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Poolside Living

When a storm sent an oak tree crashing through a Mountain Brook family’s kitchen, it brought with it a chance to reinvent the outdoor living space.

Troy Rhone – In the shop

Garden designer Troy Rhone has long had an affinity for garden antiquities. Now he’s expanded his business to a new shop in Mountain Brook Village—and his black lab Lily is right by his side.

A Mountain Brook Garden Transformation

Garden designer Troy Rhone transformed a hillside in a Mountain Brook backyard with terraced spaces planted with Southern garden favorites.

Don’t miss the bus, the House Plant Collective Bus!

There is just something special about a big bus. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend knew it, when their band, The Who, released the song “Magic Bus” in 1968. Jessica...

A Garden Redesign for the Ages

A long overdue garden redesign brings the past to the present as it honors the historic roots of the home it surrounds.

Cultivating Joy with Kate Graham of Fig & Fern

For Kate Graham, what started as a casual interest in gardening has since turned into into a budding boutique flower business called Fig & Fern.

Stepping Out

When an interior designer applies her decorating principles to an outdoor space, the result is a thoughtfully-planned garden that rivals even her most beautiful indoor creations.

Spring Forward

After the long, cold days of winter, take time to enjoy the the abundant blooms that spring brings, as well as to plan ahead for your summer garden—and beyond.

Backyard Beauty

Garden designer Peter Falkner pulled out all the stops in this garden by creating a series of outdoor rooms for backyard bliss at every turn.

Perfectly Pruned

The cold months for gardening are here. This is the time of year when the small things in the garden become more noticeable. Any plant that blooms in winter...

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