Landscaping

For as long as we can remember, gardens and potted plants have always been formed into horizontal shapes and angles. Much to our delight, some creative peeps out there have thought outside the pot and presented the world with this brilliant, one-of-a-kind idea: Vertical gardens ! The process of building …

Choosing the proper plants for sloped yards may be challenging, but thanks to the existence of slope-thriving plants, you can easily overcome such issues! Not all yards are perfectly even; the presence of trenches and hills is a considerable challenge for beautifying programs. The problem with sloped yards is gradual …

Conquer slopes and create a beautiful yard with landscape walls . Landscape walls are a gardener's way to fight gravity: They're typically used to hold back part of a yard that would otherwise fall down

" restorative garden " In challenging times gardening can be a powerful therapeutic tool. It’s well known that the process of gardening – digging, weeding, planting seeds and staying connected with nature – is good for your overall health and wellbeing.

I would like to redo the landscape in my yard and need help establishing a budget. What percentage of my home's value should be put into landscaping ?

" Scandinavian design " How to create an attractive and peaceful Scandi-styled garden, patio or balcony retreat for a soothing break from the indoors.

" Garden pond " A pond or a water feature creates an attractive and therapeutic focal point which can also be beneficial to wildlife.

" Dry Creek " This dry stream bed looks so natural, you'd think it had always been part of the landscape. Watch drainage woes disappear when you make this water-diverting, eye-catching feature in your yard.

You make sure that all your indoor drains are clear, clean, and working properly. So why wouldn’t you give the same amount of thought to outdoor drainage? It’s easy to forget that your yard doesn’t take..

" Dress Up Trees " Shade trees are one of the best investments you can make in your landscape. Enhance their beauty and help them stay healthy with these simple tips for making the most of the space around them.

" Outdoor Fire Pit " A fire pit can easily be one of the most convenient and fun additions to your house. On top of adding a decorative touch to any space, it serves a wide array of practical purposes. Whether you want to host a summer outdoor cookout or just have a drink with friends around it, a simple fire pit can become the centerpiece of your backyard.

Enjoy a crackling wood fire in your own backyard. Learn how to build a DIY fire pit. Build a fire pit for not much more than the cost of a flimsy store-bought fire ring. With tips from a veteran bricklayer..

Color of the Year : You can add Classic Blue to more than just an accent wall in your home. Here's a few ideas for using it in the landscape, too.