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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.
Leyland Cypress
9 Evergreen Trees to Never Plant in Your Yard, According to an Arborist and Horticulturist
A suburban backyard features a well-manicured lawn and a variety of lush, green trees and bushes surrounding a light-colored house. The yard is enclosed by a chain-link fence, providing a sense of privacy and seclusion.
Can You Legally Trim a Neighbor’s Tree Roots in Your Yard? What to Know Before You Cut
russian olive tree
6 Invasive Trees You Should Never Plant, According to an Arborist and Horticulturist
Beige home with front yard with trees and flowers
11 Simple Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
a pink japanese spirea
11 Perennials You Should Never Grow in Your Yard, According to Plant Experts
Branches of a black walnut tree with green leaves and nuts in a natural environment
These 7 Nut Trees Can Survive Freezing Winters, According to Expert Growers
Pathway created using circular stonelike slabs set in a wooded area with greenery and surrounding trees
How to Transform an Old Tree Into a Striking Garden Pathway
Closeup of holly plant in a garden
How to Grow Native Holly for Beautiful Winter Color—Even After the Holidays
A person wearing a glove pulling weeds from soil in a garden
How to Remove Weeds by Hand So They Don't Come Back
A garden with a curved gravel pathway surrounded by lush green plants and foliage
Experts Reveal How to Stop Weeds From Growing in Pea Gravel Once and for All
Wooden fence with vines growing over it surrounded by trees
Can I Prune My Neighbor's Ivy If It's in My Yard? Here's What Experts Say
Snowcovered trees with a house in the background during winter
Should You Water Trees in Winter? Experts Weigh In
New construction home exterior with perfectly landscaped front yard boasts stone pathway, flower beds, decorative plants and trees.
7 Front Yard Trends That Will Elevate Your Curb Appeal in 2026
A snowy vegetable garden with covered raised beds
How to Protect Your Garden From Heavy Snowfall, According to Experts
Tree branches extending over a white wall under a clear sky
Can You Trim Your Neighbor's Tree if It's Hanging Over Your Property Line?
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
Bright red and orange shrubs by a waterway in a winter garden scene
6 Plants That Thrive in a Frozen Garden—and Bring Beautiful Color All Winter
Frostcovered vegetable garden with bare trees and plants under winter condition
How to Keep Your Garden Pathways Safe and Beautiful Through Winter
Orchard of ripening Bing Cherries (Prunus avium), ready for harvest.
How to Plant a Cherry Pit to Grow a Fruit-Bearing Tree at Home
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