Living in a state of hue-phoria in Encinitas
Homeowner’s global travels and insatiable love for color, art and texture inspire local interior designer’s...
Home and Garden
10 wallet-friendly ways to dress up an outdoor space
With a tape measure and a little planning, you can give it a more polished...
Succulents are low-effort, but it is still possible to kill them with kindness
Nothing is indestructible; experts outline how to best help plants thrive
How one woman is doggedly transforming a trash patch into a fragrant habitat garden
From a neglected strip of public land, Los Angeles resident documents her effort on Instagram...
Curb alert? How to wisely pick out free furniture off the curb
You may score a midcentury-modern treasure, but beware termites — or even bedbugs
The do’s and don’ts of cleaning kitchen cabinets
This often-overlooked household chore can go wrong in a number of ways
Their midcentury house had lost its charm. They brought it back to 1966.
This Atlanta couple has been “unflipping” their flipped house for the past five years
Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with allergies
Pollen is important for the plant to survive, but choosing low-pollen specimens can make a...
Can any of these viral window-washing tools make the task less of a slog?
Putting four internet darlings to the test
Fruitmommy, the ‘fruit tree whisperer,’ revitalizes ailing fruit trees
Consultant Nalani Vaughn helps bring orchards back to life across San Diego County
Garden Mastery: Look for natural antidotes to aphids in your plantings
Grow species that attract the beneficial insects that will help control them
WaterSmart makeover: A blended vision in Vista
With artistic flair and a growing affinity for succulents, couple win first place for transformed...
In the rose garden, a study in vivid contrasts: the blind shoot vs. the basal break
One is cause for joy, the other, disappointment; here's how to handle both scenarios
May garden checklist helps set up plantings for success
From setting up raised beds and drip irrigation to seed starting and proper spacing, here...
Thoughtful renovations add new spice, space on ASID Kitchen and Bath Tour
Two 100-year-old kitchens in Kensington, part of the self-guided, eight-home tour on May 3, reflect...
Blue-eyed grass, San Diego’s ‘harbinger of spring,’ named official city flower
It narrowly beat out the bush sunflower in a March Madness-style bracket competition — part...
Magnificently moody bathrooms strike a chord
Darkness, drama and intimacy intertwine in 'moody' bathroom design; San Diego designers share how to...
So your home’s not social-media perfect? How to get over ‘house shame’ and invite people in
By Leanne Italie The Associated Press Robbie Randolph is a real estate agent and interior...
Not just the carpet: 13 extra ways to use your vacuum around the house
The household tool is a spring cleaning secret weapon
San Diegans can grab coffee or a gift at these 8 flower and plant shops
Garden Coffee, Wild Island Collective, Walter Andersen's Nursery and Terra Bella Nursery and just some...
WaterSmart makeover: Time, careful tending create a drought tolerant haven
Chula Vista couple’s winning front landscape in Sweetwater district melds function, beauty
Garden Mastery: Create a modern-day garden with a hallowed past
Scores of plants mentioned in ancient religious texts also thrive in San Diego's climate, with...
There’s a better way to play with your cat, animal experts say
Five minutes of smartly designed play can make a big difference to your pet’s well...
Oaks, asters and 6 other ‘keystone’ native species to plant for biodiversity
Even planting just one keystone plant in the yard or in a container will help...
Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy’s got a new book explaining how
The entomologist urges everyone to make their yard more ecofriendly by planting plants that provide...
Former SoCal couple’s woodsy island cabin is rooted in nature
How artisans in a corner of the Pacific Northwest turned a rocky retreat into a...
Bug off my rose blooms: How to approach spring pest control
Tips for dealing with the 5 main culprits in San Diego County gardens
Soak up inspiration with tours, training and a planting checklist for the April garden
San Diego County plant lovers can check out a long list of events and experts
10 native spring ephemerals that bring early color to the garden
Ephemerals are fleeting, but their role in bridging the seasonal gap is invaluable.
At home with new ‘Today’ show anchor: old comforts and new memories
Craig Melvin has filled his Connecticut residence with memories of his childhood and is making...
How to grow houseplants without ever having to buy one
Sharing cuttings is a free, environmentally friendly way to grow your plant collection — just...
Your washing machine can clean a lot more than clothes
Here’s how to put this spring cleaning secret weapon to better use
They traded a garden for a house that would nurture them
Oregon couple downsizes by removing garden on a double lot for a smaller, functional new...
For seniors with hoarding disorder, a group helps confront stigma
‘Fight the Blight’ Pennsylvania program lifts them out of isolation, provides 16-week course
How to keep your houseplants alive while you are on vacation
Don’t overwater or dry them out; for longer trips, set up an irrigation system or...
10 ideas to jazz up an all-white kitchen
Design trends are moving more toward color and personality, but there’s still plenty you can...
In Altadena, a fight to save the trees that survived the fire
With trees deemed healthy being cut down, arborists unite to protect the thousands more that...
Upcycle small food containers, even newspaper for starting seeds indoors
Supplies you already may have on hand can provide free, biodegradable home for seedlings
Calling all garden groupies: Spring tours for 2025 set in motion across San Diego County
Local clubs, destinations preparing tours, festivals and other events to draw plant fans
Garden Mastery: San Diego is an ideal environment for growing figs
They require lots of sun and plenty of space to grow in healthy surroundings
After testing 18 gardening apps, here are the ones worth trying
These five apps can take the heavy lifting out of planning your garden
As Joann Fabrics closes, a gateway to crafts goes with it
The 82-year-old chain was a resource for serious hobbyists and an entry point for beginners.
Putting the TV into play: How to incorporate ‘black box’ into room design
For The Union-Tribune We hear a lot about people giving up televisions in their homes....
What is the best ‘diet’ plan for our roses?
Follow the science when making decisions on how and when to fertilize
Seed starting, soil prep and winter harvesting: Here’s your March garden checklist
Ensure that you have inline drip irrigation installed in beds to help counter dry conditions,...
Meet the ‘wet room,’ the latest in luxury bathrooms
Freestanding tubs are the stars of these combo enclosures.
They dig, they pee, they trample. How to garden when you love both dogs and plants
There are elements to consider when planning a garden where dogs and plants can coexist.
TinyFest expo rounds up inspiration for the ultimate in small-space living
The festival returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 8-9
Use the right bleach for the right job at home
Both chlorine and oxygen bleaches can remove stains and disinfect surfaces. But there are limits...
You’re probably washing your sweaters wrong
Over-washing, under-washing, hand-washing — experts address the most common issues with caring for your knits.
7 familiar design choices that clients love and interior designers hate
Thumbs-down go to dining benches and big sectional couches, for starters
What should be San Diego’s official flower? Bracket-style tournament will ditch a bouquet standby for something native
City officials are encouraging gardeners to cultivate native plants to local species in the...
A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this year
The 2025 selected plants include seven edibles and 13 ornamentals.
After devastation of L.A. fires, displaced residents get a moving reminder of home
Artist Jordan Heber has painted in watercolor several homes that were destroyed and is working...
Don’t eat the burger. It’s a stool.
Furniture resembling food — fruit, sandwiches and more — has gone viral on social media...
What’s the best way to clean a jute rug?
Caring for popular floor covering takes special considerations in some cases
Indulging in books and nooks
Hankering for the ultimate home reading haven? Here’s inspiration to get you started
Garden Mastery: Checklist can help you avoid injury in garden
Garden Mastery: Gardening safely
No muss, no fuss houseplants? Look to air plants
Dramatic greenery doesn't require soil and can be displayed any which way
Be patient and don’t be intimidated by growing a bonsai
Bonsai is understandably intimidating at first.
Try ‘Phone Free February’ to reduce screen time and improve your health
Cutting back your phone use by just an hour a day can have significant health...
More women are sharing their homes as they grow older
An unpredictable economy and loneliness are two of the factors influencing the growing trend.
Planting a rose garden? Here’s how to do it right.
Selection, design and fundamentals of care are vital to establishing a successful landscape
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
Camera-fed views offer up-close, virtual access and shareable images
In the February garden, take these steps to protect plants from erosion before rains
Look for fallen branches, fill gullies, add mulch after downpour
Before and after: Former garage is now a serene Kyoto-style ADU
Craftsman on the outside, Japanese on the inside, the unit provides serenity along with housing...
Rescuing Pongo, Pearl, Bandit, Tiger and Zipper — pets and symbols of calm
Throughout the burn zone, Angelenos struggled to save their pets. Among the most difficult to...
A healthy resolution for 2025? Start a garden
You can get exercise, vitamin D, reduce stress and end up with a better diet
Create background drama with an attention-getting backsplash
With myriad options for materials, colors and styles, the design choice can bring dazzle to...
San Diego’s interior design experts to offer ‘Winter Spruce-Up’ special
From Feb. 1 through March 31, area residents can arrange for an in-home design consultation...
5 lessons pro organizers have learned from clients
Inspiration is a two-way street
Tips to find the best air purifiers for smoke particles
Air quality experts offer recommendations
For San Diegans across generations, these community gardens offer refuge, ion and ‘wonderful friendships’
For the last few years, the county has funded intergenerational community gardens, bringing together people...
Don’t call it a bachelor pad. These ‘boy apartments’ are out to impress.
Men with meticulously curated homes are going viral on TikTok, changing the way people think...
Chicago home reno: Clean and calm, in grays, blacks and whites
A couple found plenty of sunlight in their new house in Chicago. All that was...
Garden Mastery: Plan your pest control tasks with IPM Seasonal Landscape Guide
UC site maps out a month-by-month checklist
The 6 ickiest spots in your home, and how to clean them
Pro tips for combating E. coli, dust, pink slime and other nasties around your house.
WaterSmart makeover: A layered retreat in Otay Ranch
Lush yet low water, longtime homeowner's landscape reflects beauty, mature plantings that come from careful...
Successful ways to find your pruning groove in the rose garden
Why do we prune? Here's a look at why it's so important
Negative space is the secret to a nicer looking home
Cut visual clutter and add drama by adopting a less-is-more design ethic
It’s January: What to do in your garden this month
For The Union-Tribune Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking...
In Japan, designers fit big ideas into tiny homes
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car
How to find a contractor who won’t rip you off
Here are some factors to consider before you let anybody take a hammer to your...
A step-by-step guide to renovating a neglected garden
With a methodical game plan, you'll have a better view by next winter
Gift of love, in lights: Man creates Christmas wonderland for wife, who has dementia
Disabled Marine veteran got permission from Iowa neighbors to decorate their yards, as well
Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is a win for quiet luxury
This year’s shade is all about savoring a sumptuous treat
Cluttercore design, done right: ‘More is more,’ but organized
See how two San Diego design pros embrace layered, lush design style in their own...
Garden Mastery: Feeding culinary heritage celebrations from around the globe
Many culturally diverse foods can be grown successfully in San Diego County
6 tricks to elevate your gift-wrapping game
Tips for when you’re short on time or when you really want to wow them
Views on garden insects are changing. Why many former 'pests' are now valued
Even so-called pests play a role in an ecosystem
She couldn’t afford a bigger house — so she built a stylish ADU for $230,000
What was once a two-car garage in Glendale is now a studio unit with decidedly...
New roses debut: How many of these beauties will you plant in 2025?
Weeks Roses, Star Roses and David Austin Roses among the growers releasing future favorites
Ready for rainy season? 11 things to check in the December garden
Also a good time to add ornamentals, prune and plan for fruit trees
How this Dulzura home was retrofitted top to bottom to protect against wildfires — for free
A wildfire mitigation grant covered the cost of 'hardening' the East County home with fire-resistant...
Can sharing a good meal bring people together? One San Diego author thinks so
Madhushree Ghosh launched a supper club to help build community by sharing food -- and...
WaterSmart makeover: Bringing back the beauty
La Mesa couple’s vision revives dated landscape and wins Helix Water District contest
To save more water, American homes need smaller pipes
Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a...
California king-size bed not big enough for you? Meet the Alaska.
A niche product popular with pro athletes and the super-tall, megamattresses are now finding a...
Learning on the job: How a Kensington couple discovered a ion for historic preservation
Kensington reno-turned-restoration used ‘Old House’ resource guide from Save Our Heritage Organisation
3 ways to set a gorgeous holiday table, starting with stuff you own
Consider using flowers, vintage items or thrifted goods to make seasonal magic.