The Yellow Barn Farm
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Home & Garden
A guide to landscape stones for outdoor areas
Red sandstone inserts adorn this concrete paver walkway that winds past granite boulders A Stone’s Throw to a Beautiful Yard By Kate Jonuska While plants demand the bulk of our attention and maintenance in a landscape, stunning yards and gardens are often created from stronger stuff—namely, rocks, stones and pavers. Stones can retain and […]
Old World Modern in a Foothills Forest
European romance graces this custom home that was built to capture wild views By Lisa Truesdale Photos by AliveStudios.com One hot summer afternoon, the owner of a home high above Boulder returned from a vacation to hear curious, unfamiliar noises coming from inside. “I thought it was an intruder,” says the homeowner, who asked that […]
Organic Solutions for Pest Peeves
Organic solutions are available to help you manage garden invaders. Here are a few organic pesticides other options to keep pests at bay.
Feature Garden: A Star-Powered Garden
This Longmont yard is big on pollinators and flower dances
Meet Artist Brooke Connor
Boulder artist Brooke Connor worked as an environmental chemist for 28 years before leaning into the art world.
Bright & Timeless Kitchen Remodel
This remodeled kitchen was designed to look like it had always been there
Fabulous Fire Pits
If you’re thinking of adding a fire pit to your landscape, here are some designs by local companies to fan the flames of your imagination.
Bold & Brilliant Paint Effects
Warm weather is painting weather, so throw open the windows and find inspiration in these creative painting techniques
Edible Flower Power
Edible flowers are not only pretty, they’re pretty enough to eat. Check out our tips for adorning your food with gorgeous flowers.
Decor to Welcome Guests Back to Your Home
As we start to socialize again, here are a few decorative touches to help you warmly receive guests
Tips and tricks to create stunning family photo galleries
Family is what turns a generic house into home sweet home, which explains why decorating walls with family photos has been wildly popular for generations.
Ten plants to grow (or forage) for topical first aid treatments
Mother Nature offers a host of natural remedies to treat cuts, burns, sprains and more.
Modern Patio Furniture
From lighting and seating to tables and bar carts, these patio furniture choices are cheery additions to the great outdoors. By Jennifer Rhode One of the best aspects of living in Colorado is the beautiful, sunny weather that allows us to be outside much of the year. Never have we appreciated this more […]
Hail Is a Helluva Thing
Hail can wreak havoc on a home, so follow these tips to keep your property safe.
Advice for Aging in Place
Thoughtful remodeling can facilitate aging in place and make it possible for more people to enjoy their golden years at home.
Companion Planting
Arranging your garden with companion planting in mind can help deter detrimental bugs, help to balance soil nutrients, provide shade for easily sun-scorched plants and much more.
Meet Artist Anne Gifford
Boulder artist Anne Gifford is perhaps best known for the eight BOLDERBoulder 10K posters she’s created for the race over the past 30 years.
Ground Contenders: Great Grass Alternatives
Maintaining a grass lawn takes a lot of water. Step outside the box and consider these drought-tolerant ground covers that make great grass alternatives.
Feature Home: From Groovy to Grand
This welcoming home works well for both people and wildlife By Lisa Truesdale Photos by Autumn Brooke Grinath and Dave Smith It’s not often that a flock of wild turkeys trots across your backyard. But for Garrett and Roxanne,* it’s just another day at home. Living on the water’s edge at Lake of the […]
Throw a Kokedama Houseplant Party
Gather some friends and wrap your favorite plants up in moss and string to create these whimsical kokedama spheres.
