It's getting to be the perfect time to plant. But you don't need to go out and spend a fortune at the nursery to start a container garden on your stoop or windowsill. Jump below on cheap ways to start or add to your garden.

Kevin's Hollywood home (see it here in his House Tour) is a colorful and artfully curated space. But with two stories, it's hard to call it small. His garden, on the other hand, is a tiny jewel of a space full of tropical flair.

Living in an apartment, the thing I miss most is having a garden. So I make do with containers, which turns out to be a lot of fun. The most rewarding? Growing my own lemon tree…

I have a lot of friends intimidated by the idea of having a garden. Maybe they think they'll kill it all, maybe they think it's too much work. But thinking of it simply as a collection of individual plants might make it more approachable. You can build small, you don't have to invest much, and it's fun to watch things grow.

When I visit my mom she puts me to work 'dead-heading' her lavender. As I trim away the dead blossoms the smell of lavender surrounds me and attracts quite a few bees. It reminds me how important scent is in a garden and what an integral experience it is to losing yourself in the outdoors. In a small space like a balcony or small deck, using plants that give off a scent can make the experience that much richer. Here are 5 of my favorite fragrant plants perfect for a small space…

Moving represents new beginnings, possibility and change. It's a chance to try something new — neighborhood, a layout, a living situation. It's a fresh set up and a time to re-evaluate how you're using your space. And the first step is by starting with a clean foundation physically and emotionally. After all, there are no big deals in life except for death, divorce and moving.

Working the kinds of hours I've been working, I can't spare an entire weekend to get out to Palm Springs or drive up the coast to Santa Barbabra, so I've been getting creative in finding afternoon escapes from the daily grind.

This past weekend's Dwell on Design Conference brought together heavy hitters from the design world, design up-and-comers and lovers of all things modern for a great show. It was inspiring and also totally overwhelming (in a good way) so if you missed it, here are some of our highlights.

Jean Prouvé was a prolific French designer and architect who had a tremendous influence on the aesthetic that we now call 'mid century'. His oak and iron dining table has been on my dream list for a while. It is incredibly simple and elegant while still maintaining a solid presence, even when paired with other furniture heavy hitters.

Inspired by a pair of 1940's lamps she found on eBay, Elizabeth built her bedroom around their sexy shape. Her fresh take on Hollywood Regency involved plenty of grey for its soothing quality but she tempered it with color and, of course, a couple of great deals.