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How Much Will It Cost to Landscape My Garden This Year? Advice on Budget, Design Details, and the Factors to Consider
Here's everything you need to know about budgeting before you plan to landscape your garden in 2025
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Outdoor Dining Ideas — 9 Inspiring Ways to Upgrade Your Al Fresco Setup
Designers spill the subtle styling choices that make all the difference for ultimate outdoor entertaining
By Julia Demer Last updated
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This £250 Garden Chair Looks Like It Belongs at a Boutique Hotel — and Might Be the Best Backyard Buy of 2025
It’s modular. It’s eucalyptus wood. And yes, it’s from John Lewis
By Julia Demer Published
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This Is How Londoners Store Their Bikes in Front Gardens, Without Them Being Stolen or It Looking Cluttered
For design-loving city dwellers, their mode of transport can't come at the cost of their home's good looks. This might just be the solution for a beautiful front garden that packs in storage, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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5 Container Garden Design Mistakes Spoiling Your Planting Efforts — And How to Fix Them for a Beautifully Potted Display
Don't let these common faux pas take away from your green-thumbed skills if you're working with a potted garden
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is Decking or Patio the Better Choice for Good-Looking Gardens in 2025?
Weigh up the pros and cons of these different styles and work out which is best for your backyard with advice from experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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What Is Teak Wood? And Why Do Experts Swear By It for Outdoor Furniture? Experts Break Down the Pros and Cons
This material has been lauded as the gold standard for luxury outdoor furniture, but is it worthy of this status? Our experts break it down
By Maya Glantz Published
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7 Greek Garden Ideas to Transform Your Backyard Into an Enchanting Haven — From an Award-Winning Garden Designer with Greek Heritage
Beyond just white and blue accents and olive trees...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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35 Elevated Outdoor Kitchen Ideas — for Spaces That Make Your Garden a Multifunctional Hosting Hotspot
Cook, host, and unwind in style with these stylish outdoor kitchen ideas built for modern entertaining and socializing
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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Alexa, Hit The Lights — These Smart Outdoor Lighting Options Are a Garden Game-Changer
Make illuminating your outdoor space that much easier to control by going all-in on Alexa-enabled garden lighting — this is what to know and what to buy
By Maya Glantz Published
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How Much Would It Cost for Me to Install an Outdoor Kitchen? Ballpark Figures If You Want to Install One in Your Garden This Year
Take a look at how much you should budget for your dream outdoor kitchen, according to the experts
By Amy Reeves Published
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Seclusion, in Style — These Are the Best Privacy Screens If You Want a Stylish Way to Block Out Neighbors and Passersby
They're a solution for overlooked gardens, hide unsightly views, and help you create a stylish outdoor sanctuary — these privacy screens get the job done
By Devin Toolen Published
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8 Things You Should Thrift for Your Garden That Will Give Your Outdoor Space More Life and Soul
A handful of clever ideas for your outdoor space to inspire your next thrifting adventure
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Patio Mistakes You're Probably Making and What to Do to Avoid Them for a Flawless Outdoor Space
What good is stylish outdoor furniture if your foundations aren't up to scratch? For a patio that lasts, these are the mistakes to avoid.
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Spoke to the Garden Designer Behind This 5-Star Stand at the Chelsea Flower Show and Here's What I Learned
Tips from a five-star landscape designer to bring home some of the magic on display at the show
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I'm Convinced Every Garden Should Have a Sculpture — Here's How to Design the Right One Into Your Space
Nothing brings a more romantic, dramatic, and elegant feel to your garden design than a well-placed garden sculpture — but as designers explain, there's an art to it
By Maya Glantz Published
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These Are the Best Outdoor Planters You'll Find in 2025 If You Want Containers and Pots That Steal the Show in Your Garden
From minimal to colorful, textured to glazed, and footed to sculptural, this list spans the most stylish planter aesthetics of the moment
By Amiya Baratan Published
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9 Outdoor Daybeds That Do the Most — Even When You’re Doing Absolutely Nothing
Built for basking, scrolling, napping, and saying “I’ll answer that later"
By Julia Demer Published
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Where to Buy Outdoor Lighting — Sculptural Lamps, Sleek Sconces, and Pendants That Look Too Good to Be Outside
Light your backyard like an insider with this editor-approved guide to the best places to buy outdoor lighting in 2025 and beyond — including a few surprising names worth knowing
By Julia Demer Published
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How to Use Plants to Make Your Garden More Secure — They Can Make Surprisingly Good Deterrents, While Looking Good, too
Discover what plant species to choose and where to plant them for added security
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Things Neighbors Can Complain About In Your Garden Design — And These Quibbles Could Have Legal Repercussions
From outbuildings to overgrown hedges, these are the landscaping features your neighbors might find fault with (and are within their rights to do so)
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Birth Month Herbs? Yes, They Exist and Here’s a Guide to Find Your Own to Grow
If you've been meaning to start a herb garden, why not begin with a special choice that feels personal in the form of a birth month herb
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Forget That Rusty Old Grill — These 6 Outdoor Kitchen Appliance Trends for 2025 Make Cooking Al Fresco So Luxe
These outdoor kitchen appliances will have you cooking up a storm, in style, setting your summer parties apart from the crowd
By Maya Glantz Published
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Path Lights Will Make Any Garden Look More Expensive — I Found Ones That Don't Need an Electrician and Won't Disrupt Your Landscaping
I can't get enough of these smart solar garden lights as a way to luxe up your outdoor space. They look great, and they couldn't be easier to install. Win win
By Maya Glantz Published
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10 Outdoor Furniture Ideas for Small Spaces That Are Still Packed With Style
When space is at a premium, every detail counts — here, experts share the tricks to finding furniture to beautify your outdoor area, not bury it
By Emma Breislin Last updated
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11 Outdoor Living Room Ideas That Blur the Line Between Inside and Out
There are so many ways to curate an outdoor living area that begs you to come and sit for a while... but these are the designer's favorites
By Emma Breislin Last updated
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Garden Accessories Don’t Have to Be Ugly — These 9 Surprisingly Chic Finds are Proof
These gorgeous buys are stylish enough to convince anyone to pick up this green hobby
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"Messy Gardening" Is the Emerging Trend That Embraces the Chaos — Here's How to Design an Outdoor Space With It Intentionally
Say goodbye to your preened-to-perfection garden. For increased biodiversity and more organic feel to your yard, the messier the better
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'm a Stylist, and I Think Lulu & Georgia Has the Very Best Outdoor Throw Pillows This Year — They're on Sale for Memorial Day
Get your garden ready for hosting with an array of stylish and practical outdoor pillows from one of our favorite retailers
By Becca Cullum-Green Published