Green Space

Green spaces are gorgeous, but require upkeep to maintain their lush looks. Whether you're an avid landscaper or a new homeowner, taking care of your yard is important for lawn health and curb appeal.

Planting On Sloped and Uneven Terrain

The house may be perfect—the yard might not be. Even though sloped or rocky landscapes pose challenges, there are ways to produce a stunning yard within the limitations of the land.

Best Plants for Rock Gardens

Drought-Tolerant Slope Garden Plan

Planting on a Slope

Rock Garden Design Ideas

Hillside Landscaping Ideas

Lawn Care Basics

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced lawn keeper, these tips and techniques will keep your lawn looking lush and green all summer long.

Easy Lawn Care Tips

Lawn Care 101

Lawn Care Made Simple

Must-Knows For Your Yard

Evaluating Your Yard

Before revamping your green space, pay attention to climate, plants, and structures that can affect your landscape planning. Once you get to know the lay of the land, you'll be able to better identify problems and new plantings.

How to Test Your Soil

A soil test has been noted by successful gardeners to be the most efficient and money-saving step toward better gardening. Perform a soil test so you know what plants will do best in your yard and what additives you may need.

Understanding Your Yard's Sunlight

Assessing and understanding the light in your landscape is critical to the success of your plants. Learn how to determine how much light your yard receives year-round.

Plant Identification Secrets

Whether you just moved into your home or noticed a new plant in your garden, it's important to know what you have growing in your yard. Here's what you need to know.

Pacific Northwest

Mountain West and High Plains

Southwest

Midwest

Northeast

South

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Planting On Sloped and Uneven Terrain

Lawn Care Basics

Lawn Care By Region

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