15 Welcoming Outdoor Window Decor Ideas for Curb Appeal
Window boxes, shutters, trim, and lights make a plain facade look finished, as long as you hang everything level, size it right, and keep birds and ladders in mind.
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8 Soothing DIY Wind Chime Ideas That Sound Great and Hang Safely
A homemade wind chime can sound lovely for years, as long as you pick the right tube length, a line that survives sun and freezing, and a spot your neighbors can live with.
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15 Smart DIY Garden Upgrades You Can Finish in a Weekend
A few weekend builds, like a sturdy trellis, a compost bin, and a rain barrel, make a garden grow more, feed wildlife, and save water, as long as you build each one to last.
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8 Breezy Summer Backyard Ideas That Beat Heat and Bugs
A summer backyard works when it gives you shade, cool air, safe water and fewer mosquitoes, so plan those first and add the fun after.
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21+ Beautiful Backyard Wedding Ideas For Your Perfect Day
Are you ready to get married? Even if the wedding date is already set, there are many other things to consider. Failing to prepare for these aspects can ruin one of the most important days in your life. So here are backyard wedding ideas to help ensure a successful event. Why Get Married in the…
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8 Refreshing DIY Outdoor Shower Ideas That Drain Right and Survive Winter
An outdoor shower feels like a vacation on any ordinary day, as long as you plan the drain, size the stall for elbows and shut the water down before the first freeze.
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17 Backyard Pavilion Ideas (With Real Cost and Permit Guidance)
Does your backyard lack a centerpiece? There’s nothing wrong with just having a neat lawn, but there’s a lot to gain from erecting a pavilion. From giving your property a distinct appearance to providing enough shade for friends and family alike, there are many reasons to look into backyard pavilion ideas. Benefits of Having a…
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8 Whimsical DIY Birdcage Planter Ideas That Drain Well and Hang Safely
A birdcage planter turns a thrift-store find into a hanging garden, as long as the cage opens from the top, holds a proper liner and drains before you hang it.
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12 Handy DIY Shoe Box Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
A shoe box can start seeds, hold succulents, and house a fairy village for free, as long as you line it, give it drainage, and expect it to last a season.
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15 Whimsical Chair Planter Ideas That Stay Sturdy and Safe
An old chair makes a charming planter, as long as you check the paint for lead, give the soil a way to drain, and plan for how heavy wet soil gets.
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12 Ingenious Wine Bottle Bird Feeder Ideas for Seed and Nectar
A wine bottle can feed birds all season, as long as you keep it clean, hang it away from windows, and never use honey or red dye in the nectar.
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30+ Stunning Deck Railing Ideas That Will Transform Your Outdoor Space
A deck railing has to do two things that pull in different directions: look good, and actually keep people from falling off the deck. Twenty-eight ideas below, then the code and safety questions people actually search for, corrected against the real IRC and IBC requirements rather than a rough guess at them. Related: 30 Porch…
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Spring-blooming Bulbs Design Ideas
Planted together Narcissus (daffodil) bulbs and specialty (minor) bulbs lead to pest-resistant, perennial and naturalized landscape garden designs. According to Sally Ferguson of the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center, “Bulbs are called good perennializers if they come back at least three years in the garden, under proper growing conditions. Bulbs are considered good naturalizers if…
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98+ Creative and Cheap Garden Edging Ideas (and Why Most of It Fails Within a Year)
Garden edging looks like a purely decorative choice, a neat line between lawn and flower bed. It’s not. Edging that just sits on top of the soil, however good it looks the day it’s installed, rarely stops what it’s actually meant to stop: grass and weed roots creeping under it into the bed anyway. This…
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Two Pruning Mistakes Commonly Practiced with Ornamental Trees
Pruning mistakes may result in misshapen and weak ornamental trees. Shearing and topping are two of the most widespread and injurious pruning methods. Shearing and topping are two methods of pruning flowering ornamental trees often used instead of more beneficial methods. Reasons for using shearing and topping may include: Lack of knowledge about tree growth…
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Low-Maintenance Shrubs for Foundation Plantings
Low-maintenance small evergreen shrubs are first-rate selections for DIY landscape foundation plantings. They enrich the looks of shady front yard landscapes. Plant breeders continue to introduce shrubs that save maintenance time, effort, and money. These introductions are smaller than their normal-sized relatives and often labeled as dwarfs. They are relatively disease and pest resistant. Both…
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Garden Design for Winter: Design a Garden for Year Round Enjoyment
Although most gardeners are ready for a break as winter approaches, the garden does not have to be lackluster during the winter months. Simple ideas can add interest. Landscaping in a winter garden is a bonus. If the space is “unlevel”, then low stone walls will accommodate creeping plants in the summer months and eye…
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Container Gardens for Kids: Weekend Gardening Project for Children
There is room in almost every home for a garden planted in containers – planters, window boxes, or flower pots! Children will be thrilled to grow a planter of flowers. Spring is here and container gardening is a simple and delightful way to introduce children to the joys of gardening. It can be accomplished in…
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Garden Design: The Five Elements of Great Garden Design
Flagstone paths or gravel ones, stone containers or terra cotta pots – learn how to choose the right design elements for your garden style. Whether it’s the ancient rock walls of an English country garden or the gravel paths and terra cotta pots of a classic Tuscan courtyard, the world’s great gardens are designed to welcome visitors with…
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10 Creative Garden Design Ideas to Add Style to the Landscape
There is always a new idea or feature to add to the garden. Some projects require a lot of time and others, a moment, but they all add something special. Gardeners love designing their gardens, dreaming about them during the cold days of winter and planning them well in advance. They can’t wait for the…
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How to Control Weeds in a Crushed Stone Pathway
Crushed stone walkways are easy to install, and will make strolling through the garden a pleasure. Stone paths are loved by gardeners. They add structure and beauty to a garden. They make a wonderful sound when walked on, and the stone helps to keep your shoes free from mud while doing your garden chores. Constructing…
