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The 12,000-square-foot home of Vinny and Samantha Castilla is both elegant and homey, reflecting the tastes of five people for whom faith, family and baseball are life's big themes.

Confine your passion

Every gardener wants container plants so full and lush that neighbors will gape at the colorful display. Such displays are possible at home. Includes how-to instructions.

Faux bois for real

Faux bois is something of a lost art. It's also everywhere. You name it, someone has slapped a wood-grain pattern on it.

Garden of the Week, May 16

A lush garden in Lakewood is water smart and uses ornamental grasses, lavender, wild roses and other plants to create wavges of seasonlong color.

GARDEN: Leave seeds abroad

Follow the rules when bringing plant species into the country; they may harbor a problem.

GARDEN BRIEFS: May 16

Gardening briefs, ideas and products: There are several ways to buy wildflower seeds; globe amaranth is among the brightest of annuals; the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator is a back- and labor-saving device; The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book is a good buy.

Celebrate the season by going shopping

With last week's wintry weather, it seems the season of renewal will be a short one this year. What better way to seize spring than with one last shopping spree?

GARDEN Q&A: Hybrid pluot, aprium fruit would be sparse

Question: In a garden catalog I saw a fruit tree called a pluot. Will this tree do well in the metro area?

HOME STYLE: It's the simple gifts in life

Keep house-warming gifts on hand so you don't miss an opportunity to welcome a new neighbor.

Sectioning space makes sense

Carl and Tony decided to renovate their small home instead of moving to a bigger place, but they needed a major overhaul.

SALE RACK: Holiday sales to start earlier

Memorial Day sales offer a chance for last-minute Mother's Day shopping, too.

Ascending to melon heaven is easy

Growing melons is easy, and with the right variety, you won't have to devote half the yard to housing them.

The fruits of a home garden

A home garden helps you save money on veggies and eat organically, and it's easier than you might think.

Garden q & a, May 9

Question: Is it too late to start a vegetable garden this season?

Garden of the week, May 9

Laura and Ken Breitenbach's Littleton garden showcases a spectacular cascading-water feature, a forest of native trees and a deluxe outdoor kitchen.

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