Landscaping
Creating the ultimate outdoor space has never been easier thanks to our tips and tricks for backyard landscaping. Get inspired to start—and complete!—your next garden project with the help of these great ideas.
This Is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed, According to Lawn Experts
6 Reasons Your Lawn Is Turning Brown–and How to Fix It
11 Garden Pests That Are Eating Your Plants—and How to Stop Them
14 Grass Alternatives That Thrive in Shady Yards
15 Fast-Growing Conifers for Creating Year-Round Privacy and Drama—Quickly
This Is the Best Time to Water Grass, According to Lawn Experts
Want More Birds In Your Yard? Grow These Plants and Trees
20 Hardscaping Ideas That Are as Beautiful as They Are Functional
How Long Should You Water Your Grass? Experts Weigh In
How to Attract Bats to Your Yard—and Why You Want To
Why Your Fruit Trees Aren't Bearing Fruit—and How to Fix It
How to Switch to a Clover Lawn—an Easy Grass Alternative With So Many Benefits
How to Plant Apple Seeds So They Grow Into Fruit-Bearing Trees
When to Stop Fertilizing Your Garden for the Year, According to Horticulturalists
How to Use Grass Clippings to Make Your Whole Garden Thrive
11 Fast-Growing Deciduous Trees That Will Transform Your Yard in No Time
Meet the Anti-Lawn Movement—a Landscaping Trend That Supports Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Grass
How to Attract More Fireflies to Your Yard—and the Many Reasons You'd Want To
10 Ways to Keep Weeds Out of the Garden, According to Experts
Microclover Is a Lush, Low-Maintenance Alternative to Grass—Here's How to Grow It
How to Attract Dragonflies to Your Yard—and Why You Would Want To
How—and When—to Aerate Your Lawn for Healthier Grass
6 Fast-Growing Grass Seeds That Will Quickly Fill the Bald Spots in Your Yard
9 Most Common Types of Grass—and How to Choose the Right Variety for Your Yard
14 Most Deer-Resistant Plants to Grow in Your Garden
10 Small Shrubs That Will Make a Big Statement in Your Yard
How to Use Epsom Salts for Healthier Plants and Flowers
10 Fastest-Growing Trees for Shade, Privacy, and Beauty
10 Types of Butterfly Bushes That Attract Pollinators and Bloom All Season
10 Disease-Resistant Plants and Flowers for a Hardier, Healthier Garden
8 Ways to Attract More Birds to Your Yard, According to Experts
How to Grow Ferns, an Easy, Low-Maintenance Plant That Thrives in Shade
9 Plants That Naturally Repel Ticks From Your Yard—and Look Great, Too
15 Low-Growing Perennials for a Beautiful Border Garden Year After Year
10 Low-Growing Annuals That Will Add a Carpet of Color to Your Garden
15 Koi Pond Ideas That Promise Pure Tranquility
Chaos Gardening Is About Embracing a Wild, Untamed Look—Here's How to Do It
9 Dwarf Trees That Are Perfect for Small Gardens or Patios
Joro Spiders Are Spreading—Here's What to Do If You Find One in Your Garden
11 Flowering Plants That Look Beautiful Even When They're Not in Bloom
10 Pest-Repelling Herbs That Make Great Companion Plants
10 Fast-Growing Vines That Will Quickly Climb Trellises, Fences, and More
How to Keep Your Perennials Healthy Through Every Season
10 Fast-Growing Hedges That Add Privacy to Your Yard in No Time
6 Flowering Trees That Will Become the Centerpiece of Your Yard
5 Uses for Vinegar in the Garden, From Killing Weeds to Deterring Pests
12 Low-Growing Shrubs That Make Beautiful Borders
6 Reasons Your Aloe Plant Is Turning Brown—and How to Fix It
8 Enchanting Ways to Create Your Very Own Bridgerton-Inspired Garden
9 Fast-Growing Berries That Will Bear Fruit in No Time
How to Design a Rain Garden, a Beautiful Way to Manage Stormwater Runoff
11 Lavender Companion Plants to Help You Grow a Healthier, Better-Smelling Shrub
7 Plants That Repel Flies From Your Garden
15 Flowers That Will Help You Achieve the Cottage Garden of Your Dreams
12 Companion Plants to Grow Next to Blueberries for a More Bountiful Harvest
10 Fastest-Growing Plants to Add to Your Garden This Season
15 Shade Garden Ideas to Brighten Up the Darkest Spots in Your Yard
Does Not Mowing Your Lawn for a Month Really Help Pollinators? Conservation Experts Weigh In
How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie, an Invasive, Fast-Spreading Weed
12 Fast-Growing Ornamental Grasses That Mature Quickly
17 Plants With Foliage Even Prettier Than Flowers
11 Ways to Get Rid of Weeds, According to Experts
How to Safely Remove Poison Ivy From Your Yard