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Spring is here, which means many green-thumbed Chicagoans are dreaming of the gardening season ahead. Rest assured that no matter how big or small your outdoor space may be, you have room to grow some beautiful plants. 

Container gardening is a great option for smaller spaces. Anyone with a deck, patio, balcony or stoop can easily grow a thriving container garden in Chicago or try thei...

There's nothing quite like summer in Chicagoland. Full of long, sunny days and warm, comfortable nights, the summer season is the perfect time to head out and make the most of your home's outdoor living spaces. This year, that might even include finding a new way to enjoy your patio, rooftop, or backyard — like, say, setting up an outdoor bar. Online searches for outdoor kitchen and bar ideas have been surging in 2020 and 2021, as people look for fresh ways to enjoy the fresh air at home — and design experts predict that these functional outdoor spaces are only going to grow more popular in the years to come.  An outdoor bar is a great place to welcome guests, or simply catch the big game on Sunday afternoon with your favorite cocktail and a snack in hand. There are also all sorts of ways to create an outdoor bar and dining area for every style and budget, from easy and practical DIY set-ups to luxurious construction projects.  Interested in making an open-air bar part of your home's outdoor oasis? Whether you're looking for a spot for a casual weeknight in the great outdoors or a space meant for al fresco entertaining, here are six go-to ideas for setting up the perfect outdoor bar area:

Summer is returning to Chicagoland, and people across the area are getting ready for a season spent eating, relaxing, and entertaining outdoors. Whether you're putting down roots in a new home or getting your property ready to show to eager buyers, have you thought about how you can make the most of your outdoor living spaces?  Outdoor living and design trends are a red-hot topic of conversation this season. After the events of 2020, many buyers say that more outdoor space is extremely high on their wishlist for their next home. The past year also saw an undeniable surge of interest in gardening, al fresco dining, and open air workouts — all practices that seem poised to remain popular, well after the pandemic has become a memory.  As more homeowners and buyers gain a renewed appreciation for outdoor life, our outdoor living spaces will have to evolve to keep up. Here are five of the outdoor design and decor trends that experts are watching for 2021 and beyond: 

With more time at home in 2020, people here in Chicagoland and across the country got busy working on their lawns and gardens. With the rise in gardening has come a renewed interest in sustainable gardening practices — which can provide you with the lush, invigorating, and relaxing outdoor oasis of your dreams, while minimizing any negative impacts on the environment.  Sustainable and eco-friendly gardening can mean adopting any number of practices, from avoiding chemicals that contribute to pollution, to opting for manual lawnmowers rather than gas-powered models. Broadly speaking, sustainable gardening really means adopting a mindful mindset and choosing methods, materials, and resources that can lessen your impact — and even benefit the local ecosystem. Feeling inspired to create a garden that gives back to the amazing natural world we call home? Here are seven simple sustainable gardening ideas to try out in your Chicagoland home this summer:
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