Lush Tropical Landscaping Ideas for Any Climate
A lush, tropical-looking yard comes from big leaves, dense layers of planting, a few bold flowers, and the sound of water. If you live somewhere frost-free, you can grow the … Read More
Design Ideas
Landscape Lighting Design: A Practical Guide
Good landscape lighting lights a few things well instead of everything at once: the paths and steps people walk on, the door, and two or three features worth seeing at … Read More
10 Winter Landscaping Tips: How to Prepare Your Yard for Winter
Winter landscaping is mostly done in fall. Watering, mulching, and putting the hoses away all have to happen before the ground freezes. After that, winter is about structure and color: … Read More
How to Build a Stone Ring Fire Pit in Your Backyard
A stone ring fire pit is one of the easiest backyard projects you can build in a weekend. You dig a shallow circle, lay a gravel base, and stack retaining … Read More
Easy Front Yard Landscaping With Low-Maintenance Plants
An easy front yard comes from a few decisions made up front: less lawn, fewer but larger planting beds, plants that fit their space at full size, a thick layer … Read More
10 Budget-Friendly Desert Landscaping Ideas
The cheapest desert yard is one built from what the desert already does well: gravel instead of grass, native plants bought small, and water delivered only where it’s needed. Most … Read More
Water-Saving Garden Design for Dry Climates
A water-saving garden in a dry climate rests on a few habits: group plants by how much water they need, keep lawn to the areas you actually use, choose plants … Read More
Formal vs. Informal Landscapes: How to Choose a Garden Style
The difference between formal and informal landscapes comes down to geometry. A formal garden uses symmetry, straight lines, and plants clipped into shapes, usually arranged along a central axis. An … Read More
Small Garden Design: Big Ideas for Tiny Spaces
Designing a small garden comes down to a few decisions made in the right order. Work out where the sun falls and what the space is for, then pick a … Read More
Backyard Hot Tub Ideas: How to Plan a Relaxing Hot Tub Area
A relaxing hot tub area comes down to four things: a level base strong enough for the weight, a spot that’s private but close to the back door, a little … Read More
Holiday Yard Decorating: Ideas and Safety Tips
A holiday yard looks best when it’s planned around a few focal points instead of covered edge to edge: the front door, one or two trees, and the porch or … Read More