Garden Landscaping and Design Ideas

Flowers & Plants

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

Landscaping

Peek Inside an Awe-Inspiring Artist’s Garden

In his Southern California backyard, a classically trained horticulturist bends the rules without quite breaking them

June 27, 2018

August 29, 2018

6 Lessons for Mediterranean-Climate Gardening

A California resident’s education in how to best landscape for the local climate

January 20, 2016

April 3, 2019

Landscaping

This Olympic Swimmer’s Garden Has Everything but a Pool

The athlete has 12 medals, a lush edible garden carved into the hillside behind her Bay Area home, and nowhere to swim: "It’s like bringing your work home.”

March 18, 2019

May 17, 2019

How to Design a Vibrantly Colorful Garden

Amp up your curb appeal with these statement-making planting and landscaping ideas

February 10, 2016

April 17, 2019

Flowers & Plants

9 Beautiful Ideas for Companion Planting

Because plants are happiest when surrounded by their leafy friends, here are some pitch-perfect pairings that are both low-maintenance and low-water

June 20, 2018

July 24, 2018

9 Surprising Twists on Planter Boxes

Fresh ways to grow plants in small spaces

January 21, 2016

10 Beautiful Herb Garden Designs

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

October 25, 2016

December 12, 2018

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

58 Cool Container Gardens

Beautiful container plantings for your deck, entryway, or yard

May 22, 2009

March 4, 2019

38 Ideas for Succulents in Containers

Easy-care container designs for your doorstep, patio, and garden

December 18, 2014

January 29, 2019

Landscaping

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