Garden Design Articles

16 Small Backyard Garden Ideas for Maximizing Your Landscape
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16 Small Backyard Garden Ideas for Maximizing Your Landscape
Even the tiniest landscapes can be magical outdoor spaces with these small backyard garden ideas that maximize your yard. ...
12 Plants with Colorful Leaves for Brightening Up Your Garden
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12 Plants with Colorful Leaves for Brightening Up Your Garden
These annuals, perennials, vines, and shrubs have colorful leaves that won't fade like flowers. ...
10 Farmhouse Landscaping Ideas for Adding Simple Beauty to Your Yard
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10 Farmhouse Landscaping Ideas for Adding Simple Beauty to Your Yard
Create a dreamy farmhouse landscape with these tips and ideas that celebrate Americana. Evoke the beautiful yet practical farmhouse landscaping aesthetic with simple design elements such as naturalistic plantings, using local materials, and rustic seating. ...
8 Common Bird Feeder Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them)
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8 Common Bird Feeder Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them)
When keeping bird feeders in garden areas, make sure to avoid these bird-feeding mistakes. Instead, keep your winged visitors healthy and happy year-round. ...
How to Build a DIY Outdoor Concrete Table
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How to Build a DIY Outdoor Concrete Table
Build a DIY outdoor concrete table that will withstand the elements and rejuvenate your yard with our how-to step-by-step guide. ...
25 Budget Small Garden Ideas for Creating a Stunning Space Without Breaking the Bank
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25 Budget Small Garden Ideas for Creating a Stunning Space Without Breaking the Bank
These budget small garden ideas will help you affordably create a gorgeous outdoor space. ...
18 Native Plants with Year-Round Interest for a Continuously Beautiful Garden
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18 Native Plants with Year-Round Interest for a Continuously Beautiful Garden
These native plants help keep your gardening looking good through the seasons. ...
4 Seed Starter Pots You Can Make with Upcycled Household Items
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4 Seed Starter Pots You Can Make with Upcycled Household Items
Upcycle old newspapers, junk mail, and other waste paper to make these easy, eco-friendly containers you can use to sprout new plants for your garden. ...
How to Make a Tabletop Moss Garden
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How to Make a Tabletop Moss Garden
Make your own tabletop moss garden in 5 simple steps! Bring artistic greenery indoors (or add it to an outdoor room) for a natural touch with our DIY moss garden. ...
How to Create a Beautiful Pollinator Garden That Supports Butterflies and Bees
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How to Create a Beautiful Pollinator Garden That Supports Butterflies and Bees
Follow these must-know tips to create a beautiful pollinator garden that will help beneficial insects and other fascinating wildlife thrive. ...
What Is a Permaculture Garden? Plus 12 Tips for Planting Your Own
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What Is a Permaculture Garden? Plus 12 Tips for Planting Your Own
With these 12 tips on how to grow a permaculture garden, you can streamline garden chores, improve the soil, and grow healthier plants. ...
Use a Color Wheel to Plan Your Garden
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Use a Color Wheel to Plan Your Garden
Create a flower color wheel for your garden as you explore your plant color palette. It's the perfect meeting of gardening and decor! We'll help you discover how to use complementary, analogous, cool, warm colors, and more! ...
Master the Art of Garden Colors
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Master the Art of Garden Colors
Create a bold, dramatic landscape with these tips for designing with colorful flowers and foliage. ...
9 Creative Tree Stump Ideas for Adding a Natural Touch to Your Garden
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9 Creative Tree Stump Ideas for Adding a Natural Touch to Your Garden
These tree stump ideas are an easy way to turn an eyesore into an asset. Put stumps to use as rustic planters, pedestals, and more. ...
25 Easy DIY Garden Projects to Make Your Life Greener
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25 Easy DIY Garden Projects to Make Your Life Greener
We've assembled some of our favorite DIY projects, ranging from a succulent wreath to a pallet potting bench. ...
5 Winter Garden Tips for Creating a Spectacular Winter Landscape
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5 Winter Garden Tips for Creating a Spectacular Winter Landscape
Evaluate your landscape in winter to see what's working and what's not. Ensure you have plants that look good in each mini season of winter. Choose plants with year-round interest. Place plants strategically to be most visible from windows or paths and to block drab wintertime views. Include plants to attract and feed birds in winter. ...
Visiting the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden®
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Visiting the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden®
The BHG Test Garden is a beautiful green space that has something to see in all seasons. ...
6 Must-Know Tips for Buying Garden Seeds to Grow Veggies and Flowers
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6 Must-Know Tips for Buying Garden Seeds to Grow Veggies and Flowers
When buying garden seeds, use these tips to make smart selections from seed catalogs and garden stores. ...
This Gorgeous Yard Proves a Flower-Filled Meadow Is Possible, Even in a Small Space
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This Gorgeous Yard Proves a Flower-Filled Meadow Is Possible, Even in a Small Space
A California family's meadow garden supports pollinators where their front lawn used to be. ...
How to Make Upside Down Planters for a Kitchen Herb Garden
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How to Make Upside Down Planters for a Kitchen Herb Garden
Give your hanging plants a fun twist with this easy DIY project. ...