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I'm Convinced Every Garden Should Have a Sculpture — Here's How to Design the Right One Into Your SpaceNothing 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
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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 GardenFrom minimal to colorful, textured to glazed, and footed to sculptural, this list spans the most stylish planter aesthetics of the moment
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9 Outdoor Daybeds That Do the Most — Even When You’re Doing Absolutely NothingBuilt for basking, scrolling, napping, and saying “I’ll answer that later"
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Where to Buy Outdoor Lighting — Sculptural Lamps, Sleek Sconces, and Pendants That Look Too Good to Be OutsideLight 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
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How to Use Plants to Make Your Garden More Secure — They Can Make Surprisingly Good Deterrents, While Looking Good, tooDiscover what plant species to choose and where to plant them for added security
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5 Things Neighbors Can Complain About In Your Garden Design — And These Quibbles Could Have Legal RepercussionsFrom outbuildings to overgrown hedges, these are the landscaping features your neighbors might find fault with (and are within their rights to do so)
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Birth Month Herbs? Yes, They Exist and Here’s a Guide to Find Your Own to GrowIf 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
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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 LandscapingI 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
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10 Outdoor Furniture Ideas for Small Spaces That Are Still Packed With StyleWhen space is at a premium, every detail counts — here, experts share the tricks to finding furniture to beautify your outdoor area, not bury it
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11 Outdoor Living Room Ideas That Blur the Line Between Inside and OutThere 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
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Garden Accessories Don’t Have to Be Ugly — These 9 Surprisingly Chic Finds are ProofThese gorgeous buys are stylish enough to convince anyone to pick up this green hobby
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"Messy Gardening" Is the Emerging Trend That Embraces the Chaos — Here's How to Design an Outdoor Space With It IntentionallySay goodbye to your preened-to-perfection garden. For increased biodiversity and more organic feel to your yard, the messier the better
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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 DayGet your garden ready for hosting with an array of stylish and practical outdoor pillows from one of our favorite retailers
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10 Maximalist Garden Ideas to Create a Beautifully Bold Escape in Your Outdoor SpaceStep into your own secret retreat with these maximalist ideas from garden designers and landscaping experts
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6 Trees That Landscape Designers Will Never Plant When They're Trying to Make a Garden More PrivateLooking to create a more secluded outdoor space? These are the trees to avoid that won't actually help screen your garden from neighbors
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"It Can Be a Blessing and a Curse" — Landscape Designers Say They'd Never Buy This Kind of Outdoor Furniture for an Overly Sunny South-Facing GardenBlack or white cushions? A wooden or metal side table? Whatever you're tossing up between, if you have a sun-soaked garden, here's what experts say to avoid
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The Best Rattan Outdoor Furniture for This Year Looks Better Than Your Last VacationReady for your staycation era? These styles are giving lazy coastal afternoons and the Mediterranean breeze
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It Will Fill Your Garden With Beautiful Scents — 10 Ways to Landscape With Lavender That Make This Mediterranean Shrub Looks Its BestDiscover the many different ways you can use this attractive, pollinator-friendly perennial in your landscape
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5 Things Minimalists Never Have in Their Gardens — For Simpler, More Streamlined Outdoor SpacesTurn your straggly garden into a sophisticated outdoor setting by steering clear of this list of items that minimalists would never go near
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Built-In Outdoor Grill Ideas — 15 Ways to Make the Outdoors the Ultimate Hangout This SummerFrom sleek stone counters to full outdoor kitchens, these built-in grill setups bring serious flavor and function to the open-air summer lifestyle
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What Is Acacia Wood Furniture? And Is It Actually Any Good? This Popular Outdoor Material, ExplainedThis staple material is often used for outdoor furniture, but is it suited to these settings? Our experts explain the pros and cons of this wood.
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I Attended the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their GardensFrom the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show
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How to Design an East-Facing Balcony — 6 Tips to Convert Your Sunlit Outdoor Nook Into a Stylish Social HubTry these six expert tips to transform your warm east-facing balcony into a space that's perfect for seasonal hosting and long-term enjoyment
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Outdoor Uplighters Will Make Your Garden Look Way More Expensive — I've Found Some Highly-Rated Ones You Don't Need an Electrician to InstallThis type of garden lighting is the underrated key to a beautiful and functional outdoor space — this is our favorite way to give yours some glow
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You Could Style Your Entire Outdoor Space in Just One Click With These Outdoor Dining SetsWhether you're looking for an outdoor table with chairs to fit two, four, or more, you can always trust Livingetc to find the most stylish furniture
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3 Ways to Make Your Garden More 'Climate Resilient' — For a Space That Thrives Year-RoundEasy ideas to adopt to set your garden up for success, no matter the season
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10 Fence Line Landscaping Ideas — Contemporary and Classic Combinations for Beautiful BordersLine boundaries with these plants, shrubs, and trees for a lush landscape that suits your space
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Your Choice of Outdoor Sofa Can Completely Change Your Space — Here's 6 Styles That Set the Right ToneThese outdoor garden sofas are so design-forward, you might even be tempted to style them indoors...
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16 Courtyard Gardens Ideas to Maximize Your Small Space and Inspire Your Dreamy Al Fresco MomentsThere’s so much that can be done with these smaller garden plots, as these designs show — the experts share their best tips
