
โHer yard is incredibleโthere are many unique spots,โ interior designer Christy Martin commented to Architectural Digest of her clientโs Tucson garden. That client was none other than singer Linda Ronstadt. And yet, itโs difficult to imagine an area of any garden more appealing than one with such intimacy. Local firm Harlow Gardens created the space,…

Putting up walls can be a good thing. That is, if youโre talking about retaining wall ideas in your landscape design. โAt the basic level, a retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains soil behind it,โ explains Joe Raboine, director of Belgard Residential Hardscapes, an outdoor hardscapes company. โThough retaining walls are most…

A Beautiful Backyard Makes Outdoor Living Easy Ready to turn your backyard into your new favorite ‘room’? Planting a lush landscape that features a variety of edibles and low-maintenance perennials, like this gorgeous California backyard, is one surefire way. Get more backyard landscaping ideas, below, and keep reading for 30 more ways to make your…

Anyone with a sunny windowsill, patio, or balcony can grow just about anything they want. In fact, choosing plants that are nourishing, delicious, and beautiful is the ultimate way to maximize limited space, and that’s true whether you’re working with one little window box or several large containers on your balcony. There are so many…

Tropical garden ideas provide an easy way to give your garden an exotic look by blending hot, clashing colors with dramatic architectural foliage. Gardens can start to look ragged by the end of July as many perennials begin to fade. A simple way to inject life into your garden borders is to go tropical.ย Buying…

One of the most rewarding aspects of a culinary garden is enjoying the fruits of your labor. From snipping off fresh rosemary for a cocktail garnish to using homegrown lavender in your flower arrangements, growing herbs is one of the most low-maintenance ways to start a kitchen garden. You can grow herbs even if your…

A luscious lawn has been a classic backyard feature for decades, but there are lots of reasons to opt out and choose an alternative. True, a verdant stretch of green can look impressive and inviting. But, it takes a lot of work to maintain such an immaculate aesthetic, with hours spent on mowing, watering, aerating,…

A smooth slate-effect patio looksย streamlined and contemporary. On closer inspection, you can see the sameย flooring is used both inside and out to blur the boundaries between both the internal dining spaceย and outdoor patio lounge. Soften the look with greenery planted in integrated beds built high enough to put furniture up against it, to maximise the…