This week on Gardenista we’re looking toward spring with these glimpses of green.

Above: This week’s deck inspiration: This serene indoor/outdoor lounge in California’s Santa Lucia Preserve, complete with daybed. See Landscape Architect Visit: The California Life, Outdoor Living Room Included.

Above: A sturdy steel plant pot is one of our favorite Ikea staples for the indoor gardener. For more of our picks, see Editors’ Picks: 10 Ikea Favorites for Indoor Gardens.

Above: Frost-covered but lush: We visited Piet Oudolf’s meadow garden in Somerset on a cold winter day; see this week’s Designer Visit.
Above: An ultra-durable mailbox is crucial to withstand the harsh winter months. For more, see 10 Easy Pieces: Indestructible Mailboxes.

Above: An elegant entry to any home: a ribbon driveway. Read more in this week’s Hardscaping 101.
See more of our favorites this week on Gardenista:

9 Tips for a Colorful Winter Garden
10 Easy Pieces: Classic Doorbell Buttons
Hardscaping 101: Built-In Barbecues

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