Michael Howard

The Buzz About Bees and Butterflies Ah, the sweet hum of bees and the graceful flutter of butterflies – the […]

The Slippery Slope of Landscaping Ah, the joys of living on a hillside – the sweeping vistas, the invigorating hikes,

Kicking Up a Storm: The Art of Building Sturdy Flagstone Stairs As I learned from the U.S. Forest Service’s Trail

The Harsh Truth About “Chemical-Free” Claims Whenever someone asks me about the best “chemical-free” cosmetics brands, I heave a big

Uncluttered Oasis: Embracing the Beauty of Minimalist Landscaping As a self-proclaimed lover of all things clean and orderly, the idea

Taming the Wilderness: How Outdoor Design Conquered My Backyard As a city-dweller, I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the

The Camel Cousins of the Plant World Our succulent expert and dear friend Sara once told me that succulents are

Transforming Your Outdoor Oasis with Thoughtful Design As a landscape designer, I’ve had the privilege of creating countless outdoor spaces

The Joy of Growing Your Own Culinary Companions Imagine stepping out your kitchen window, snipping a few fragrant leaves, and

Transforming Boring Backdrops into Lush Oases As a self-proclaimed “plant enthusiast” (read: obsessed), I’m always on the lookout for new