Gardens & living

Good ideas take root.

Gardens through the seasons, places to gather, and practical ideas for making yourself at home outside.

Plan a useful outdoor work perch without turning the garden into an office.

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A temporary setup that leaves the garden useful the rest of the week.

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The smallest dining place may become the most frequently used.

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Compare flexibility, comfort, and the way a gathering changes size.

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Read several boards together before choosing the character of the whole surface.

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Resolve the junctions before adding more finishes to the palette.

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Build the feeling through light, texture, and a relaxed arrangement.

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Use the start of your outdoor season to improve the arrangement, not just uncover it.

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Furniture can follow the season even when the terrace stays the same.

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Comfort includes what happens when the weather changes or the evening ends.

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A rearrangement or a new pairing can be more useful than replacing the whole set.

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