Garden Landscaping and Design Ideas

Home & Garden

This Mid-Century Home’s Revamped Yard Has a Pool, an Outdoor Dining Area, and Kid-Friendly Features

This Castro Valley, California, Eichler gem's upgrades make it safe for the whole family

December 2, 2019

Home & Garden

Small Yard Design Solutions

Is your yard or garden small on space? Get big ideas for making the most out of your outdoor sanctuary

May 16, 2012

July 28, 2019

Landscaping

Tour a Glam Hollywood Garden Makeover

A lush Hollywood garden gets a transformation worthy of a standing ovation

August 2, 2018

September 4, 2019

Landscaping

This Succulent Garden Is Like Joshua Tree in the Front, Palm Springs in the Back

A Southern California adventure led to this couple’s love affair—with cactus

July 1, 2019

August 6, 2019

The Latest From Sunset

Flowers & Plants

Free Trees Help You Fight Climate Change (and Make Your Yard Even Nicer)

Los Angeles is planting 90,000 trees by 2021, but an urban forest begins with just one tree. Here’s how to find free trees to get you started

December 6, 2019

Landscaping

How to Prevent Erosion in Your Garden

Have a sloped landscape? Use these tips for erosion control to prevent rainy-season damage

August 22, 2018

November 19, 2019

Garden Basics

Follow This Fall Garden Cleanup Guide, Then Chill All Winter Long

Your down-and-dirty guide to putting the garden to bed so you (and your garden) can take the winter off

August 5, 2019

November 14, 2019

Home & Garden

The Best Rain Garden Plants for the West

The best species to plant in rain gardens and stormwater swales

October 1, 2015

November 12, 2019

Before & After: Outdoor Rooms for Every Occasion

By ditching the lawn and turning their yard into a series of outdoor rooms, a couple finds themselves living alfresco.

April 9, 2014

10 Beautiful Herb Garden Designs

Fresh ways to make your herb garden both functional and super-stylish

October 25, 2016

July 29, 2019

12 Favorite Front-Yard Designs

Help your home make its best first impression with these glorious design ideas

January 3, 2017

May 1, 2019

Flowers & Plants

Pitch-Perfect Pairings for Companion Planting

Because plants are happiest when surrounded by their leafy friends, here are some beautiful low-maintenance and low-water pairings

June 20, 2018

August 28, 2019

Landscaping

10 Statement-Making Large Outdoor Planters

It’s time to color up your entry, patio, or yard with some fresh planters that make an impact outdoors as well as inside

April 20, 2018

June 3, 2019

The All-Container Garden

How to create a lush backyard without putting a single plant in the ground

March 12, 2014

June 27, 2018

Home & Garden

These Show-Stopping Container Gardens Instantly Update Any Outdoor Space

Beautiful container plantings for your deck, entryway, or yard

May 22, 2009

July 27, 2019

Sufferin’ Succulents! Beautify Outdoor Spaces with These Easy Containers

These succulent container designs will add water-wise pizazz to your doorstep, patio, and garden

December 18, 2014

July 23, 2019