Gardens

WORKING MAGIC Cutting-edge design shapes Onset Financial’s new corporate campus in St. George That over there is a building that’s pushing the architectural envelope in St. George. Earlier this year, the new Red Rock Division for Onset Financial, a powerhouse in equipment leasing and financing, made its grand debut—and it’s not...

Want to extend the look and life of your outdoor spaces deep into autumn? Simply swap out your summer’s bright colors and feather-light textiles with the latest crop of texture-rich, earthy-hued performance fabrics perfect for your patio, porch and decks.    Featured fabrics: Sabbia in Copperhead, Mojave in Sandbar, Oase...

In Saint George, a backdrop of volcanic lava fields and red rock formations inspire the design and details of a family's desert retreat "That view of Red Mountain and  Scout Cave is the backdrop for everything here. It automatically serves as the art of the home,” says designer Julia...

An autumn gardening checklist that will set you up for success this season—and beyond. Fall to-do tips provided by USU Extension. For more, check out their Gardener’s Almanac Monthly Gardening Checklist   ADD  It’s time to say goodbye to your summer annuals, but your gardens and pots don’t have to retire just...

For more than two decades, Emily Brooks Wayment has been crafting lush landscapes for clients throughout Utah and beyond with a focus on formal, classic design. Below, browse some of her faves for formal gardens For Structure: Boxwood Boxwood is perfect for hedges. Nothing brings a sense of formality like these dense,...

In Salt Lake City, a team of pros transforms a cramped 1942 cottage into an oasis of open spaces, lush gardens and fresh, contemporary style. Take a look at the details of the garden's luxe lift. Photos by Lindsay Salazar, Styled by Noelle Wright. Daring black paint, new windows and...

Whether you’re soaking in the sun or sitting in the shade, rounded forms and curved lines can ease the hard-edged style of any outdoor space. 1. Westerly 42-inch Outdoor Chandelier by Palecek, $2,156, Gatehouse, gatehousestyle.com 2. 48-inch Cazo Copper Fire Pit with Wide Ledge, $5,899, Outdoor Living, St. George, stgeorgeoutdoorliving.com  3....

Whether used in bold strokes or dainty doses, sunny yellows delight all spaces, indoors and out. Above: Double Decker Umbrellas, price upon request, Santa Barbara Designs, santabarbaradesigns.com   24-Inch Fermob bistro table in Honey, $279, The Garden Store, @thegardenstoresaltlake   Biarritz woven striped beach towel, $29, West Elm, SLC, westelm.com   Hot...

Garden designer Emily Brooks Wayment welcomes us into a few of her formal gardens and shares the insights and inspiration that ignited these swoon-worthy creations  For more than two decades, Emily Brooks Wayment has been crafting lush landscapes for clients throughout Utah and beyond with a focus on formal, classic...

Summer’s here, and it’s time to gather those garden blooms. Keep them looking fresh for days with these simple tips on how to preserve cut flowers. 1. Snip Trim green and woody stems at a 45-degree angle to create the largest possible surface for water intake. If feasible, submerge the stem...