Outdoor Living

Photos by Tracy WalshThe pig is the first thing people notice when they walk by Vince and Kathy DiGiorno’s yard in St. Paul’s St. Anthony Park neighborhood. “Everybody asks about it,” Vince says. “Kids...

Photos courtesy of James HardieThe annual “Color of the Year” trend is no longer limited to interiors. Elevate your home’s exterior siding with Mountain Sage, a refreshing James Hardie colorway that encapsulates the spirit...

By Liv MartinGardening has never been more Minnesota-friendly with The Midwest Native Plant Primer, the newest book from Midwestern horticulture expert Alan Branhagen. Set for a release on July 21 by Timber Press, it...

This century-old residence welcomes holiday visitors with festive decor outside and in

Photos courtesy Southview DesignThe scene is set for summer in the cities: Play it safe and avoid exposing yourself and your family members to COVID-19 by staying home and enjoying your front and back...

Photos by Tracy WalshWhen Lynn Dobson and Tony Thoe bought their mid-century modern home in St. Paul in 2011, they became the third owners of the unique property, which was featured in Better Homes...

Influenced by different gardening styles from across the world, Francine creates a global oasis in her Minneapolis backyard.

Photos by Patrick WeissWinter has quickly crashed over us with numerous feet of snow. As we trudge into the coldest months of the year, we normally presume that our outdoor living spaces must go...

Photos by Andrea Rugg“For me, it’s not about keeping things alive—it’s about keeping them beautiful,” says Myra Peterson, discussing the elaborate flower garden that surrounds her Cottage Grove home. She was also, I’m sure,...

Get your Creole on at a lake–inspired summer party.

As one of the most well-known signs of spring, tulips are nothing short of stunning. Of course, this isn’t news to avid gardeners and especially not to Duane Otto, longtime landscape gardener and creative...

Photos by Andrea RuggElaina Moss’ yard is an edible landscape, and it’s not just Moss and her family eating. Bees, lacewings, and countless other insects are also welcome diners who, in turn, add value...

With outdoor kitchens, cooking is part of the party.

Photos by SpacecraftingWith the temperatures finally dropping after an unseasonably warm start to the winter, landscaping might be the last thing on your mind. However, now is the perfect time to start planning. Staying...

Warmer weather means it’s time to fill those gardening beds with juicy tomatoes and plump squash. It may seem like a no-brainer to sequester these vegetables together, but is it? This year, ditch that...

Photos by Drew GrayBret and Jen Riemenschneider have lived in their Orono home on Lake Minnetonka since 2001, but it wasn’t until this year that they got outdoors and embraced true lakeside living. Temperatures...

Enchantment abides when dedicated gardeners start over with a reworked design and lots of inspiration.

Located in Somerset, Wisconsin, St. Croix Valley Trees is the perfect place to find the Christmas tree to make your home merry and bright.

During World War I, and on through the Great Depression and into World War II, people were encouraged to plant Victory Gardens. Also called “war gardens” or “food gardens for defense,” Victory Gardens...

After trying condo living, a couple opts for outdoor charm.