Garden Design

Create a beautiful landscape with these xeriscape plants that need little water and are low maintenance too. ...

Enhance your outdoor oasis with these garden decor ideas for various styles, budgets, and landscape sizes. ...

Bring nature indoors in a large-scale way with this green trend. Living walls are walls covered in plants, and there are several different ways to try one in your space. ...

Birdhouses help provide shelter to wild birds, especially when carefully chosen and placed. Here’s what you need to know about how to attract birds to a birdhouse. ...

Make your own stylish and fun plant markers with these simple directions and supplies for five types of DIY labels. ...

Even the tiniest landscapes can be magical outdoor spaces with these small backyard garden ideas that maximize your yard. ...

A garden accent, especially one you DIY, adds charm to your outdoor space. Try one of our easy projects to spruce up your yard for minimal expense. ...

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

You may be surprised by how simple it is to make this hummingbird food recipe—all you need is two ingredients to make an easy homemade nectar recipe. ...

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. ...

A well-placed bench can make a world of difference in your garden. ...

We've assembled some of our favorite DIY projects, ranging from a succulent wreath to a pallet potting bench. ...

Terra-cotta, water features, and fig trees, oh my! Here’s how to bring this Mediterranean style to your backyard, with expert tips and an explanation of the trend. ...

A numbered color map of the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden® shows the 22 distinct areas in the half-acre space located in downtown Des Moines. ...

Upcycle old newspapers, junk mail, and other waste paper to make these easy, eco-friendly containers you can use to sprout new plants for your garden. ...

This bench is the best of both worlds: sturdy and stunning. Using this guide, you'll have a new favorite spot in your garden in just a few hours. ...

For the most beautiful landscaping, it's important to understand garden lines, textures, colors, light, scale, pattern, and other elements of design. ...

Transform an outdoor garbage can into a DIY rain barrel with these easy step-by-step instructions. ...

Grow these plants with purple leaves to add color to your garden even when nothing is blooming. ...

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