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Outdoor Living

Wait, This Common Gardening Shoe Is Chic Now?!

You won’t believe what fashionistas are wearing out of the house these days—but it might be time to jump on the trend.

October 21, 2022

An orange tree hangs over two square, raw concrete fire pits

Outdoor Living

Here’s What We Wish We’d Known Before We Put in a Firepit

We asked designers to weigh in on what you should consider before you install one.

October 13, 2022

October 17, 2022

Outdoor Living

I Don’t Have a Pool—So I Turned My Backyard Into a Water Park

It’s hot out there, but don’t just huddle inside all day. Here are eight products that can turn even the smallest garden into an at-home water park.

August 25, 2022

palm trees surrounding Palm Springs pool

Home & Garden

Whimsical Garden Ideas from the Ultimate Palm Springs Backyard

Friends and family flock to an in-the-round Palm Springs garden that celebrates indoor-outdoor living.

August 3, 2022

August 17, 2022

Extend Your Living Space

Outdoor Living

With This New Garden Trend, You Can Literally Make Your Yard Bigger

You might not realize that you have unused side-yard space for a fire pit, conversation area, and more.

February 23, 2023

March 27, 2023

Cacti and Succulents in Living Wild by Hilton Carter

Flowers & Plants

Why You Need to Bring Your Houseplants Outside Now—Here’s How to Do It Right

Liberate your houseplants this spring with these tips on styling your outdoor spaces, from plantfluencer Hilton Carter's new book, Living Wild.

April 11, 2023

April 14, 2023

Outdoor Living

This Pocket Patio Is a Masterclass on How to Maximize Space

Let two designers show you how to fit everything you need in less than 400 square feet.

November 25, 2022

February 18, 2023

Terra Outdoor Dining Table Belvedere Benches

Outdoor Living

A Driveway Is Transformed into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat

The compact and neglected space becomes a spot for gardening, grilling, dining, and more.

January 4, 2023

April 15, 2023

Landscaping

How to Plant a Meadow Garden—Even in the City

A meadow can be in a front yard, backyard, on a hillside, even in urban areas. Here are the tips you need to plant one at home.

January 20, 2022

January 24, 2022

Home & Garden

Make Your Patio Furniture Last a Lifetime with These Tips and Tricks

From teak to wicker to light-weight aluminum, outdoor furniture comes with different levels of care.

August 4, 2021

January 28, 2022

Beyond the Lawn

Outdoor Living

This Garden Courtyard with Mid-Century Vibes Was Designed Specifically for Outdoor Movie Nights

A well-thought-out design means you’ll be enjoying movies outside, not dealing with crucial mistakes.

December 23, 2022

December 22, 2022

Outdoor Living

Installing an Outdoor Shower Is Easier Than You Think. We’ve Got the Ultimate Guide

You want an outdoor shower, but have you thought of everything you need? Three design experts weigh in.

May 26, 2022

May 27, 2022

Outdoor Living

Your Pool Toys End up in Landfills. These Options Are Way More Sustainable.

These beach and pool accessories are built to last.

June 1, 2022

Landscaping

You Don’t Need a Big Pool. This Perfect Little Garden Proves Why.

A small Los Angeles garden has everything one needs for the perfect spring hang.

March 23, 2022

March 31, 2022

Outdoor Living

Want to Replace Your Lawn? This New Garden Trend Is a Blast

The New Garden Lighting Trend You’re Going to See Everywhere This Summer (Bonus: It’s Budget-Friendly, Too)

I’m Moving My Dining Room Outside—Here Are My 5 Rules for Indoor-Outdoor Living

Consider These Affordable Alternatives If the Drought Is Killing Your Lawn

The Latest From Sunset

Wait, This Common Gardening Shoe Is Chic Now?!

Here’s What We Wish We’d Known Before We Put in a Firepit

I Don’t Have a Pool—So I Turned My Backyard Into a Water Park

Whimsical Garden Ideas from the Ultimate Palm Springs Backyard

Extend Your Living Space

With This New Garden Trend, You Can Literally Make Your Yard Bigger

Why You Need to Bring Your Houseplants Outside Now—Here’s How to Do It Right

This Pocket Patio Is a Masterclass on How to Maximize Space

A Driveway Is Transformed into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat

How to Plant a Meadow Garden—Even in the City

Make Your Patio Furniture Last a Lifetime with These Tips and Tricks

Beyond the Lawn

This Garden Courtyard with Mid-Century Vibes Was Designed Specifically for Outdoor Movie Nights

Installing an Outdoor Shower Is Easier Than You Think. We’ve Got the Ultimate Guide

Your Pool Toys End up in Landfills. These Options Are Way More Sustainable.

You Don’t Need a Big Pool. This Perfect Little Garden Proves Why.

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