Outdoor Plants & Spaces

This balcony is small but mighty.

If you’re planning on listing your home anytime soon, you may want to consider how these four tech-inspired upgrades can be incorporated into your home's open-air spaces. 

Make your garden smell like a bakery.

Never be without water, no matter where your day takes you.

Yes, you can even cultivate trees in your living room.

They can be quite the conversation starter.

Why doesn’t everyone have one?

Renters and owners with small balconies: This one's for you! "I feel like I am escaping the city and have a relaxing space away from the hustle down below," this DIYer says of her redo.

From custom built decks and DIY furniture to unique dining solutions and twinkling lights, these seven formerly frightening spaces show dramatic before and afters that totally changed the way these homeowners and renters live. 

A quick but ambitious DIY project took this front door from cookie cutter to contemporary.

From oversized outdoor takes on old classics to remixes of timeless tailgate games, these are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

From what to wear to how to act, here are five top tips for a better birdwatching experience.

How would we know that it’s blueberry season if Jennifer Garner didn’t post about it?

My mom and I love this outdoor furniture brand, and you will, too!

It will save you time and effort with giant bags of soil, compost, and more.

'Tis the season for backyard gatherings.

Not only do these walls look beautiful, but homeowners and business owners will no longer need to put up with noisy traffic-caused headaches.

Consider these cities whether you're a beginner or a pro.

They are bright and lively, have a sweet scent, and are easy to grow and maintain.

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

Follow these do's and don'ts to enjoy your common space all summer long.

This chic shed will make you want to start gardening immediately.

According to meteorologists, outdoor experts, and observatory guides.

This 1910 door had been painted over plenty of times, but stripping it down and repainting it in a fresh color gave it a completely new life.

Ali Spagnola, a Los Angeles-based digital creator and artist, found herself with 30 leftover pounds of chia seed. So she did what anyone would do in that situation: she covered her toilet with it and made it into a porcelain Chia Pet. 

It's slow, satisfying, and refreshing.

Perfect for the dog days of summer.

This makeover turns a bare rooftop into hangout central.

The "old, creaky, and slanting" deck was causing major problems before.

Or any outdoor space!

"I love cooking, and we really love hosting our friends for meals, so we wanted an outdoor space we could also entertain in."

Don't forget the pillows.

One item you should always add to your secondhand shopping list? Wicker baskets. You never know what kind of cute accessories you can make with them.

Two words: Garden. Parties.

This Miami backyard is a masterclass in landscape design

New research has found the vegetable that each state wants to learn how to grow the most.

No space is too small to enjoy al fresco dining, sipping, reading, or relaxing.

Big or small!

Here’s what to look out for.

Check it out.

Read this before buying (or planting!).

A pro painter completed this project for his own home, and he's got tips to share.

We call her "Norgina."

There's a new trend in garden design that is surprisingly affordable.

Hurry — this fan-favorite design won't last for long!

You already have them on a metaphorical pedestal, so why not go all the way?

When it comes to edible gardens, you don't have to settle for delayed gratification. These picks will be plate-ready in a snap.

Turn your fingers into an actual green thumb.

Why not take that Zoom call al fresco?

Never wonder how to spend a fresh air-filled Saturday again.

No fence could mean no deal.

Toaster lettuce, anyone?

So, you’ve noticed some tiny pests creeping on your precious houseplants , leaving little webs and stressing out your once-thriving plant. Here’s the bad news: You may have a case of white spider mites. These buggers reproduce quickly, so the time to take action is NOW to save your favorite green buddies, like your fiddle leaf fig plants and dracaena plants. Here’s the good news: It’s possible to quell a spider mite infestation, but it will require persistence.

From lemon trees to weeping willows, there are plenty of options perfect for shady spots.

Ali Wong give her best friend's backyard a makeover with the help of the Property Brothers.

From stargazing to gardening, you can start these hobbies today.

It takes no money (and just a little time) to fix these four common compost issues.

And your backyard will smell amazing.

If you were born in January in Chicago, there’s a fairly good chance you’ve had at least one sledding birthday party. (Chicago is not known for its hills, but we make do.) Now that I find myself back in arctic winter weather after many years away, a sledding party sounds like the perfect cabin fever-busting celebration.

From your doorstep to the outskirts, here's your warm weather bucket list.

They’ve fallen out of favor with homeowners (and buyers).

According to pro landscapers and a historian.

"I have always dreamt about having a beautiful backyard that feels like an oasis," this DIYer says. See how she made it happen.

I'm gifting one to everyone I know with a backyard or patio.

Help heal the Northern Great Plains and plant your own garden at the same time.

Here's everything you need to know about getting started.

Here's how to make your outdoor exercise routine even more sustainable.

Just in time for Earth Day!

From outdoor kitchens to cottagecore-inspired gardens.

Pretty blooms and pops of color.

Great outdoors, here I come.

But actually making pizza isn't as easy as it looks.