Turn a side yard into a calming retreat or a lovely area to pass through with these inspiring plant combinations
The side yard is often an afterthought in the garden-design process — since it's small and hidden from view, it's easy to overlook, but sometimes you could turn it into a lush garden with a lot of detail to plants and landscaping.
Don't overlook the often-neglected areas potential to amp up your landscape.
Make walking from your front yard to the back an experience to remember with ideas for this oft-neglected landscape area
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Here are 8 ideas that will revamp your front yard on a budget!
For the better part of a century, lawns were the default for American front yards. They remain incredibly popular today, but standards are shifting quickly. So far this year, 80% of Yardzen clients requested a landscape design that did not maximize the use of lawn—and 37% requested no traditional lawn... Read more »
I am desperate for Spring! Longing to see the grass again in my yard and to finally get this winter chill out of my body. Though I feel we are in for a very long winter and that the grass may not peak through until April, I am rounding up all kinds of ideas for […]
Turn your garden or patio into a sanctuary with our effective and lovely private backyard landscaping ideas. You deserve a place of your own.
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Our side yard is a space that I've been working on for the last couple of years. It seems like each spring I tackle it again & again, making more progress year…
These living fences can set off areas in your yard and solve a multitude of problems. Here are pro tips and design ideas for shearing success
The Vibrant Foliage of Red Diamond™ Loropetalum is Unforgettable
Even though it’s supposed to be cooing down, it sure doesn’t feel like it around here. It feels more like Spring in Wagga at the moment and I am NOT complaining 😉 I want to do some updates to my outdoor area over the Winter and hopefully I’ll have a…
ADD YEAR-ROUND INTEREST WITH GARDEN “TUTEURS” Today, I’m talking about Vertical Gardening. Specifically, “elevating your gardening status” with TUTEURS. So what exactly is a “tuteur”?..
A well-painted front door attracts buyers, but think of what an outdoor living space could do. You’ve heard of curb appeal, but what about landscape appeal? According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, homeowners can increase their home value by up to 20 percent by adding beautiful, functional, and... Read more »
Narrow borders? Make the most of them, with the help of our planting tips.
Make your home the most beautiful on the block with one of these lush front yard garden ideas.
Southerners all know that smaller spaces are oftentimes the ones that are most ripe with potential. With these ideas, small backyards are full of promise.
No you're not going crazy. This is not yesterday's post. Thanks to a reader's comment I'm stalking the concrete luxe house. It's for sale and that means there are loads more photos on the realtor's we
Create a soft, romantic feel in your yard with these garden design ideas and plans.
Twelve beautiful outdoor spaces to bring inspiration to your own planning.
Explore these pergola ideas to help you find the best design for your backyard. They're a great way to add beauty and function to your landscaping.
Astilbe Dark Side of the Moon combines dark foliage and purple flowers, making this easy to grow perennial a must.
The allure of this classic bench has garnered my attention for years. Its distinctive curves and scrolled arms have always stood out when I have stumbled upon this unique bench in a garden setting.…
What is dry shade? Nothing that soil amendment, a little bit of hardscaping and special attention to plant placement can't improve.
We love a good home renovation story, and these 17 before and after transformations are easily our favorites.
Never underestimate agapanthus. Not only are these flowering plants waterwise and resilient, they're now available in exciting new colours and varieties.
I was looking at my recent pins the other day and realized that a solid half of them were cute white farmhouses. Clearly, I have houses on the brain! Our lease is up in June and we've saved enough for a decent down payment, so part of me (a big part) is itching to buy a house. But there are several other factors in play that might make it wiser […]
These shade garden ideas, plant suggestions, and photos will inspire you to add bold, beautiful colors, even in the shadiest reaches of your yard.
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