Garden Design

8 Front Yard Landscaping Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Home's Curb Appeal

Enhance your home's curb appeal by avoiding these front yard landscaping mistakes. Get expert advice on creating a visually appealing and welcoming front yard.

5 Expert Tips for Helping Hummingbirds During Heat Waves

Help hummingbirds during heat waves with these expert tips on maintaining feeders properly and providing water and shade.

Grow Perfect Tomatoes with This PVC Trellis

Protect your homegrown produce and learn how to make an arbor made with PVC pipes. This easy project is much less expensive than store-bought options!

How to Make a Rock Garden

Learn how to build a rock garden with these tips. Find out how to choose a rock garden style, the best types of rocks to use, and how to design your garden.

How to Make a Hanging Orchid Planter

Make an orchid planter more dynamic by including hanging pots in your design. This DIY orchid hanging project can be done in under an hour with only a few materials.

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.

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.

Mix Houseplants and Spring Bulbs in an Easy-to-Make Dish Garden

Make this gorgeous tabletop garden display and enjoy the lush arrangement during the winter months before transferring the bulbs into your garden come spring.

How to Make a Pallet Potting Bench for Your Gardening Projects

Follow our step-by-step guide to make a beautiful and functional pallet potting bench using recycled wood pallets.

Cottage Landscaping Ideas for a Natural, Romantic Garden Style

If you want a romantic, magical garden, check out our cottage landscaping ideas. With the right plants and paths, a cottage garden can be yours.

How to Make a Wire Cloche to Protect Plants from Hungry Critters

Make a DIY chicken wire cloche for plants to keep rabbits, deer, and other hungry animals from nibbling in your garden.

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.

The Best Plants for Birds That Produce Lots of Seeds to Feed Them

Birds eat the seeds of several annuals and perennials. The best seedy plants to grow for birds are goldenrod, pearl millet, sea holly, Joe Pye weed, New England aster, sunflower, cosmos, black-eyed Susan, purple coneflower, zinnia, coreopsis, globe thistle, sedum, and native grasses.