Garden Design Articles

How to Make a Wire Cloche to Protect Plants from Hungry Critters
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How to Make a Wire Cloche to Protect Plants from Hungry Critters
Make a DIY chicken wire cloche for plants to keep rabbits, deer, and other hungry animals from nibbling in your garden. ...
16 Small Backyard Garden Ideas for Maximizing Your Landscape
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16 Small Backyard Garden Ideas for Maximizing Your Landscape
Even the tiniest landscapes can be magical outdoor spaces with these small backyard garden ideas that maximize your yard. ...
13 DIY Garden Accents That Add Personality to Your Plantings
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13 DIY Garden Accents That Add Personality to Your Plantings
A garden accent, especially one you DIY, adds charm to your outdoor space. Try one of our easy projects to spruce up your yard for minimal expense. ...
25 Easy DIY Garden Projects to Make Your Life Greener
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25 Easy DIY Garden Projects to Make Your Life Greener
We've assembled some of our favorite DIY projects, ranging from a succulent wreath to a pallet potting bench. ...
This Gravel Garden Is Just as Gorgeous as a Plant-Packed Landscape
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This Gravel Garden Is Just as Gorgeous as a Plant-Packed Landscape
Our gravel garden ideas will transform your garden into a drought-tolerant paradise. Crushed rock connects areas of the yard in a cohesive, calm design that's low-maintenance. ...
How to Make a Rock Garden
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How to Make a Rock Garden
Learn how to build a rock garden with these tips. Find out how to choose a rock garden style, the best types of rocks to use, and how to design your garden. ...
Here's How to Dry and Preserve Flowers to Enjoy Their Beauty Year-Round
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Here's How to Dry and Preserve Flowers to Enjoy Their Beauty Year-Round
Learn how to dry flowers with air drying, silica gel, or even the microwave. These three methods to preserve flowers are great for wreaths, bouquets, and decorating projects. ...
6 Must-Know Tips for Buying Garden Seeds to Grow Veggies and Flowers
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6 Must-Know Tips for Buying Garden Seeds to Grow Veggies and Flowers
When buying garden seeds, use these tips to make smart selections from seed catalogs and garden stores. ...
How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder in 5 Easy Steps
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How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder in 5 Easy Steps
Keep your garden a safe and welcoming space for hummingbirds by following our five-step guide for how to clean hummingbird feeders. ...
Beekeeping for Beginners: What You Need To Know To Start a Hive
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Beekeeping for Beginners: What You Need To Know To Start a Hive
This fascinating hobby not only rewards you with honey, it's beneficial to the environment, too. Here's how to start and maintain your own bee colony. ...
5 Must-Know Tips for Designing a Natural Garden
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5 Must-Know Tips for Designing a Natural Garden
A garden inspired by nature doesn't have to look weedy or messy. Here's how to create a wild yet beautiful look to your landscape. ...
How to Make a Pallet Potting Bench for Your Gardening Projects
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How to Make a Pallet Potting Bench for Your Gardening Projects
Follow our step-by-step guide to make a beautiful and functional pallet potting bench using recycled wood pallets. ...
After No Mow May, Should You Do a Slow Mow Summer?
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After No Mow May, Should You Do a Slow Mow Summer?
Here's why you may want to practice a Slow Mow Summer, which focuses on mowing less area less often to help pollinators and the environment. ...
How to Build a DIY Outdoor Concrete Table
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How to Build a DIY Outdoor Concrete Table
Build a DIY outdoor concrete table that will withstand the elements and rejuvenate your yard with our how-to step-by-step guide. ...
The Living Wall Is the Natural Next Step for Decorating with Plants
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The Living Wall Is the Natural Next Step for Decorating with Plants
Bring nature indoors in a large-scale way with this green trend. Living walls are walls covered in plants, and there are several different ways to try one in your space. ...
5 Expert Tips for Helping Hummingbirds During Heat Waves
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5 Expert Tips for Helping Hummingbirds During Heat Waves
Help hummingbirds during heat waves with these expert tips on maintaining feeders properly and providing water and shade. ...
Why an English Cottage Garden Might Be the Secret to Better Curb Appeal
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Why an English Cottage Garden Might Be the Secret to Better Curb Appeal
The flowering English cottage garden might be the trending landscaping option your yard has been missing. Read expert takes on the English cottage garden trend. ...
17 Cottage Garden Plants for a Yard Full of Color
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17 Cottage Garden Plants for a Yard Full of Color
Enjoy your yard without too much work by using our 17 low-maintenance cottage garden ideas for the prettiest flowers. They're colorful and easy care! ...
DIY Pond Box: How to Create a Mini Water Garden
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DIY Pond Box: How to Create a Mini Water Garden
This DIY pond box is a mini ecosystem that brings the pleasure of a water garden to your deck. ...
25 Best Native Plants for Attracting Birds to Your Yard
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25 Best Native Plants for Attracting Birds to Your Yard
Grow these native plants to attract birds with berries, seeds, and shelter. Select from trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers that also add beauty to your garden. ...