The next generation of geraniums

A new geranium variety for next year.

Today, the geranium is still disdained by horticulturel mavens, and yet some 150 million plants are sold each year to folks who rely on that splash of scarlet (or pink, white or salmon) to decorate their summer yards, patios and hanging baskets. Can so many people be so wrong?

Adrian Higgins

The geranium, revived

The geranium, revived

The classic type stands up well to the heat of a Washington summer, and the blooms appear all season long to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Jura Koncius

Paul McCartney nabs a rare Paul McCobb in Georgetown

Paul McCartney nabs a rare Paul McCobb in Georgetown

Seller won’t reveal what McCartney’s company paid, says good McCobbs usually go for $3,000 to $10,000.

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Update a tired foyer

Fun and functional furniture and accessories for a welcoming entry.

The 18th century, revisited

Would you use a paint color that dates back 250 years?

Restoration Hardware hits home

Mailboxes are stuffed with the latest catalogue offerings from RH.

Potting a herb garden 101

U.S. Botanic Garden Horticulturist Adam Pyle explains the benefits of potted herbs and demonstrates how to pot dry and moist herb gardens.

A laundry room makeover

Clever organization can make cleaning clothes a little less chore-like.

Destination Design: Shopping in Old Town Alexandria.

Good things for the home, both old and new

LEEDing design

Three local homes incorporate green principles

More home and garden

House Calls: A bedroom to escape and unwind

House Calls: A bedroom to escape and unwind

After two years in his Silver Spring condo, Quanti Davis is ready to decorate the master bedroom.

Fixing a blind spot

Fixing a blind spot

Just as a smart black dress can make you look more svelte, Elizabeth Mayhew writes, there are optical illusions at play in the world of windows.

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There’s gold in them thar potato hills

There’s gold in them thar potato hills

Keep watering those potatoes and they’ll reward you with a nutritious and surprisingly sustainable crop.

How to repair a moth-eaten textile

How to repair a moth-eaten textile

A reader wants to preserve what she can and cut away the rest.

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The geranium, revived

The geranium, revived

The classic type stands up well to the heat of a Washington summer, and the blooms appear all season long to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

HomeGoods heads to Georgetown

HomeGoods heads to Georgetown

The store is bringing its supermarket-style, discount home design shopping to the District neighborhood this fall.

House Calls: Social space for two or more

House Calls: Social space for two or more

A D.C. couple wants to rearrange and revamp the living room to make more room to entertain guests.

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Planting has never been oozier

Planting has never been oozier

The intrepid gardener puts seedlings in the muddy ground.

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The allure of the giant Victoria water lily

The allure of the giant Victoria water lily

Longwood Gardens’ Victoria water lilies grow multiple pads that are six feet or more across.

June home improvement checklist

June home improvement checklist

Clean out the garage, then pump up those bike tires and go for a ride.

Help your foyer make a grand entrance

Help your foyer make a grand entrance

An entrance can set the tone for the rest of your home. Things like lighting, furniture and function all key to making the most of your foyer. Designers Raji Radhakrishnan and Regan Billingsley offer tips and suggest pieces for your entryway.

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Update a tired foyer

Update a tired foyer

Fun and functional furniture and accessories for a welcoming entry.

Benjamin Moore’s historical Williamsburg Color Collection

Benjamin Moore’s historical Williamsburg Color Collection

Examination of old paint samples and architectural fragments uncovered more vibrant Colonial palette.

House Calls: Warming up the kitchen

House Calls: Warming up the kitchen

A Frederick couple want to turn their kitchen, the largest room in the house, into an entertainment space.

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The short, sweet lives of peas

The short, sweet lives of peas

Pea growers have a small window of time in which to harvest their crop.

How to restore Bertoia chairs

How to restore Bertoia chairs

The 1950s classics are covered in Rilsan, not vinyl.

Get organized 10 minutes at a time

Get organized 10 minutes at a time

Use these tips and spend just 10, 30 or 60 minutes getting your house in order. You will feel satisfied that you have accomplished something and less overwhelmed by the prospect of needing to organize everything at once.

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Restoration Hardware hits home

Restoration Hardware hits home

Mailboxes are stuffed with the latest catalogue offerings from RH.

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Summer survival kit

Summer survival kit

A go-to list of products you’ll want in an emergency.

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The little garden of dreams

The little garden of dreams

What would you plant if you had only so much space?