Before: Barren rooftop with ventilation unit in middle
B&A: This Dreamy Outdoor Dining Setup Makes Smart Use of Wasted Square Footage
This makeover turns a bare rooftop into hangout central.
Jun 17, 2022
B&A: A "Barely Functional Outdoor Space" Gets a Dreamy Redo with Added Storage
HOME PROJECTS
The "old, creaky, and slanting" deck was causing major problems before.
Jun 12, 2022
Henry Golding’s Backyard Is a Minimalist Haven
"I love cooking, and we really love hosting our friends for meals, so we wanted an outdoor space we could also entertain in."
Jun 6, 2022
Everything You Need for the Perfect Picnic, According to Tikok Picnic Planners
Don't forget the pillows.
Jun 3, 2022
B&A: Space-Savvy Projects Turn a Patch of Grass into a Relaxing Patio for $2000
You've got to see the refurbished outdoor tub.
May 31, 2022
B&A: This $2 Basket-Turned-Boho Planter Is a 20-Minute Project
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.
May 30, 2022
6 Reasons Why You Absolutely Must Join Your Local Garden Club
Two words: Garden. Parties.
May 29, 2022
Before and After: A Tropical Backyard With 5 Affordable Ideas to Steal
This Miami backyard is a masterclass in landscape design
May 28, 2022
Turns Out, Americans Really Want to Learn How to Grow Potatoes
New research has found the vegetable that each state wants to learn how to grow the most.
May 28, 2022
B&A: $300 Worth of DIY Projects Make This Small Balcony Much More Inviting
HOME PROJECTS
No space is too small to enjoy al fresco dining, sipping, reading, or relaxing.
May 27, 2022
4 Red Flags to Always Check for Before Using That Fire Escape as a Balcony
Here’s what to look out for.
May 27, 2022
This Purple Succulent Is The Chelsea Flower Show's Plant Of The Year
News
Check it out.
May 26, 2022
5 Things You Should Know If You Want a Fruit Tree in Your Yard
Read this before buying (or planting!).
May 26, 2022
Before and After: A Grimy Outdoor Wall Gets a Beautiful Summer-Ready Redo
HOME PROJECTS
A pro painter completed this project for his own home, and he's got tips to share.
May 23, 2022
You'll Love These DIY Garden Shed & Structure Plans
There's a new trend in garden design that is surprisingly affordable.
May 22, 2022
The Outdoor Furniture Collection That Sold Out in 48 Hours Is Back in a Brand New Color (and on Sale!)
Hurry — this fan-favorite design won't last for long!
May 21, 2022
9 Elevated Dog Beds Your Furry Friend Will Love
You already have them on a metaphorical pedestal, so why not go all the way?
May 20, 2022
6 Cheap, Easy-Grow Veggies That Go from Seed to Harvest in as Few as 8 Days
When it comes to edible gardens, you don't have to settle for delayed gratification. These picks will be plate-ready in a snap.
May 20, 2022
This Gardening Tool For Your Fingers Looks Silly But Also Satisfying
Turn your fingers into an actual green thumb.
May 20, 2022
These 6 Little Habits Make It Easy to Get Outside Every Day
Why not take that Zoom call al fresco?
May 16, 2022
I’m a Hiking Guidebook Author. Here’s How I Make a Summer Hiking Bucket List
Never wonder how to spend a fresh air-filled Saturday again.
May 13, 2022
3 Things Real Estate Agents Want You to Know About Installing Fences
No fence could mean no deal.
May 12, 2022
This Super Popular Garden Trend Is Like Thrifting for Your Garden
Toaster lettuce, anyone?
May 12, 2022
What Are Spider Mites And How Can You Save Your Plants From Them?
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.
May 11, 2022
7 Affordable, Low-Light Plants and Trees That’ll Thrive Even in the Shadiest Backyards
From lemon trees to weeping willows, there are plenty of options perfect for shady spots.
May 10, 2022
Before and After: Ali Wong Turns a Basic Basement and Backyard Into the Ultimate Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
Ali Wong give her best friend's backyard a makeover with the help of the Property Brothers.
May 10, 2022
A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Hobbies
Living
From stargazing to gardening, you can start these hobbies today.
May 10, 2022
Stinky Smells and 3 Other Gross Compost Problems — and How to Fix Them
It takes no money (and just a little time) to fix these four common compost issues.
May 6, 2022
Candles, Cake & Snow: How To Host A Sledding Birthday Party
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.
May 4, 2022
101 Ways to Get Outside This Spring
From your doorstep to the outskirts, here's your warm weather bucket list.
May 3, 2022
6 Backyard Accessories on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents
They’ve fallen out of favor with homeowners (and buyers).
May 2, 2022
3 Retro Landscaping Trends That Are Making a Comeback Today
HOME PROJECTS
According to pro landscapers and a historian.
Apr 30, 2022
B&A: A Boho-Glam Patio Redo Includes a DIY Chandelier, Succulent Wall, and More
HOME PROJECTS
"I have always dreamt about having a beautiful backyard that feels like an oasis," this DIYer says. See how she made it happen.
Apr 29, 2022
This Under-$12 Bug Repellent Magically Keeps Insects Away — and You Don’t Have to Put It on Your Skin
I'm gifting one to everyone I know with a backyard or patio.
Apr 28, 2022
Here’s How You Can Get Free Wildflower Seeds Sent To You
News
Help heal the Northern Great Plains and plant your own garden at the same time.
Apr 28, 2022
The Ultimate Composting Guide for Total Beginners
Here's everything you need to know about getting started.
Apr 22, 2022
6 Ways to Incorporate Swedish "Plogging" Into All of Your Outdoor Activities
Here's how to make your outdoor exercise routine even more sustainable.
Apr 22, 2022
Lemieux et Cie Has Launched an Eco-Minded, Stylish Outdoor Textile Collection
Just in time for Earth Day!
Apr 19, 2022
These Are the Most Popular Gardening Trends in 2022, According to Pinterest
From outdoor kitchens to cottagecore-inspired gardens.
Apr 16, 2022
6 Sites Where You Can Buy (and Sell!) Your Used Camping Gear
Great outdoors, here I come.
Apr 14, 2022
Courteney Cox Shows Off Outdoor Stunning Pizza Oven
News
But actually making pizza isn't as easy as it looks.
Apr 13, 2022
Ina Garten Shares the Joys of Growing an Herb Garden
Grab your gardening gloves.
Apr 13, 2022
7 Small Spaces With Big Outdoor Style
From a vegetable garden in an alley to a farmhouse modern shed makeover, these homeowners and renters gave their small outdoor spaces big style.
Apr 12, 2022
Here’s How To Grow Trader Joe’s Waxed Amaryllis
News
Spring has sprung and amaryllis bulbs are everywhere.
Apr 12, 2022
The Pioneer Woman Just Dropped a New Outdoor Collection
The new collection has everything you need to turn your deck or patio into a full-fledged outdoor living space.
Apr 11, 2022
Create the Ultimate Backyard Escape with These Outdoor Decor Finds Under $200
Wait until you see the swinging chair...
Apr 9, 2022
Try Out These Brilliant Balcony Light Ideas to Illuminate Your Outdoor Space
Nothing beats the feeling of eating dinner out on your balcony or enjoying the company of family on your stylish new patio furniture set. When the warm weather months roll around, you’ll probably feel motivated to whip your patio into shape, whether it’s super small or expansive. Sure, you’ll want to add some weatherproof chair cushions and ceramic planters to your shopping list, but there’s one thing that sets the ambiance like nothing else: lighting.
Apr 8, 2022
See How Garden Design Has Changed Over Its 4,000 Year History
News
A well-planned garden never goes out of style.
Apr 7, 2022
Bobby Berk Just Launched a Gorgeous Collection With One of Our Favorite Outdoor Furniture Brands
Spoiler alert: It's all gorgeous (obviously!)
Apr 7, 2022
These Are the Best Cities for Urban Gardening
Perfect for city dwellers with a green thumb.
Apr 2, 2022
This Is The Most Instagrammable Garden In The World
News
Start planning your visit!
Mar 25, 2022
Cabot's First-Ever Outdoor Trend of the Year Brings WFH Life Outside
News
Take your spring work days outside.
Mar 15, 2022
This Mobile Greenhouse Can Go Anywhere And Everywhere
News
Move your plants to the best spot in your garden.
Mar 14, 2022
These Are the Top Spring Gardening Trends, According to Pinterest
If you’re a gardener, you’re likely already plotting what you’re going to be planting come springtime.
Mar 11, 2022
Create the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis With These Stylish (and Affordable!) Walmart Finds
Shopping
Make the most of your alfresco spaces.
Mar 9, 2022
21 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas and Inspirations
'Tis the season for cooking—and dining—alfresco.
Mar 5, 2022
B&A: A "Jungle of Weeds & Webs" Becomes a Beautiful Backyard in Time for Spring
"It had never been landscaped previously," this homeowner says of her overgrown backyard. Now, it's well-manicured with great spots for entertaining.
Feb 25, 2022
B&A: A Drab Beige Roof Deck Gets a Wildly Colorful (and Comfy!) Redo
It's not too soon to start thinking about your outdoor plans this spring, and this is just the project to inspire you.
Feb 18, 2022
These Were the Most Popular Gardening Trends in 2021
Gardening company Breck’s gathered Google search data from November of 2020 to November of 2021, and compiled the results last month to determine what the most popular gardening trends proved to be in each state.
Jan 28, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 Redo Turns a Bare Backyard into a Relaxing Boho-Style Escape
Winter blues got you dreaming of warmer days? Get inspired by this patio redo.
Jan 7, 2022
This Wintery Backyard Addition Has — Wait for It — a 500 Percent ROI
Can you guess what it is?
Jan 4, 2022
7 Ways to Deck Out Your Deck for Winter, According to Designers
Ready to upgrade your outside space? Start here!
Dec 19, 2021
How Much Does It Actually Cost to Put Up a Fence?
Here's how it breaks down.
Dec 19, 2021
4 Essentials for Your Shed You Should Always Buy Used
According to real estate agents.
Dec 6, 2021
Before and After: This $275 Shed Spruce-Up Uses Mostly Reclaimed Materials
"It changed the look of our backyard completely," this DIYer says of her shed facelift.
Nov 22, 2021
Before & After: A Dramatic Paint Job Gives a 1918 Farmhouse a Stylish New Start
The new paint color honors the original house while also making it feel modern.
Nov 9, 2021