Tulips are the floral harbingers of spring, providing brilliant bursts of colour in otherwise drab surroundings. But a few varieties offer another kind of bouquet, too: They're fragrant.
Homes in the northern U.S. are treated to a measure of effortless outdoor decorating for fall: Nature does most of the work by turning the trees a vivid palette of reds, oranges and golds. Add a pumpkin or two on the doorstep and the look is complete.