Plants & Yard Ideas

You didn't miss your window! These picks would look great in your yard.

Houseplants can help harmonize and balance your space.

These require minimal maintenance and make a huge impact.

The idea is so popular that there’s even a dedicated Instagram account.

I grew up in southern California, where beach bonfires were a regular occurrence — and anytime I find myself around a small outdoor fire pit in my friend’s Brooklyn backyard, that magic glow of warmth and nostalgia comes right back to me. I’d like to have a fire pit of my own one day, especially with how cold last winter was, and this customizable smokeless fire pit by SharkNinja looks like a great choice — and you can get it for $100 cheaper at Costco right now.

It’s odor-free, too!

I’ve never considered myself a bird person. But a few years ago, when I spent a few months in Vermont, my sister-in-law’s Bird Buddy bird feeder — and all of the birds it attracted every single day — was the highlight of my long-term stay. I’ve held off on getting a bird feeder in my Brooklyn apartment for a few reasons (mainly, my fear of attracting rats and my lack of an elevated-enough outdoor space).

Starting at $98!