Man standing with shovel in hand looking at backyard - Viktor Cvetkovic/Getty Images If you're no longer asking, "What exactly is a rain garden?" and are instead ready to install your own, you're ...

A Chelsea designer shares how to make shaded spaces thrive ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The world's most beautiful garden shops are about far more than petunias and begonias. Instead, these ...

Stop by your neighbors' gardens to see how they do things, or visit a formal garden to shop for ideas. Learn how to use lawn to showcase the plants around it. Other design elements to play with are ...

Our sixth annual landscape design competition urged us to relish the restorative power of nature. The five winners of our 2025 World’s Most Beautiful Gardens range in locations, sizes, and styles—from ...

With a few DIY and craft supplies, old plates can be transformed into beautiful pieces of glassware perfect for decorating your outdoor space.

Plants have the ability to transform even the most mundane spaces into something magical with their color, life, and whimsy. And when combined with architecture, fountains, sculpture, and other ...

Heavy rainfall can cause water to pool near your home, erode driveways, or leak into basements, creating significant ...

Tucson’s hot, dry summer is a good time to reflect on your garden. Inevitably, that leads to thinking about changes to make your garden work better for you. Perhaps you want to add a pollinator garden ...

An Eagan couple transformed a small "useless space" in their backyard into an enchanted retreat. Editor's note: This story concludes our series showcasing last year's Beautiful Gardens winners. We'll ...

Wild and tame, loose and lyrical: over centuries, the English have elevated garden design to an art form.