Home & Real Estate

Somewhere That’s Green

How a Houston Gardener Became One of the Internet’s Most Calming Voices

Marcus Bridgewater—better known as Garden Marcus—uses plants, patience, and a little botanical wisdom to make the internet feel safer.

05/04/2026 By Jef Rouner

Home & Design

Houston Homeowners Are Turning Closets Into Luxury Dressing Rooms

Chandeliers, refrigerated drawers, Italian cabinetry, and space for cocktails—closets have become destinations in their own right.

04/30/2026 By Diane Cowen

Property Watch

An Investor Spent $800,000 Renovating This Houston Condo. Was It Worth It?

Italian cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances, and a closet that feels like a Tom Ford showroom.

04/17/2026 By Diane Cowen

Still Growing

How the Houston Botanic Garden Is Adapting to a Changing Climate

Five years in, Houston’s youngest botanic garden has experienced freezes, floods, drought, and heat. Here’s what its staff learned and how it’s not just surviving, but thriving.

03/27/2026 By Molly Glentzer

Property Watch

This $2.2M Houston Home Has a Front-Row Seat to the 18th Hole

Designed by Marion Spiers, this 7,162-square-foot Bay Oaks estate sits on a golf course and features a French garden, pool, and a three-tier media room.

03/26/2026 By Diane Cowen

The Dirt

How to Start Composting at Home (Without Overthinking It)

A beginner-friendly guide to composting and vermicomposting, including what to compost and how to make it work in Houston’s climate.

03/25/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Houston in Bloom

The Ultimate Houston Planting Guide

Local experts share reliable plants, planting seasons, and garden strategies that work in Houston’s heat, humidity, and diverse soils.

03/23/2026 By Molly Glentzer

Home & Design

8 Ways to Make Your Houston Home Work Harder for You

Interior designers share tips on reimagining underused rooms, upgrading closets, and making every corner count.

03/16/2026 By Diane Cowen

City Shift

Houston’s Hottest Neighborhoods Aren’t in Houston Anymore

Data reveals how affordability, housing supply, and climate risk are reshaping where Houstonians can afford to live.

03/16/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Spring in Houston

Where to Find Houston’s Most Beautiful Public Gardens

These seven public gardens highlight Houston’s biodiversity during the city’s most beautiful season.

03/04/2026 By Claire Sewell

Property Watch

For a Cool $1.6M, a Hurricane-Ready Galveston Beach Retreat

A 2,691-square-foot Pointe West property in Galveston pairs Gulf views, hurricane-ready construction, and resort-style amenities.

02/26/2026 By Diane Cowen

Healthy Home

A Tiki Island Waterfront Home Built for Health and Hurricane Resilience

Designed with wellness in mind, this dreamy waterfront home blends hurricane-ready architecture with health-conscious finishes.

02/17/2026 By Diane Cowen

Good Dogs, Great Design

Property Watch: Rescue Dogs Steal the Spotlight in This $5.7M Piney Point Home Listing

A Memorial Villages home pairs luxury living with animal advocacy, using rescue dogs to bring attention to both a listing and a local nonprofit.

01/28/2026 By Diane Cowen

Outdoor Living

Houston Backyards Are Getting a Rethink—and Function Is Leading the Way

Local landscape architects say climate stress, kids, and dogs are changing how outdoor spaces are designed—and why resilient, flexible gardens are winning out.

01/23/2026 By Diane Cowen