Outdoor Living
![]() | Solutions: Fun UnderfootThese fade-resistant, indoor/outdoor, machine-washable accent rugs from Jellybean add pops of color to any space. $26.99 each.By Joanne Romero, Items from City Mill |
![]() | Ask the Expert: How Can I Make My Pool Eco-Friendly?Clifton Crawford of C & J Contracting reviews the three things you can do to make your pool green (in a good way). |
![]() | Watering Cans: Water SuppliesColorful watering cans make gardening more fun.By Joanne Romero, Items from City Mill |
![]() | Outdoor Pillows: Rain or ShineBrighten up your backyard with bold summer accessories like these weatherproof pillows.By Dena Cassella |
![]() | Decking: Decked OutStep out in style with these great decking ideas.By Sabra Morris |
![]() | Pool Technology: Something New, Something BlueA guide to today's top pool and spa innovations.By Dena Cassella |
![]() | Container Gardening: From Garden to TableA little sunshine and the right containers are all you need to grow a delicious garden.By Dena Cassella |
![]() | 18 Easy Outdoor UpgradesWhether you have an expansive yard or a tiny lanai, you can upgrade your space in record time.By Joanne Romero |
Hawaii Landscape: The Art of BalanceA landscaper turns an ordinary backyard setting into a tranquil Japanese garden.By Lance Tominaga | |
![]() | Hawaii Landscape: Marvel by the MarinaA small backyard is transformed into a fully functional and environmentally conscious living space.By Lance Tominaga |
Hawaii Landscape: StaycationA Kailua family enjoys the good life with a new, resort-themed pool area.By Lance Tominaga | |
Hawaii Gardens: Little WondersWhether you have a yard, a lanai or just a corner in your home, these compact plants pack a powerful punch.By Joanne Romero | |
Change for the BetterSurface makeovers can alter the look of almost any indoor or outdoor space. The proof is in these dramatic transformations.By Sabra Morris | |
![]() | Hawaii Landscape: Outdoor OverhaulGiven free rein, an island landscaper uses his creative talents to transform a Kailua yard.By Lance Tominaga |
![]() | Tropical Landscape: Beachfront MakeoverA crowded Kailua landscape is transformed into a tropical paradise.By Lance Tominaga |
![]() | Hang TimeEquip yourself with tools for hassle-free plant hanging.By Joanne Romero, Items from City Mill |
![]() | 6 Common Landscape Problems, SolvedExplanations and solutions for some of your yard’s peskiest issuesBy Joanne Romero, Featured Landscaper: Kevin Mulkern of Mulkern Landscaping |
![]() | How To Plant a Container GardenEditor Sabra Morris takes you through the steps. |
![]() | Container Gardening: One-Pot WonderCreate a beautiful arrangement that adds flavor to your outdoor space.By Sabra Morris |
![]() | Outdoor Living: Backyard BlissSteve's Gardening Service designs a dreamy outdoor oasis.By Lance Tominaga |
![]() | Tropical Landscape: Backyard Botanical GardenHokuahi Lawns enhances a Hawaii Kai landscape to look like a private park.By Jenny de Jesus |
![]() | Lighting Your Landscape: 5 PointsConsider these five thoughts when lighting your outdoor area.By Tiare Noelani Cowan, Allied ASID, of Archipelago Hawaii, Refined Island Designs |
![]() | Bug-Repelling Candles: Night LIghtsEntertaining this weekend? Citronella candles provide light and keep bugs at bay.By Jenny de Jesus |
![]() | Outdoor Lighting: See the LightFrom lanterns and accents to path lights and wall lights, light up the night with these brilliant luminaries.By Joanne Romero |
![]() | Container Gardening: 4 Mini-Garden IdeasWant to start a garden but don't have the space? Think small.By Sabra Morris |
![]() | Decks: All Eyes on DeckWhat you need to know about two of today's most popular decking optionsBy Jenny de Jesus |
![]() | Quick-Change ArtistryReliable Landscaping transforms a Kahala yard in just 10 days.By Joanne Romero |
![]() | A Cut AboveAn Aina Haina landscape full of renewable, reusable foliageBy Lance Tominaga |
![]() | Well ContainedEverything you need to maintain your container gardenBy Jenny de Jesus |
![]() | In His Own BackyardA landscape designer thoughtfully creates an oasis for everyone in his family to enjoy.By Jenny de Jesus |
![]() | Making a SplashCrane & Sekimizu swap a little, leaking waterfall for a large, low-maintenance pond.By Jenny de Jesus |
![]() | Contain YourselfGreat containers make an exquisite garden possible, whatever the size.By Joanne Romero |
![]() | Swell DesignThis North Shore landscape proves ocean air and high winds are nothing to get salty about.By Sabra Morris |
![]() | Better Your Backyard16 expert solutions to common pool, deck & spa challenges.By Joanne Romero |
![]() | Take It OutsideCreate an inviting outdoor oasis.By Jenny de Jesus |
![]() | Out of the WildHokuahi Lawns clears an overgrown yard.By Lance Tominaga |
![]() | The Outdoor KitchenBy Tiare Noelani Cowan, CKD, Allied ASID |
Beauty and the BudgetEnhance your landscape with fewer dollars and more sense.By Lance Tominaga | |
Starting from ScratchA veteran landscaper turns a blank canvas into a resplendent work of art.By Lance Tominaga | |
Yard TendersThe right tools take the work out of yard work.By City Mill | |
Rock SolidA veteran landscaper uses moss rock to transform a plain planter area into a tropical work of art.By Lance Tominaga | |
![]() | Design-By-NumberMake over a small lanai for $2,500 or less.By Lance Tominaga |
![]() | WonderWallA Maunawili backyard is home to a unique first in Hawaii.By Lance Tominaga |
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