This Kansas City, Mo., garden defies following recommended design guidelines — it simply (and beautifully) blossoms with the whims of a homeowner’s favorite pieces.

An Experimental Journey

Gardens

This Kansas City, Mo., garden defies following recommended design guidelines — it simply (and beautifully) blossoms with the whims of a homeowner’s favorite pieces.

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Gardens
Secret Garden
Secret Garden
Mission Hills homeowners carve out an unexpected slice of paradise.
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Dig In
Dig In
Don’t be shy. Take these tips to green up your corner of the world.
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An Experimental Journey
An Experimental Journey
This Kansas City, Mo., garden defies following recommended design guidelines — it simply (and beautifully) blossoms with the whims of a homeowner’s favorite pieces.
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No Ordinary Landscape
No Ordinary Landscape
A Kansas City horticulturist shares her home and garden with many feathered friends.
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Pools and Spas
Pass the Salt
Pass the Salt
Saltwater pools gain in popularity among homeowners in search of less harsh and more eco-friendly waters.
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Water World
Water World
Wade into the dreamscape offered by today’s most relaxing backyard amenity — a luxurious accessorized pool.
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Vacationing at Home
Vacationing at Home
A Lenexa couple, on the cusp of a new trend, pooled ideas for a complete outdoor living destination.
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Making Waves
Making Waves
Today’s swimming pools offer functional and creative extensions to your outdoor lifestyle. Dive in and see what’s new.
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Outdoor Kitchens
Spotlight on Decks
Spotlight on Decks
Warming temperatures have you ready to hit the deck. Here’s what you need to know about building one.
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Living Under the Stars
Living Under the Stars

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The Ultimate Outdoor Living Experience
The Ultimate Outdoor Living Experience
Inside the walls of this Mediterranean hacienda is a dreamer’s guide to alfresco design.
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The Main Attraction
The Main Attraction
An Overland Park family’s outdoor fireplace brings them together.
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Gardens
Second-Home Style
Second-Home Style
Contemporary design, outdoor living and the least amount of hassle possible define remodeling projects at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Real Estate Is Looking Up
Real Estate Is Looking Up
After months of stagnancy, buyers and sellers are getting what they want.
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Gardens
More at Home than Home
More at Home than Home
A second home becomes the first for a couple who found perfection by the water.
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Chip In
Chip In
There’s more to Grand Lake than its 1,300 miles of shoreline. Several noteworthy golf courses also surround the area, offering a dry day of activity (if you can avoid those water hazards).
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