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The 19 Dreamiest Outdoor Spaces From Our House Tours ArchivePlants & Yard
Thinking of an outdoor remodel? Start here.
Adrienne Breaux
The Best Outdoor String Lights To Brighten Up Your SpacePlants & Yard
Our favorite string lights will make your outdoor space shine.
Nicole Lund
Jul 18, 2026
IKEA’s Best Kept Secret Is Actually Its Plant Department — Here’s WhyPlants & Yard
Know before you go.
Brigitt Earley
Jul 18, 2020
I Poured Beer in My Garden, and It’s the Smartest Way to Get Rid of SlugsPlants & Yard
I made slug soup.
Lauren Wellbank
Jul 16, 2026
3 Retro Landscaping Trends That Are Making a Comeback TodayPlants & Yard
They make your home's curb appeal soar.
Sarah Everett
Jul 16, 2026
Why a Diaper Belongs in Your Garden (Plus 28 Other Weird Ideas That Work)Plants & Yard
Here are some plant-care and gardening tips that can help keep your greenery not only alive, but lush.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 4, 2021
The 7 Best Front Porch Makeovers We’ve Ever SeenPlants & Yard
Including painted murals and chic mini gardens.
Zee Krstic
Jul 10, 2026
5 Things You Can Still Plant in JulyPlants & Yard
You didn't miss your window! These picks would look great in your yard.
Molly Williams
Jul 10, 2026
Sam’s Club Is Selling Outdoor Lights That Instantly Change ColorsPlants & Yard
They're so affordable, and you can choose from 60+ different color themes.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Jul 5, 2026
IKEA Grass Tiles Helped Rescue This Pee-Filled Fire Hazard of a PatioPlants & Yard
A few DIYs made a big difference.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 3, 2026
10 Outdoor Accessories That Will Take Your Next Summer Gathering to the Next Level (All on Sale for Prime!)Plants & Yard
Up to 48% off!
Megan Gray
Jun 26, 2026
I Showed a Designer My Small Patio — Her Smart Tips Made It FunctionalPlants & Yard
She tripled my storage too!
Caroline Lubinsky
Jun 25, 2026
6 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Garden Plants That Are GorgeousPlants & Yard
These require minimal maintenance and make a huge impact.
Teo Spengler
Jun 18, 2026
Trader Joe’s New $7 Bird-Shaped Planters Are So WhimsicalPlants & Yard
Don’t fret if you missed out on this limited find — we have you covered.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 18, 2026
4 Plants That'll Save You the Most Money on GroceriesPlants & Yard
Cue the cukes.
Brittany Anas
Jun 15, 2026
This 100-Year-Old Gardening Method Has Never Failed MePlants & Yard
It's stood the test of time!
Molly Williams
Jun 14, 2026
An “Unusable and Overgrown” Yard Got a Dreamy Patio Redo with DIY Furniture
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"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 13, 2026
I Heard This Aluminum Foil Hack Deters Pests — Here’s What Happened When I Tried ItPlants & Yard
I want this organic hack to be effective, but …
Lauren Wellbank
Jun 13, 2026
7 Mistakes Pro Landscapers See People Make All the TimePlants & Yard
Here are seven errors that really stick out for three Los Angeles-area landscape designers and architects.
Laura Lambert
Jun 12, 2026
IKEA Is Selling a “Beautiful” Plant Pot, and People Are Buying MultiplePlants & Yard
It’s currently 50% off.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 5, 2026
19 Things You Can Plant in June That’ll Start Blooming in JulyPlants & Yard
Even the pros do it!
Alyssa Longobucco
Jun 4, 2026
I Turned My Plain Sidewalk into a “Joy” Stop — And My Neighbors Love ItPlants & Yard
I see it bring my neighbors so much joy.
Sassafras Patterdale
Jun 1, 2026
4 Flowers I Plant Every Year as a Professional GardenerPlants & Yard
They may seem a bit controversial — hear me out.
Erin Scottberg
May 31, 2026
People Are Putting Soap in Their Garden — Here’s WhyPlants & Yard
It’s a popular hack online.
Kelly Kuehn
May 29, 2026
9 New Aldi "Garden Glow-Up" Finds to Shop This WeekPlants & Yard
These are affordable and will instantly upgrade your space for outdoor gatherings.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
May 28, 2026
The French Garden Trend Americans Can’t Stop Copying at Home, According to New DataPlants & Yard
This aesthetic is worth overhauling your yard for!
Cullen Ormond
May 28, 2026
This 2026 Chelsea Flower Show Trend Will Soon Sweep American GardensPlants & Yard
You might be surprised at the result.
Cullen Ormond
May 26, 2026
Dollar General Is Selling the Cutest Minis to Start a Fairy Garden, and I Want Every OnePlants & Yard
Haven't you ever wanted to start a fairy garden?
Cassidy Dawn Graves
May 21, 2026
Stop Throwing Out These 3 Kitchen Scraps — Use Them to Garden InsteadPlants & Yard
These kitchen scraps are more than garbage — they’re garden treasures.
Melissa Corbin
May 17, 2026
My Mom Passed Down a “Recipe Binder” Full of Gardening Tricks — Everyone Should Have OnePlants & Yard
No cake here, but you will find a recipe for getting rid of spider mites.
Anna Lane
May 15, 2026
This $40 Garden Bed "Could Not Be More Perfect," According to ShoppersPlants & Yard
It's over half off!
Morgan Pryor
May 11, 2026
5 Plants Pros Say Nobody Should Have in Their GardenPlants & Yard
Is your favorite on the list?
Brittany Leitner
May 11, 2026
These Whimsical Wind Spinners Are So Cute (and So ’90s-Coded!)Plants & Yard
They remind me of being a kid.
Lizzy Francis
May 11, 2026
This Gorgeous Italian Fruit Tree Is Totally iconic and Easy to GrowPlants & Yard
It may have a glam reputation, but its shockingly low-maintenance.
Jessie Quinn
May 9, 2026
These Colorful Chairs Make This Apartment Garden Feel WhimsicalPlants & Yard
These chairs bring the florals without any flowers.
Cullen Ormond
May 7, 2026
5 DIY Tricks That Can Make Your Indoor Furniture Outdoor-FriendlyPlants & Yard
Get the most out of your furniture with these expert-approved weatherproofing tricks.
Marlen Komar
May 7, 2026
Steal These Whimsical Garden Ideas to Make Your Yard Feel MagicalPlants & Yard
Mix and match, baby!
Cori Sears
May 6, 2026
If You See This Mini Outdoor Gem at Marshalls, Buy ItPlants & Yard
These gems elevate any space, are so easy to put away, and are affordable, too.
Kristen Finello
May 6, 2026
See How a Pressure Washer Transformed My Outdoor SpacePlants & Yard
It got a much-needed facelift.
Stephanie Nguyen
May 6, 2026
Costco Is Selling the Prettiest Flower Hanging Baskets, but Not for LongPlants & Yard
They're so pretty.
Lizzy Francis
May 2, 2026
How to Fix a Patchy Lawn Before Summer — 3 Expert-Backed TipsPlants & Yard
You don’t have to water every day.
Lizzy Rosenberg
May 1, 2026
IKEA Is Selling the Cutest Solid Wood Flower Boxes Starting at $20Plants & Yard
They’re so versatile.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Apr 29, 2026
4 Ways to Keep Animals from Wrecking Your Garden, According to ProsPlants & Yard
You have a few options.
Jenna Welbig
Apr 28, 2026
5 Stunning New Garden Finds to Buy at Costco This WeekPlants & Yard
These will transform your garden instantly.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Apr 25, 2026
5 Genius Ways to Give Concrete Porches a Gorgeous Glow UpPlants & Yard
From little ideas to renos, take your pick.
Cori Sears
Apr 23, 2026
Our Backyard Was A "Muddy Mess," Now It's a Green and Serene Sanctuary
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I think my dogs like it, too.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 23, 2026
7 Genius Patio Ideas That Do So Much More Than Just SeatingPlants & Yard
The best part? Very little budget is needed — and no renos neccessary.
Tess Wilson
Apr 20, 2026
13 Ways to Turn Cramped Balconies Into Dreamy RetreatsPlants & Yard
Tip number 8 is genius!
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 19, 2026
26 Best Fire Pit Ideas That'll Transform Your Outdoor SpacePlants & Yard
Want to spruce up your outdoor space? Here's how a fire pit can make your backyard glow.
Caroline Biggs
Apr 18, 2026
5 New Aldi Gardening Finds to Shop This WeekPlants & Yard
Up your garden game.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Apr 17, 2026
15 Easy Flowers to Plant from Seed That Are Perfect for BeginnersPlants & Yard
You can reap the colorful rewards in as few as 35 days.
Cheryl Rafuse
Apr 17, 2026
10 Things You Can Still Plant in April (It's Not Too Late!) Plants & Yard
Feel that? That's warmer weather telling you it's time to plant.
Molly Williams
Apr 16, 2026
My Grandpa Told Me to Grab This at the Grocery Store for Thriving RosesPlants & Yard
It's incredible!
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 16, 2026
I Built a DIY Raised Garden Bed in My Sister's Yard for Less Than $200Plants & Yard
It only took about two hours.
Kylie McConville
Apr 10, 2026
IKEA’s Outdoor Furniture Is on Rare Sale — These Are Our Top 13 Picks, Up to 50% OffPlants & Yard
There are even seat cushion covers, starting at $10!
Megan Gray
Apr 9, 2026
My Mom and Grandma Garden All Day Long, and This $22 Tool Is Their Pro SecretPlants & Yard
It does it all — and it looks so cool!
Morgan Pryor
Apr 8, 2026
This Simple Trick Makes a Big Yard Feel So Much More UsablePlants & Yard
It’s all about zones.
Pallavi Mehra
Apr 8, 2026
What You Should Plant in Your Garden for 2026, Based on Your Zodiac SignPlants & Yard
Time to try something new!
Sam Manzella
Apr 8, 2026
How to Start a Garden You’ll Love Even with Almost No Outdoor SpacePlants & Yard
Think vertically!
Cori Sears
Apr 8, 2026
12 Lush Balcony Gardens to Give You Major Plant Inspo
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No yard? No problem.
Melissa Epifano
Apr 8, 2026
This Is How to Turn Your Yard into a Butterfly MagnetPlants & Yard
They won’t want to leave!
Cori Sears
Apr 8, 2026