How to Make a Hummingbird Haven
Get out your binoculars and get ready to watch some wildlife. Plant an appealing container garden that rewards hummingbirds and other pollinators with a sweet nectar feast.
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Garden Design
25 Easy DIY Garden Projects to Make Your Life Greener
We've assembled some of our favorite DIY projects, ranging from a succulent wreath to a pallet potting bench.
Actress Julie Newmar's Gorgeous Garden Boasts More Than 80 Rose Varieties
As the iconic Julie Newmar of Catwoman fame nears her 90th birthday, it seems her flower-filled garden might be her most fulfilling life’s work.
18 Essential Elements of Authentic Japanese Garden Design
These Japanese garden designs are relaxing and serene. Try our Japanese garden ideas for a peaceful ambiance in your backyard.
How to Keep Bees Away from Hummingbird Feeders
These expert-recommended tips explain how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders so you can enjoy the beautiful birds without the buzzing pests.
How to Make a Topiary for Your Garden
Topiaries give a garden a classic look, and show off meticulous pruning skill. Take a colorful coleus to new heights with a simple trimming and staking technique to make this DIY topiary.
Garden Lines, Textures, Colors and Other Elements of Landscape Design
For the most beautiful landscaping, it's important to understand garden lines, textures, colors, light, scale, pattern, and other elements of design.
The Living Wall Is the Natural Next Step for Decorating with Plants
Bring nature indoors in a large-scale way with this green trend. Living walls are walls covered in plants, and there are several different ways to try one in your space.
Birds Will Flock to Your Garden When You Plant Grasses for Wildlife
Ornamental grasses for wildlife that bring birds to your garden are those that offer both food and shelter. Make your yard a bird favorite with these.
21 Easy Ideas to Beautify Your Yard
Get great garden design tips from renowned Canadian designer Brian Minter.
How to Start a Beehive in Your Backyard in 5 Simple Steps
Assemble your own beehive in one—hopefully warm and sunny—day using materials from a Langstroth-style starter kit.
How to Make a DIY Rain Barrel from a Garbage Can in 5 Easy Steps
Transform an outdoor garbage can into a DIY rain barrel with these easy step-by-step instructions.
How to Stop Birds from Flying into Windows
Window strikes are common and deadly for wild birds, especially in mating and migrating seasons. Here's how to stop birds from flying into windows.
How to Attract Cardinals So You Can Enjoy Their Beauty in Your Yard
If you enjoy birds, you'll want to know how to attract cardinals to your yard in summer and winter for their bright red color and lovely melodies.
What is a Sensory Garden? Plus 3 Expert Tips on How to Create One
Plant a garden that engages your five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste). This explains what a sensory garden is and provides tips for creating your own.
13 DIY Garden Accents That Add Personality to Your Plantings
A garden accent, especially one you DIY, adds charm to your outdoor space. Try one of our easy projects to spruce up your yard for minimal expense.
These 19 Chocolate Plants Look or Smell Like Your Favorite Flavor
Create a chocolate plant garden with greenery that has cocoa-scented blooms or dark reddish-brown flowers or foliage.
Why an English Cottage Garden Might Be the Secret to Better Curb Appeal
The flowering English cottage garden might be the trending landscaping option your yard has been missing. Read expert takes on the English cottage garden trend.
Master the Art of Garden Colors
Create a bold, dramatic landscape with these tips for designing with colorful flowers and foliage.
24 Pink Flowers to Add Dainty or Bold Beauty to Your Garden
Make a statement with our favorite pink flowers in every hue from the palest blush to the brightest magenta.