It may seem curious that viewing a sparse landscape of rock and gravel can be an antidote to the day's chaos. But a Zen garden, a minimalist composition of carefully placed stones, is calming — if you ...

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When Paul Jackson’s son graduated from high school, he received an unconventional but welcome gift: six yards of pea gravel. “He wanted a Zen rock garden,” Jackson said. “He pointed out the place in ...

Desert living doesn’t come chicer than this Arizona home, a rebuilt Mid-Century Modern property with walls of glass, mountain views and a zero-edge pool. The desert home was rebuilt over the past two ...

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There’s plenty of calming products out there that are perfect for your home — weighted blankets and light therapy alarm clocks among them. But what about when you are stressed out during your 9-to-5?

CORVALLIS, Ore. - When Paul Jackson's son graduated from high school, he received an unconventional but welcome gift - six yards of pea gravel. "He wanted a Zen rock garden," Jackson said. "He pointed ...

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Sideyards are among the most neglected spaces in the modern residential landscape. Because the bedrooms usually open onto the sideyard with windows or sliders, they don't get the big design ideas used ...

Want a luxe yard without the price tag? For a designer look, add Japanese-style features, rustic touches, and even a focal ...

Mark Kane, the garden editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, was here last month, trying to tell us the truth about Japanese gardening. His lecture at the Mechanics' Institute Library, sponsored ...

As the saying goes, “everyone’s first Malibu home is on the beach.” If you can afford it. But when the Pacific Coast Highway traffic and beach crowds wear you down, it’s time to retreat into the hills ...