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Landscaping

Creating the ultimate outdoor space has never been easier thanks to our tips and tricks for backyard landscaping. Get inspired to start—and complete!—your next garden project with the help of these great ideas.
Lilac flowers blooming on a bush in a natural setting branches lush with blossoms
6 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in December, According to Horticulturists
Alderman plums
7 Fruit Trees That Thrive in Cold Climates, According to Fruit Growers
Two blue jays perched on branches surrounded by red berries
9 Plants That Will Feed Birds All Winter Long, According to Wildlife Experts
Echinacea purpurea flowering eastern purple coneflowers flowers, group of purple hedgehog coneflower plants in bloom
10 Plants You Should Always Cut Back in December, According to Gardening Experts
A shovel digging into grass and soil
What Really Happens If You Don’t Call 811 Before Digging in Your Yard
Mexican feather grass backlit by the sun.
6 Ornamental Grasses You Should Never Plant in Your Garden, Experts Warn
Closeup of blooming flowers on a tree branch showcasing several open and budding blossoms among green leaves
8 Evergreens You Should Never Cut Back in Fall—Here's Why
A rake in use near a pile of autumn leaves on grass
You Should Be Adding Fall Leaves to Your Compost—Here’s Why
A lawn with freshly laid sod next to a paved pathway
The Best Time to Edge Your Lawn for Healthier, Cleaner Grass, According to Pros
Row of Cypress Trees
15 Fast-Growing Conifers for Year-Round Privacy and Beauty—In No Time
Ripe and juicy oranges on the tree at farmer's garden
How to Grow an Orange Tree From Seed and Enjoy Juicy Citrus for Years to Come
Two wood chairs on a beautiful green, lush lawn with large house in the background
When and How to Aerate Your Lawn for Thicker, Healthier Grass
beautiful english cottage flower garden
7 Landscaping Trends to Say Goodbye to in 2026, According to Experts
Person pruning rose bushes in a garden
7 Fall Gardening Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Perennials—and What to Do Instead
Miscanthus in garden
10 Plants Experts Say You Should Never Grow in Your Garden
Pomegranates growing on a tree
How to Grow a Pomegranate Tree From a Seed for Beautiful Fruit and Flowers
Close up of white mushrooms in a yard
White Mushrooms in Your Yard? When to Worry—and When to Leave Them Alone
Cluster of roses in bloom near a wooden fence
7 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in October, According to Gardening Experts
bradford pear trees
The One Fruit Tree You Should Never Grow, According to Experts
Closeup of morning glory flowers surrounded by green foliage and small yellow blossoms
How to Get Rid of Bindweed Naturally, Before It Ruins Your Garden
A blooming tree with pink flowers in a park setting surrounded by green vegetation
12 Small Trees That Make a Big First Impression
fertilizing lawn
How to Fertilize Your Lawn This Fall for the Lushest, Healthiest Grass in the Spring
lawn mower
4 Places You Should Never Store Your Lawn Mower (and Where to Put It Instead)
A person operating an orange lawnmower on grass
Should You Drain the Gas From Your Lawn Mower Before Winter? Here's What Experts Say
A pile of autumn leaves being raked in a garden
Should You Rake Your Leaves—or Just Mow Them? Here's What Experts Recommend
A lawn mower clearing autumn leaves from a grass yard leaving a clean path amid scattered foliage
How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower in 8 Easy Steps, According to Lawn Care Specialists
A large willow tree with drooping branches and leaves on a grassy area
6 Fast-Growing Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard
A suburban house with a picket fence and a large blooming shrub in front
Do You Need Your Neighbor's Permission to Put Up a Fence? Here's What Experts Say
A cluster of apples hanging from a tree branch with leaves visible
5 Fruit Trees You Should Plant in the Fall
A wooden spoon with coarse salt on a light surface
How to Use Sea Salt in the Garden to Deter Pests and Boost Plants
A lush green forest floor with numerous purple flowers and trees in the background
6 Invasive Ground Covers You Should Never Plant—and What to Grow Instead
Lawn mower on green grass
Is a Gas or Electric Lawn Mower Better? One Could Save You Big in the Long Run
Front or Back Yard, Fence, Formal Garden, Farm, Field
How to Edge Your Lawn the Right Way, According to Landscape Pros
Flowering Dogwood
8 Trees to Never Prune in Fall for the Best Results Next Year
Tree branches with leaves and reddish flowers
How to Get Rid of Tree of Heaven—an Invasive Nuisance That Spotted Lanternflies Love
Cherry blossom trees in bloom with a clear blue sky in the background
7 Trees You Should Never Plant Near Your House, According to Experts
Pear tree branch
How to Prune Your Pear Tree the Right Way for a Juicy, Abundant Harvest
A cluster of blooming hydrangea flowers surrounded by green foliage featuring various light and darker shades
7 Plants to Never Cut Back in September, According to Gardening Experts
A blooming tree with numerous small flowers in a landscaped garden setting
7 Flowering Trees That Will Become the Centerpiece of Your Yard
patchy grass
10 Reasons Your Lawn Is Patchy—and the Fixes That Actually Work
flowering japanese tree
11 Fast-Growing Trees for Quick Privacy and Lasting Beauty
lawn
How to Treat Lawn Fungus Before It Ruins Your Grass
Green lawn with patches of dry grass
Why You Have Brown Spots on Your Lawn—and How to Get Rid of Them
pomegranate tree
5 Fruit Trees That Thrive in Sandy Soils, According to Experts
Zones in a sloped yard
9 Down-Sloped Backyard Ideas That Turn a Tricky Space Into a Showpiece
Close up of vibrant green nutsedge plants
How To Get Rid of Nutsedge—an Invasive Weed That Can Take Over Your Lawn
Pink, apricot and gold waterlily dahlia 'Milena Fleur' in flower.
10 Gardening Trends That Will Transform Your Yard in 2026, According to Experts
A lush shade garden with stone retaining walls and staircase.
10 Retaining Wall Ideas That Add Style and Support to a Sloped Backyard
A cluster of cherries hanging on a tree branch
How to Plant a Cherry Pit to Grow a Fruit-Bearing Tree at Home
Person starting a lawnmower outdoors
How to Change Lawn Mower Oil (and How Often), According to an Expert at John Deere
spraying weeds in garden
5 Things You Should Never Use to Kill Weeds—and What You Should Try Instead
bermuda grass
7 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Bermuda Grass for Good
Crassula helmsii, Swamp Stonecrop, New Zealand pigmyweed, Field Madder
5 Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Lawn—Without Killing the Grass
Flower bed around mailbox
10 Charming Mailbox Garden Ideas That Instantly Boost Curb Appeal
Close-up of beautiful blue chicory flower
8 Weeds That Are Actually Great For Your Soil, According to Gardening Experts
A dog lying on grass in a garden near trees and bushes
How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Yard—and Keep Them From Coming Indoors
Cherry branches with ripe fruit
How to Grow a Cherry Tree for Delicious Fruit and Beautiful Blooms Every Year
whiteflies on leaves of plant in garden
How to Get Rid of Whiteflies Naturally, According to a Pest Control Expert
spray bottle used on dandelions in garden
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar in the Garden to Deter Pests and Kill Weeds
Two chairs by a backyard pond surrounded by plants and flowers
9 Backyard Pond Ideas That Will Transform Your Outdoor Space
Lush backyard garden with a lawn trees and shrubs along a fenced boundary
How to Keep Grass From Growing in the Garden—So Your Plants Can Truly Thrive
Pink Coneflower and Lavender Plants with a lush green foliage background in bokeh
9 Plants That Naturally Repel Ticks From Your Yard—and Look Great, Too
Person cleaning a large leaf of a houseplant using a blue microfiber cloth
How to Use Olive Oil in the Garden to Deter Pests, Polish Tools, and More