Landscape Basics

Need a no-nonsense look at front yard design? Check this out.

Create a crisp edge between the areas of your garden. Here are some stylish options.

You can garden anywhere! Here are secrets for carving out a garden in any urban setting.

A flower-filled entrance! A perennial garden features low-care plants that look good all the time.

Create a gorgeous front yard: increase curb appeal, make your entryway more inviting, and more!

Add to the value of your home with a stylish front yard landscape design. See how!

Increase the curb appeal of your yard with these easy-to-do landscape ideas.

Fix up the area of your yard that people see first: your front yard. Here are planning tips.

A beautiful entryway garden is like a 3-D welcome mat for your home.

Add an upscale look to your yard with a high-style front yard.

A sidewalk garden is a beautiful way to add beauty (and curb appeal!) to your yard.

Light up the night! Outdoor lighting adds a glow to entertaining areas as well as adding safety.

A small urban garden can yield a lot of garden space, including an area for chickens! See how.

Your yard can be the envy of your neighborhood when you do some simple landscaping.

Give your front yard a fresh new look. That’s what the owners of this rambling ranch home did.

Outstanding front yard gardens have things in common. See these tips you can use in your yard.

Master the basics of landscape design.

Flowers infuse color and life into your landscape. See some colorful ideas for gardens.

An arbor or trellis is an ideal garden focal point. See options for your yard.

Look up for new gardening space. A balcony or rooftop can be an ideal spot for a garden.

Carve out an entertaining area in your yard with a pergola that provides stylish shelter and structure.

A porch is a relaxing spot to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort. See perfect porch ideas here.

If your yard offers lots of sun, then you are lucky. Here are some sun-loving landscape ideas.

Set the kids free in the backyard! They’ll love these ideas for a place of their own.

Shaded areas can look lush and full. Get landscaping advice for areas that don’t see the sun.

A patio is ideal for entertaining, dining, and kicking back. See how to landscape around your patio.

Save water! Choose drought-tolerant plants for low-maintenance landscaping.

Enjoy colorful blooms and textural plantings from your deck. Ideas for your backyard!

Create a separate outdoor living area by adding a gazebo to your yard.

Paths offer a way to get from point A to point B. See how to do it stylishly!

Entertain with ease by adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard. Cook and entertain at the same time.

Take the plunge! See how a pool or spa can make your yard the ultimate in beauty and relaxation.

Enjoy a secluded yard with these landscaping ideas for privacy.

Want a new front yard look? Check out these landscaping ideas.

A garden shed offers workspace, entertaining area, or just a place to kick back and relax.

You enjoy your garden and you love your dog, too. Here are 20 ways to combine them.

Here are answers to your toughest gardening questions from the garden editors at Better Homes and Gardens.

Create a useful landscape based on your needs. Plan before you landscape!

There are so many things to think of before you landscape: climate, existing structure, and style.

A New York garden reveals landscape tips for looking great, even after frost.

Fall plantings allow you to breathe new color into your garden. Two gardens show great autumn color.

Carve out a little piece of green peace in your backyard with these garden getaway ideas.

Find out what questions are stumping gardeners with answers from our experts.

Sloping yards can be a landscaping challenge. See some ideas for solving a slope problem.

Plan a landscape that will grow more beautiful every year. Follow these tips.

How do you use your lawn? Let your lifestyle guide you to what type of lawn to grow.

Add some seclusion to your yard with these easy ideas.

Your lawn is a key element to your landscape. Here are some design tips to consider.

Before you landscape your yard, first map it out. Here’s how.

Take a landscape plan on paper and turn it into a dream landscape for your yard.

Your site affects your landscape plan. See how climate, plants, and structure matter.

Existing plants and structures affect your landscape plan. Use this checklist to help you determine a plan.

Stretch your budget and save your back by using a multiyear approach to landscaping.

Transform a frustrating slope into a dramatic landscape asset with one of these tips.

Landscape-design software can help you create the plan of your dreams. See how.

Here’s what you need to know before you hire a landscaping professional.

This region requires special plant selection and plant advice. See how to landscape in the desert.

Be good to the environment by using these green landscaping tips.

Learn important tips about plant selection and planning for your Utah landscape project.

Create a beautiful yard and garden plan on your computer screen in minutes. Get planning!

Some jobs are for the pros, but some you can tackle yourself. Get some DIY landscaping advice.

Landscape walls can help you conquer slope problems in your yard. Get wall tips here.

A rain garden effectively filters water runoff after big rains, thereby protecting groundwater.

Hardscape around your house with quality materials for walkways and paths. Here’s a guide.

Create fire-resistant landscape plantings in areas where fires are a threat. Here’s how.

Add rocks and stones to your landscape plan for a natural look. See how.

Here are three important points to consider when landscaping around your pool.

You can’t create a dream landscape plan until you have a site drawing. Here’s how to measure.

Are you ready to dig into a landscape project? Here are some guidelines.

Add color and humor to your garden! Here’s a collection of fun landscaping ideas.

If you want to spend more time relaxing than working in your yard, consider an easy-care plan.

Save your back! Use these yard-care tips to reduce the work in your landscape.

It's easy to create a good-looking landscape. Check out these stunning yet simple design ideas.

Make the landscaping around your home look like a million bucks with our easy landscaping tips.

Get all the tips you need to grow a beautiful city garden.

Use these ideas to make your yard a cinch to care for.

Transform an underused area into a private haven for relaxation.

Need more space in your yard? Try these space-saving tips, tricks, and techniques.

Make a small landscape feel larger (and more usable!) with these 11 tips.

A corner lot, one that is bordered on two sides by street, can be beautiful! Here’s how.

Transform a narrow lot with a landscape plan that includes walkways, patio, and play space.

A typical rectangular house lot offers lots of outdoor living options. See a plan that has it all.

A tight spot in a yard doesn’t mean you can’t make it beautiful. See four ways to enhance a small area.

Get a big-yard feel in a small space with these landscaping tips.

See how a creative landscape design transformed a slice of yard into a tropical paradise.