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. ...
Garden Privacy Ideas that Incorporate Landscaping and Hardscaping
Check out these garden privacy ideas that include landscaping and hardscaping for creating a beautiful and private oasis in your yard. ...
5 Best Raised Bed Garden Layouts—and How to Choose the Right One for Your Space
Designers share their favorite raised bed garden layouts for all kinds of spaces and gardeners. ...
How to Properly Use a Leaf Blower
Learn about the different kinds of leaf blowers, and how to use them correctly and safely. ...
7 Best Plants for Slopes That Will Look Beautiful While Preventing Erosion
These tough plants for slopes will fill an inclined landscape with colorful flowers and lush foliage. ...
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. ...
5 Smart Solutions for Dealing with Poor Drainage in Your Yard
Find out how to improve drainage in soil so that you can grow your garden plants. Or, if you can't, learn how to fix the soil that doesn't drain so that you can still enjoy colorful flowers. ...
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. ...
How to Plant a Water Lily in a Container to Brighten Up Your Pond
This aquatic plant looks beautiful in water gardens large and small. Plant waterlilies in a container by following these easy step-by-step instructions. ...
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. ...
Front Yard Mailbox Garden Ideas That Will Make You Smile
Add curb appeal to your front yard by planting a garden around your mailbox. Here are some mailbox planter ideas to get you started. ...
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. ...
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. ...
11 Budget-Friendly Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
These helpful front yard landscaping ideas will boost your curb appeal without emptying your wallet. ...
How to Build a Broken Brick Patio
With simple tools and no masonry experience, you can turn a pile of old broken bricks into a handsome patio or garden path. ...
25 Refreshing Water Feature Ideas for Your Landscape
These fountains, ponds, and pools offer inspiration to match any style, ranging from naturalistic to modern. ...
Meadowscaping Is a Trendy Lawn Alternative—Here's How to Try It in Your Yard
Make your yard more sustainable by meadowscaping some or all of your lawn. These expert tips will help you get started. ...
How to Use a Weed Whacker to Fly Through Your Landscaping Chores
This guide will help you use a weed whacker efficiently and safely to accomplish weed removal, edging, trimming, and other landscaping tasks ...
How to Plant and Grow Lotus
This water garden beauty thrives in different landscape settings—here’s what you need to know when selecting a lotus for your needs. ...
How to Plant and Grow Papyrus
Find essential tips on growing papyrus, an easy-care water plant that can remain outdoors year-round in a warm climate. ...
