Author: Rory Rhodes

Mulch Matters | Protect and Prepare for the Next Growing Season

This is the time of year when I’m grateful to have a fresh layer of mulch in my garden beds. Not...

n every home there are bound to be certain design and decorating challenges. Who hasn’t tried rearranging...

In recent years, Roanoke has been getting some attention for their burgeoning beer scene. But it’s...

The second annual educational design series, “Design on Stage,” will be held at The Academy Center...

It’s hard to find a home without hardscape. Whether it’s a driveway, walkway, front porch, an entry...

Last winter, I began hearing a lot about the Danish concept of “hygge.” It has no exact English translation,...

If you’ve ever seen a beautifully-shaped tree growing flat against a wall, you’re looking at the...

The classic cafe chair, with its distinctive bentwood frame and “hairpin” backrest, has been a fixture...

One of the best things you can do when putting your home on the market is to update the paint. Over...

When the first frost hits and there’s a sustained chill in the air, those festive fall ornamentals...