Sunny Landscape Ideas
The long, bright days of summer bring out the best in flower gardens. Try these ideas in yours to be the envy of the neighborhood.
Landscaping
How to Plant and Grow Pickerel Weed
Accent quiet ponds and wetlands with low-maintenance and easy-to-grow pickerel weed—a stunning summer-to-fall bloomer.
12 Balcony and Rooftop Garden Ideas for Creating a Serene Space
Create your own balcony landscape and take inspiration from these peaceful balcony and rooftop garden ideas. We've also got tips for landscaping on the terrace.
Everything You Need to Know About Landscape Edging
Landscape edging supplies a crisp edge between different areas of your yard. Use this guide to select the best edging for your garden design.
15 of the Best Water Garden Plants to Grow
These pretty water garden plants thrive in or beside ponds. Most of these water-loving plants produce colorful flowers or interesting foliage.
Sustainable Landscaping Ideas to Make Your Yard Eco-Friendly
These green landscaping ideas cover what to plant in your landscape, how to water it, and tips for reducing chemicals, pollution, and garden waste.
12 Chicken Coop Ideas for Your Backyard Hens
These chicken coop ideas will help keep your flock safely contained while serving as an attractive addition to your landscape.
How to Make a Simple Rain Garden to Solve Stormwater Problems
A backyard rain garden catches stormwater so it can seep into the soil instead of washing into drains and sewers. Follow our guide and make your own.
11 Ways to Create Low-Maintenance Landscaping Around Your Home
These low-maintenance landscaping tips will help you spend less time doing yardwork and more time enjoying your garden.
12 Backyard Waterfall Ideas to Transform Your Space
This guide to backyard waterfall ideas will help you decide if you want a private retreat, a place to entertain guests, a low-maintenance waterfall, or a pond with extensive plantings and fish. Here are some spectacular water garden ideas to help you get inspired to build a backyard waterfall.
18 Slope Garden Ideas for Planting on Hillsides or Other Uneven Ground
Find creative solutions for landscaping sloped areas of your yard. Get ideas for the best plants and hardscape elements to enhance a slope.
18 Backyard Landscaping Ideas to Upgrade Your Hangout Spots
Use plants, hardscaping, and other backyard landscape design elements such as water features, fencing, and arbors to create privacy and beauty.
What Flowers Grow Well Together? Try These 28 Pretty Combinations
Mix and match these flower combinations for a gorgeous garden. Their colors, textures, and bloom times offer something for everyone.
How to Build a Terra-Cotta Fountain
Constructed with a strawberry jar, azalea pot, and terra-cotta bowl, this fountain is ideal for a deck or patio. Just imagine yourself relaxing to the soothing sound of bubbling water on a hot summer day.
31 Budget Landscaping Tricks So Your Yard Looks Like a Million Bucks
Our budget-friendly landscaping tricks and tips will help you make your garden the most beautiful on the block without spending a small fortune.
10 Smart Money-Saving Strategies When Shopping for Plants
From purchasing seeds instead of full grown plants to shopping seasonally and at local sales, here are some of the best ways to reduce costs when buying plants. Purchasing plants from local farms and looking for plants that can be divided are some of the other ways experts suggest reducing your plant spending.
15 Simple and Effective Private Backyard Landscaping Ideas
Turn your garden or patio into a sanctuary with our effective and lovely private backyard landscaping ideas. You deserve a place of your own.
20 Concrete Patio Ideas for a Cozy Outdoor Retreat
Turn your outdoor space into everyone's new favorite hangout spot with these concrete patio ideas.
How to Use Landscape Fabric to Control Weeds
Master the basics of how and where to use landscape fabric the right way.
The Top Deck Colors for Summer 2024, According to Experts
Freshen up your outdoor space with these trending deck colors, from cool-toned paints to rich, warm stains.