Landscape Ideas
When it comes to landscaping in the garden, it’s all about personal style and there are few limits when it comes to creating your own beautiful and original landscape ideas. Are you looking for simplicity and serenity, or do you have time for a more elaborate landscape? Maybe a unique, themed garden, a formal garden or a garden for kids? The following articles should help inspire some creative ideas for the landscape.
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9 Quick Landscape Designer Tricks to Instantly Make a New Garden Look MatureJust moved house, or considering revamping your existing garden? These landscape designer techniques will make a recently planted yard look like it's been growing for years already.
By Sarah Wilson
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Raised Bed Garden Is Beautiful and Practical – You Can Get the Look on Any BudgetGwyneth Paltrow's garden-to-table breakfasts start with smart raised bed design. Discover the dimensions and layout you can recreate at home.
By Sarah Veldman
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Joanna Gaines Has the Ultimate Raised Bed Garden – Her Simple but Clever Design Makes Everything EasierJoanna has cracked the code to the perfect raised garden bed layout. Discover why it's so effective – and how to recreate its success in your own space.
By Ciéra Cree
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9 Innovative DIY Raised Bed Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before to Elevate Your Backyard DesignForget dull wooden rectangles – the latest raised bed ideas use color, shape and innovative materials to set garden design apart.
By Sarah Wilson
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9 Creative Landscape-Designer Tricks for Drought-Tolerant Gardens that Cut Watering Time, Not StyleYou can create a striking yet resilient backyard that needs very little irrigation to flourish with these clever low-water landscaping tips and techniques.
By Sarah Wilson
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10 Budget Backyard Ideas to Carry Your Garden Into Fall – Act Before August Ends for Late-Season Style That Doesn't Break the BankCheap, chic and seriously easy to do: a little forward planning lets you fill your yard with autumn flowers and appealing garden features for less.
By Emma Kendell
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4 Clever Landscaping Tricks That Keep Pests Out – Stop Ticks, Ants, and Mosquitoes with These Natural BarriersPest problems are often layout problems in disguise. These simple landscaping tweaks will drastically cut down on mosquitoes, ticks, and more in your backyard.
By Tyler Schuster
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4 Easy Ways to Turn Raised Beds Into Self-Watering Gardens That Thrive in Summer Heat & Drought – Even When You Leave TownSpend less time watering and more time enjoying your garden. Here's how to turn raised beds into self-watering systems you can practically ignore.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Emma Kendell
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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.
By Emma Kendell
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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.
By Sarah Wilson
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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.
By Emma Kendell
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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!
By Emma Kendell
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Sarah Wilson
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Sarah Wilson

