Plants & Yard Ideas

Don't be too hard on yourself.

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.

There were several fake plants sprinkled around Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool NYC event that look so good, I bet you can't tell just by looking at them! And the best part, these fake-but-real-looking plants can be purchased online, so you can snag a few for your own home.

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.

Just in time for the buggy season, Venus flytraps are finally back at Trader Joe’s and they’re just as cute as they are useful.

Why get your mom a bouquet of flowers that will only last a few days when you can get her one that can last forever?

Those of us who don’t have a particularly green thumb may find it difficult to give plants the TLC they deserve—even those that don’t need too much attention, like a Monstera plant. But if you’d rather steer clear of the real deal altogether, Twitter has a solution that brings in the greenery AND the wow factor without ever having to worry about watering or nurturing anything.

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!

Float in style.

From outdoor kitchens to cottagecore-inspired gardens.

Pretty blooms and pops of color.

Thankfully, it's an easy fix that often costs $0.

Great outdoors, here I come.

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

Grab your gardening gloves.

From a vegetable garden in an alley to a farmhouse modern shed makeover, these homeowners and renters gave their small outdoor spaces big style.

Spring has sprung and amaryllis bulbs are everywhere.

The new collection has everything you need to turn your deck or patio into a full-fledged outdoor living space.

Available on select dates across Apr. and May.

Wait until you see the swinging chair...

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.

A well-planned garden never goes out of style.

Spoiler alert: It's all gorgeous (obviously!)

If you missed out on Trader Joe’s olive plants last year, then you’re in luck.

Cute and edible!

Perfect for city dwellers with a green thumb.

Because rattan is totally having a moment.

This is a fun, fresh alternative to adding more framed art, mirrors, or textiles you typically see on a gallery wall.

If you’ve got a green thumb, why not consider planning your next trip around your plant babies? Boutique hotel Elwood Hotel & Suites, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is encouraging plant parents to bring along their greenery thanks to the world’s first plant-friendly hotel experiences, set to begin this spring. The hotel will unveil a collection of specially-outfitted “plant-friendly” suites and a series of experiences specially curated for plant-loving guests.

Start planning your visit!

You don’t have to live in the English countryside to find yourself potting begonias and hydrangeas in a lovely walk-in greenhouse.

Take your spring work days outside.

Move your plants to the best spot in your garden.

How I turned my self-imposed brown thumb green.

If you’re a gardener, you’re likely already plotting what you’re going to be planting come springtime.

Make the most of your alfresco spaces.

Who is she…?

Your thumb can be just as green as your outfit.

'Tis the season for cooking—and dining—alfresco.

Terracotta pots will never go out of style.

Here's an option that's only getting more trendy.

"It had never been landscaped previously," this homeowner says of her overgrown backyard. Now, it's well-manicured with great spots for entertaining.

Zero maintenance? Yes, please!

You won't be-leaf it.

My 19-plant collection is a memorial to Black history.

It's not too soon to start thinking about your outdoor plans this spring, and this is just the project to inspire you.

The hardest decision you’ll have to make about picking one of these cats up is which color to choose.

Another reason to visit the Silos in Waco, Texas.

This could be the start of a beautiful plant friendship.

Whether you're coupled up or going solo this Feb. 14.

In case you need a reason to get more plants.

You’ll be telling your Valentine you’re in it for the long run in the cutest way possible.

It's the perfect home for an indoor herb garden or long vining plants.

Your perfect bouquet is written in the stars.

Goodbye, Year of the Ox! Hello, Year of the Tiger!

His name is Earle.

This barely three-step DIY project will give you lots of options for showing off your greenery collection.

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.

More plants? No problem!