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The New Color Rules: How Landscape Designers Use Color to Maximise Space in Modern GardensWant to make your garden feel bigger and more beautiful? These are the clever garden design color rules the professionals use, and they're so effective.
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DIY a Stunning Water Feature to Light Summer Evenings in the Garden – it’s so Quick and Easy With a Floating Solar FountainA cheap solar fountain with LED lights lets you create a striking garden feature without busting the budget. Here's everything you need to know for a great result.
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Make a Garden Water Feature With a Floating Solar Fountain This Weekend – it's So Cheap, Easy and Sounds as Lovely as it LooksA container and a $20 solar powered fountain are all you need to create a cooling garden micropond without splashing the cash. Which of these 10 stylish ideas suits your backyard best?
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The Best Guide to Solar Garden Lighting You'll Ever ReadKnow these 5 facts about outdoor solar lights and you'll get a lot more for your money and a beautiful backyard after dark.
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Water Features You Can Easily Install Yourself For Cooling Sound in a Too-Hot GardenYou don't need to call in a landscaper to enjoy the soothing benefits of a garden water feature, however big or small your budget or backyard.
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Microponds are Replacing Trad Garden Water Features – and You Can DIY One This AfternoonA solar-powered mini pond in a pot brings soothing sound and movement, helps wildlife, and is ideal for a small yard: no wonder it’s the water feature we all want this summer.
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8 Stylish Ideas to Bring Welcome Shade to Your PatioAdd patio shade to create a cool retreat so you can seek respite from the sun and enjoy your garden through the summer heat.
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6 Low-Water Plants That Soften Hard Landscaping for a Divine Designer-Look Garden Without the Hard Work (and Yes, You Can Grow Them All in Planters, Too)Use these drought-tolerant plants alongside paths, patios, paving and walls to soften stone- and brickwork with cascading stems and billowing blooms.
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5 Outdoor Features That Make Your Home Harder to Sell – and What You Should Add to Your Yard InsteadIf you're thinking about selling your house or just want to get the biggest ROI when you do, avoid these outdoor features that make buyers think twice.
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10 Creative Ideas To Turn Cheap Grocery-Store Bedding Plants Into Unique Garden CenterpiecesAnnual plants are incredibly economical to buy, but use them imaginatively and they’ll look a million dollars!
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The Wrong Outdoor Lighting Can Upset Wildlife – but These Types Reduce Light Pollution & Create a Cozy, Inviting Nighttime LandscapeDon't disrupt your local wildlife, beneficial insects, plants, or neighbors with improper outdoor lighting. Use these low light pollution alternatives instead.
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ALDI’s Solar Fire Bowl is the Patio Upgrade Your Backyard Needs – it’ll Bring a Cozy Ambience to Long Summer Evenings in the GardenThis elegant solar light fire bowl arrives in the middle aisle on May 6 and it's a backyard bargain – I’m wagering it won’t take long to sell out.
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5 Smart Landscaping Tips That Prevent Burglars From Breaking Into Your Home – and Beautify Your Yard at the Same TimeSmart landscaping design can stop unwanted intruders from breaking in. Follow these tips that protect your home and add beauty to your yard.
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12 Creative Garden Lighting Ideas You Can DIY For Stylish Summer Evenings in Your Backyard: They’re Practical as Well as PrettyWithout the right garden lights, your yard disappears into the shadows once the sun sets. Be inspired by these clever lighting ideas and enjoy your outdoor living space well into the night.
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Barkitecture Is the Smart Way to Design Pet-Friendly Gardens – Your Dog Will Be So Happy He'll Forget All about Digging Up Your FlowersBarkitecture is the latest in pet-friendly gardening. Work with your dog's instincts, not against them, and design a space you'll both love.
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10 Accent Plants Landscape Designers Love But Anyone Can Grow – Add the Wow Factor to Your Backyard This WeekendPlant a standout but simple-to-grow garden centerpiece and get the designer look for less.
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9 Dreamy Color Planting Palettes for a Modern Garden, Whether You’re After a Blended Look or a Bold ContrastColor is one of the strongest garden design elements. Whether you favor dramatic displays or softer compositions, find inspiration with these expert border planting ideas.
