop him from maximizing his city garden space. The center of Harrison’s garden design features an impressive moat, created to house the prized koi he raised in a pond on his Kentucky farm.
Beth Singer
The waters of the designer Barry Harrison’s moat are accentuated with large granite slab bridges that define an outdoor space and can be easily converted for outdoor dining use during summer parties.
The waters of the designer Barry Harrison’s moat are accentuated with large granite slab bridges that define an outdoor space and can be easily converted for outdoor dining use during summer parties.
Beth Singer
Nationwide, Lowe’s has reported a trend toward what they call “al fresco living,” according to spokesperson Colette Gelman.
Nationwide, Lowe’s has reported a trend toward what they call “al fresco living,” according to spokesperson Colette Gelman.
Lowe's
Peppers and tomatoes are among the most popular plants to grow in a home garden, according to English Gardens’ Darrell Youngquest.
Peppers and tomatoes are among the most popular plants to grow in a home garden, according to English Gardens’ Darrell Youngquest.
English Gardens
Lowe’s new Origin 21 line is one of many new outdoor products designed to “offer an elevated look at affordable prices.”
Lowe’s new Origin 21 line is one of many new outdoor products designed to “offer an elevated look at affordable prices.”
Lowe's
Vegetables are among the many plants that can be grown at home in raised beds.
Vegetables are among the many plants that can be grown at home in raised beds.
Lowe's
Lowe’s new Bloem pots and planters are made from recycled materials.
Lowe’s new Bloem pots and planters are made from recycled materials.
Lowe's
Darrell Youngquest of English Gardens is one of many who enjoy cultivating bees at home
Darrell Youngquest of English Gardens is one of many who enjoy cultivating bees at home
English Gardens
"Medusa" is among the new varieties of allium says English Gardens' Darrell Youngquest.
"Medusa" is among the new varieties of allium says English Gardens' Darrell Youngquest.
Walters Gardens
Youngquest recommends checking out new colors of coneflower, like this Echinacea Lakota Fire.
Youngquest recommends checking out new colors of coneflower, like this Echinacea Lakota Fire.
Walters Gardens