“It only takes one plant to change the atmosphere in a room,” says Instagram plant expert and author of Living Wild (Cico Books, 2023), Hilton Carter who counts a heady Instagram following of over 500,000 and has been featured in the The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. He’s made it his business to help houseplant “parents” grow lush, happy, indoor plants bursting with greenery and blooms (which is especially appreciated when the temperatures dip outside).

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Trying to squeeze every bit of summer out of your backyard? Here are some ideas to make those precious days even better (and make next summer sweeter).

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The best outdoor spaces achieve a magical glow courtesy of layered lighting from a range of different sources. Lighting is both practical and ambient, whether it’s hardwired landscape lighting to illuminate a path, accent lights to spotlight an architectural detail or plant material, or whimsical string lights that turn a patio into a party. Read on for some of the best looking lighting options for your outdoor escape.

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Got a green thumb? Cultivate a lush garden this summer with our editor-approved selection of gardening products, pulled straight from House & Home’s Garden News. From cool tools to must-have gardening gear, discover our must-have items to kick off the summer.

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The romance of a country garden is undeniable: maybe it’s the endless views of rolling lawns and mature trees, or the breezy beds filled with swaying flowers. Take a virtual tour of beautiful gardens in Ontario and Quebec, a cutting garden in PEI and a formal French-inspired garden in B.C. The results are inspiring and soothing for the soul.

Scroll down for 12+ dreamy gardens from the H&H archives!

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If you’ve decided to take the plunge and install a pool, but you don’t want to give up your lush garden oasis, Toronto landscape architect Kate Fox-Whyte has some practical suggestions for achieving both. “I really like planting up close to a pool,” says Kate. “Obviously you want active space around a pool: a deck and places for people to walk and to lounge. But having plants near the side of the pool softens it, and there’s an interplay with the water.” Click through for some dreamy pools designed by Kate including her best advice for landscaping. Scroll down!

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City gardens aren’t known for their space, so it’s not always easy to create a free-flowing meadow. Garden designer Leigh Gravenor worked her magic in her client’s contemporary home in downtown Toronto with a 30’x30′ backyard. To contrast the home’s clean lines, the owners wanted a lush, naturalistic garden with little to no color — only shades of green and white. The result is a relaxed and low maintenance space that feels like a little escape in the middle of a bustling metropolis. Click through for Leigh’s tips on how to create your own meadow garden, plus discover the plants she used to achieve the look! 

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Toronto landscaper Joel Loblaw has been creating gardens that feel magical and immersive for three decades, and a big part of creating that effect is proper lighting. “Architecture is changing. Back in the day, people had one little window over the kitchen sink looking into the backyard. Now, everyone is doing big open glass and the garden has become a continuation of your interior: lighting gives you a depth of field,” Joel says. Read on for his expert advice on brightening up your backyard!

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The last few years have put a renewed focus on the garden for homeowners. With the warmer weather on the horizon, we couldn’t help but round up some of our favorite outdoor features. From fire tables to cocktail pools, here’s what homeowners are looking for their in their green spaces this spring. Scroll down!

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