Aucuba was introduced to Western gardens from the Far East in the late 18th century, and after 200 years-plus of reliable displays in American…

Easy ways to transform your home for the holidays “Home for the holidays” has added meaning this year for Michael Schram and Barbara Greising,…

Open layout shows off classic colors Grace Shearer loves her beautiful brick home in Fuquay-Varina, but there came a day when she decided its…

Autumn is on the way, and soon area landscapes will be aglow with vibrant oranges, reds and yellows. So, in the middle of this…

If these walls could talk, they’d tell the tales of newlyweds Turner and Amelia Smith, who built this center-hall farmhouse in 1886. Today, the…

So, you love to garden but don’t particularly like that little trickle of sweat running down your back when the summer’s heat rises to…

Potted plants are the perfect solution for adding instant botanical interest to a sidewalk, porch, patio or deck this summer, and while they tend…

The Green Home Whether you’re buying a new home or remodeling the home you already have, is it possible to find comfort, conservation, and…