Landscape Basics

Learning the landscaping basics will help you create the beautiful yard you've always wanted. Find landscaping design ideas that can add charm, welcoming color, and foliage to your yard. No matter what your goals -- and your needs -- there's a landscape plan for you.
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How to Use a Weed Whacker to Whip Through Your Landscaping Chores
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How to Design a Garden by Plant Height
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20 Tips for Gardening With Dogs
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Front Yard Landscape Secrets
Sunny
Sunny Landscape Ideas
Find Cool Planting Places
Whimsical Landscaping Design Ideas
Flower
Flower Garden Ideas for Your Landscape
Base plan for landscape design
Mapping Your Yard
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18 Simple Ways to Turn Your Front Yard Garden into a Focal Point
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11 Shade Garden Ideas That Provide a Refuge in Your Yard
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18 Sidewalk Landscaping Ideas for Your Front Yard
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17 Ideas for Gardens in Small Spaces
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Assessing Your Landscape Needs
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How to Build a Landscape Wall and Keep It in Tip-Top Shape
Illustration: Corner Lot
Add Privacy and Curb Appeal with Corner Lot Landscaping
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Garden Path and Front Entrance Walkway Landscaping Ideas
Slope
10 Hillside Landscaping Ideas That Will Improve Your Yard
Private Landscape
Three-Year Landscape Plan
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13 Clever Side-of-the-House Landscape Solutions
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Fall Landscaping Ideas
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Are You Ready for Do-It-Yourself Landscaping?
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Make Your Yard More Private
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Using Landscape-Design Software
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7 Best Plants to Grow on a Sloped Landscape
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How to Choose a Lawn Shape
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Front Yard Landscaping Ideas to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
Private Landscape
Garden Privacy Ideas that Incorporate Landscaping and Hardscaping
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16 Small-Space Landscaping Ideas to Make the Most of Your Plot
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Green Landscaping Ideas to Make Your Yard Environmentally Friendly
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Urban Garden Ideas
Arbors and Trellises
Arbors and Trellises in the Landscape
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Home Landscaping 101
Garden Retreat
Lawn Design Tips
Rock Garden
Landscaping with Rocks and Stones
Patios
Patio Landscaping Ideas
Garden Sheds
Garden Sheds in the Landscape
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7 Balcony Garden Tips for Making the Most of Your Space
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10 Stylish Balcony and Rooftop Garden Ideas for Creating a Serene Space
Mailbox Garden
Front Yard Mailbox Garden Ideas That Will Make You Smile
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Using Landscape Edging
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10 Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants Growing in Your Garden
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8 Landscaping Ideas for Maximizing Your Curb Appeal
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11 Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas That Save Water and Look Amazing
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18 Backyard Landscaping Ideas to Upgrade Your Hangout Spots
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How to Build a Flower Bed to Suit the Space You Have
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What Flowers Grow Well Together? Try These 28 Pretty Combinations
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These Landscaping Ideas for Front Yards Help You Maximize Curb Appeal
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10 Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance, Easy-Care Landscape
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7 Landscape Design Tips for Beginners
Porch
10 Porch Ideas
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Money-Saving Tips Gardeners Can Use Year-Round
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Easy Budget Landscape Ideas to Add Personality and Style to Your Yard
The Top 5 Questions You Should Ask a Landscape Designer
Tips from a Landscape Designer
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18 Slope Gardens for Planting on Hillsides or Other Uneven Ground
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Here's What to Plant in the Fall for the Prettiest Spring Yard
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15 Simple Ideas for Boosting Privacy in Your Backyard
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5 Smart Solutions for Dealing with Poor Drainage in Your Yard
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How to Trim and Prune Trees to Keep Them Healthy and Looking Tidy
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6 Tips for Landscaping in Winter to Add Cold-Weather Color
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How to Make a Simple Rain Garden to Solve Storm Water Problems
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14 Easy Landscaping Ideas for Designing a Beautiful Garden
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16 Brilliant Ideas for Small Backyard Gardens
xeriscaping
How to Xeriscape for a Water-Wise Yard