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5 Steps to Growing a "Kitchen Garden" — How to Cultivate Crops That Satisfy All Your Culinary Needs
Follow this manual for a true farm-to-table experience right in your backyard
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Easy Ways to Move Your Garden Herbs Indoors for the Winter — And Save Your Culinary Plants From the Cold
As you retreat indoors to prepare for the seasonal shift, your herbs should too
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Ina Garten's Backyard Features Manicured Hedges — And These Gorgeous Blooms Certainly Create an Immaculate Gardenscape
The Barefoot Contessa's iconic backyard is a never-ending vista of inspiration for all of us
By Amiya Baratan Published
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8 Plants You Should Mulch in September to Protect Them During Winter
Mulching will help sensitive plants survive winter temperatures — these are the ones to protect now
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Prune Plants the Right Way — 7 Expert Tips to Prepare Your Yard for Fall and Winter
The simple act of cutting back plants (correctly) can have a huge impact on how well they grow
By Sarah Wilson Published
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7 Patio Plants You Should Grow in Pots — These Varieties Are Truly an Array of Perfection and Beauty
Decorate your outdoor lounging spaces with these beautiful potted crops
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Gardeners Are Styling These Mediterranean Flowering Plants Like Bonsai — It's a Pretty Idea for Small Yards
This one's for all the bougainvillea fans that don't have enough space for a full-grown tree
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Luxurious Tablescaping Trick Will Add Fashionable Flair to Your Alfresco Dining — And Offers the Ultimate Personalized Finishing Touch
We see your basic tablescapes and raise you our gorgeous custom-curated tablecloths instead
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Teak vs Acacia — Which is the Right Choice for Outdoor Furniture?
From price to practicality, experts reveal which of these two super stylish woods is actually best for furnishing your yard
By Ruth Doherty Published
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6 Scented Climbing Plants to Grow Up Trellises and Fences That Will Make Your Backyard Smell Incredible
These fragrant blooms bring a natural perfume to your outdoor spaces
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Wood vs Gas Fire Pits — The Pros and Cons, and Which Makes More Sense to Buy
Crackling flames or convenience and control? Expert advice to help you decide what's best for you
By Jacky Parker Published
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9 August Gardening Tasks You Need to Do to Get The Most Out of The Summer — And Prepare for Golden Autumnal Leaves
Tackling these simple tasks will ensure you get the most from your green space this summer
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Types of Popular Maple Trees to Plant in Your Yard — to Welcome Autumnal Colors and Enchanting Flair
Nothing screams fall like these gorgeous varieties that will certainly bring in a zen feel to your garden space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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7 Things You Should Do for Your Lawn in August — Good Habits That Will Result in Resilient Turf
Give your grass the care it needs and it will bounce back after a hot summer of activities
By Jacky Parker Published
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This "Hollywood-Style" Hedge Is the Living Fence Landscapers Love for Maximizing Privacy
These classic hedges screen your home while offering that timeless A-list home feel
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Lavender Alternatives — 6 Other Purple Flowers That Are Just as Beautiful (and Smell Just as Good)
Lavender is a classic choice for your yard, but why limit yourself? These other purple-blooming flowers will look great and offer their own aromatic qualities
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Outdoor Storage Ideas for Bikes — 6 Ways to Keep Cycles Out of Your Home, but Still Safe and Secure
From sheds and sheds to racks and rails, find what works best for you
By Jacky Parker Published
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6 Outdoor Kitchen Storage Ideas That Make Clever Use of Your Alfresco Cooking Space
Experts recommend these details for effortless outdoor entertaining
By Jacky Parker Published
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14 Grass Alternatives to Try in Your Garden for a Unique, Low-Maintenance Lawn Idea
This stylish selection of ground cover is guaranteed to turn your garden into a carpet of color and texture. Best of all, they're easier to look after too!
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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Shade Garden Ideas — 14 Ways to Transform Backyards With Limited Sunlight
Say goodbye to the dull areas of your outdoor living space and welcome color, texture and bright foliage with these ideas for a shade garden or patio
By Becks Shepherd Last updated
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5 Tastemakers Share the Flowers They're Using to Style Their Garden Parties
Whether sculptural, seasonal or purely for sentimental reasons, these are the flowers design doyens dress their garden party tables with
By Emma Breislin Published
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What to Plant to Make Your Garden Feel Magical — 6 "Fairytale" Plants for an Enchanting Woodland Look
Bring these whimsical plants into your backyard for a dazzling ambiance
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Garden Party Ideas — 8 Ways to Decorate Your Yard That Makes It Welcoming to Summer Guests
Hosting outside has its own benefits and challenges, but these ideas from expert event planners will ensure your sun-soaked soirées are a total success
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Always Spot This Style of Outdoor Furniture in the Most Creative Backyards — Here's a Great Place to Buy One
Sculptural and whimsical, if you want to add some flair to your outdoor space, here's where to find this trending outdoor furniture design
By Faiza Saqib Published
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How to Care for an Olive Tree Indoors — These Expert Tips Will Keep Your Plant Thriving All Year-Round
With these excellent care tips for olive trees, you won't be afraid to give these gorgeous plants pride of place in your home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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7 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Window Boxes — Hardy Choices That Will Survive Hot Weather
If you're looking the sun-loving picks for your window box, then these green beauties will add style and aroma to your plain and simple windowsill
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Kitchen Plants — 7 Blossoming Varieties to Bring into Your Cooking Space For Color and Freshness
Give your kitchen a green touch with these plants that do more than just sit pretty
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Gardening Trend is the Perfect Way to Make Your Yard Feel Pretty and Whimsical, Say Landscape Designers
Turning fairytales into reality, these simple design tips will transform your garden into a wonderland
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Self-Seeding Plants You Should be Growing in Your Backyard for a (Mostly) Self-Sufficient Garden
All you need to do is seed once and enjoy the blooms for ages to come
By Amiya Baratan Published