How to Plant and Grow Parrot's Feather
Parrot's feather is a versatile plant for ponds and water gardens. Grow it underwater to oxygenate water, provide fish a place to hide, and reduce on algae.
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10 Smart Money-Saving Strategies When Shopping for Plants
From purchasing seeds instead of full grown plants to shopping seasonally and at local sales, here are some of the best ways to reduce costs when buying plants. Purchasing plants from local farms and looking for plants that can be divided are some of the other ways experts suggest reducing your plant spending.
20 Concrete Patio Ideas for a Cozy Outdoor Retreat
Turn your outdoor space into everyone's new favorite hangout spot with these concrete patio ideas.
18 Backyard Landscaping Ideas to Upgrade Your Hangout Spots
Use plants, hardscaping, and other backyard landscape design elements such as water features, fencing, and arbors to create privacy and beauty.
How to Make a Garden Water Feature Out of a Pot
Adding a water feature can really jazz up a garden. We'll show you how to make a water feature for your yard using classic terracotta pots.
12 Before-and-After Garden Makeovers to Inspire Your Next Project
These clever garden renovation ideas will help you add more interest to your landscape—and make it easier to maintain, too.
What Is Firescaping? Plus How to Use It to Defend Your Home Against Wildfires
Find out how firescaping can help protect your family and property from wildfires through smart landscaping choices.
11 Ways to Create Low-Maintenance Landscaping Around Your Home
These low-maintenance landscaping tips will help you spend less time doing yardwork and more time enjoying your garden.
Are You Ready for Do-It-Yourself Landscaping?
Are you prepared to conquer your yard on your own, or do you need the pros to rescue you? Here's how to tell if you're ready for DIY landscaping.
7 Landscape Design Tips for Beginners
Follow our beginner-friendly landscape design tips to turn your yard into a blooming paradise and get advice for personalizing your outdoor space.
15 of the Best Water Garden Plants to Grow
These pretty water garden plants thrive in or beside ponds. Most of these water-loving plants produce colorful flowers or interesting foliage.
How to Build and Maintain a Landscape Retaining Wall
A landscape retaining wall is a gardener's way of fighting gravity. Learn how to conquer slopes and overcome common retaining wall challenges.
How to Plant a Water Lily in a Container to Brighten Up Your Pond
This aquatic plant looks beautiful in water gardens large and small. Plant waterlilies in a container by following these easy step-by-step instructions.
10 Hillside Landscaping Ideas That Will Improve Your Yard
Update the look and function of your sloped yard with these hillside landscape ideas.
Sustainable Landscaping Ideas to Make Your Yard Eco-Friendly
These green landscaping ideas cover what to plant in your landscape, how to water it, and tips for reducing chemicals, pollution, and garden waste.
14 Easy Landscaping Ideas to Create Lots of Visual Variety
New to landscaping? Try our easy landscaping ideas to get maximum impact in your garden. We'll help you plan for color, texture, contrast, and more.
12 Chicken Coop Ideas for Your Backyard Hens
These chicken coop ideas will help keep your flock safely contained while serving as an attractive addition to your landscape.
What Flowers Grow Well Together? Try These 28 Pretty Combinations
Mix and match these flower combinations for a gorgeous garden. Their colors, textures, and bloom times offer something for everyone.
How to Properly Use a Leaf Blower
Learn about the different kinds of leaf blowers, and how to use them correctly and safely.
The Basics of Organic Gardening In Raised Garden Beds
Here's everything you need to know to build organic, non-toxic, raised garden beds to grow fruits, vegetables and flowers that are safe and healthy.