Replant entry pots with winter-hardy specimens, such as dwarf evergreens or boxwood (shown here), and ring the base with English ivy and a few faux berries for a festive shot of color. To give plants the best chance of surviving the winter, pot them in a container at least 4 inches taller and wider....

We asked three sustainable design experts in Canada on how you can minimize your environmental footprint at home. Time to go green!

Are you that kind of person who can’t help but examine the decor through the window of a house that has left its curtains open with the lights wide open when it’s dark? We all have a little bit of voyeurism in us, and for interior design enthusiasts, the evening is an ideal time for a walk.

There's something to be said for the ethereal beauty and purity of white flowers. They provide contrast to the rich jewel tones of a garden, offer a backdrop for the varying shades of green, and add a subtle glow on a moonlit night.

It's the ideal time for planting! Getting bare-root woody plants into the ground now means they'll be established before hot, dry winds arrive. Prepare a new vegetable garden area by loosening soil 8 to 12 inches deep with a digging fork or rototiller. Add compost to existing vegetable beds.