Landscape Planning

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flower bed growing on grassy lawn
11 Companion Plants to Grow beside Your Grass

Plant some natural pest relief.

various goundcover plants together
10 Alternative Lawn Styles

Save money, water, and the planet by switching from grass.

grass in warm sunlight under a forest of coconut trees
6 Things You Might Not Know About Grass

It's a surprisingly diverse plant category.

Wild flowers in a field.
Why You Should Grow a Wildflower or Moss Lawn

They're cheaper, prettier, and more eco-friendly than grass.

Terraces under construction on a hillside.
How to Install a Terrace Garden

Make a sloped hill less sheer with ground cover or a garden.

Frosted cabbage in a wood planter.
Xeriscape Gardening in the Winter

Maintain your xeriscaped garden during the colder months -- it's possible!

lawn with stepping stones and bushes
Lawn Landscaping Basics

With DIY skills, lawn landscaping is basic.

large rocks in grassy landscaping
Alternative Landscapes for Challenging Terrain

These backyard ideas go beyond the garden bed.

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Granite Stepping Stones

Granite stepping stones make one of the best walkways that you can install.

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Common Sense Xeriscaping for Small Yards

A relatively new form of landscaping, called Xeriscaping, is gaining popularity.

Tawny sedge grass.
Ornamental Grass: Low-Maintenance Alternatives to Traditional Lawn

Ornamental grasses are easy to grow and maintain.

mixed grass and flowering ground cover
How to Make a Tapestry Lawn

Let plants that love your climate lead the way.

rolling hill in backyard
Hillside Landscaping Tips and Tricks

Landscaping on a slope can be tricky, but these few tips can help you design one with ease.

A Chihuahua on a clover lawn.
Planting Things Like Clover Instead of Grass

Every new homeowner fantasizes about the perfect lawn.

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Installing A Flag Pole

A flag pole can be a wonderful way to display patriotic feelings or to fly banners and flags.

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Fixing A Clogged Fountain

A backyard water fountain can dress up your yard and add a sense of elegance.

Pathway to a pool with surrounding artificial turf
Artificial Grass Pros and Cons

To be real, or not to be real, that is the question.

Looking closely at a densely packed, lush clover lawn.
Plant a Clover Lawn

Plant a great looking, low-maintenance lawn with clover.