How to Build Your Own Hobbit Hole Studio G

You know you can order your own hobbit hole from places like Wooden Wonders. And, if you have an extra 1,500 hours on your hands, you could build an elaborate one like this. But for those of us who are carpentry-challenged or who don't have that much time, Studio G can show you how to make a small child's hobbit hole in about 8 hours for less than $250.

Maxwell's Bulb Project: Spring to Summer

Spring is a time of hope and regeneration. Nothing is as stunning an example of this as the bulbs I dropped into the soil on a frosty day just five months ago. Click below to see the new glory of my garden AND also the destruction of the deer...

With all of the recent focus on gardening here on Apartment Therapy, it can be easy to feel left out if you are, like many city dwellers, without any real outdoor space. Enter the vertical garden, perfect for the balcony or fire escape with the smallest of footprints.

Gardens on Shelves: The New Vertical Garden Trend? The Gardenist

I've been noticing a trend in the garden world that is loosely related to the ubertrend of vertical gardening. Shelf Gardening (as I am calling it) solves the same challenge of creating a lot of planting space in very little square footage, but provides a whole new range of options for adding your own sense of style.

It's coming, I can tell. That tipping point in the year when it seems safe to actually make outdoor plans instead of just scrambling to take advantage of a random gorgeous day. It's a time that sets my mind a wandering, and imagining myself somewhere...out there.

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As a city dweller, I envy anyone that has an outdoor space they can call their own. A balcony, backyard, even a stoop can make for some good hangouts in the nice weather. Lately I have been especially into rooftop gardens — I think it is fun to see how plants can transform an otherwise unremarkable rooftop into a beautiful place. Here are a few that I think are particularly pretty.
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Lawn Be Gone: 4 Methods to Kill Grass

I grew up in inland L.A., where every house had a perfectly manicured lawn. Back then we didn't think of water as a precious resource. Now I live in drizzly Seattle, but my lawn is choked by dandelions and moss. Grass has become more of an accent than a dominant feature in recent years, a landscaping trend that shows no signs of reversing. I can't wait to cut back on mine. But how?

For thousand of years, urns have been lending their classic design to gardens all over the world. From the early Greek and Roman gardens to formal English landscapes, urns are the most common and enduring of decorative ornament to be incorporated into gardens throughout history. Urns, with their timeless and stately appeal, are one of the rare garden design elements that can add architectural interest purely on their own.

Sectionals have saved many a space: even small ones. Which is no different outdoors. And while there is a slew of commercially-available outdoor sectional furniture pieces, it is usually expensive (and may not fit the bill for your space). For a little inspiration, here are some favorite examples of DIY outdoor sectionals:

High, Low & In Between: Outdoor Sofas

You've got your outdoor TV, your outdoor speakers and your outdoor pouf. The only thing left to create a comfy outdoor living room is the sofa. Here are ten options to choose from, ranging in price from $300 to $4,000.