Plants & Yard Ideas

From apple picking to a farmers market outing.

Novice plant parents no longer have to worry.

Place one or a few of these among your houseplant menagerie and let nature run its course. 

With eight faux seasonally spooky plants to choose from, there’s something for everyone.

Here are a few rules you should consider when you’re shopping for plant pottery.

Talk about paradise.

First, give them a week or two to adjust to their new environment.  

The queen gave her followers a glimpse into her lush courtyard.

Concrete slabs, chic black rocks, and tons of plants turn a backyard hangout into a bohemian paradise.

By understanding what you're planting in your garden and why, you’re furthering your connection with the planet and with Mother Nature.

Her new series “Sparking Joy” is all about tidying spaces outside a home — including outdoor gardens.

It has a CO2 footprint roughly 100 times smaller than its ceramic or concrete counterparts

See you at the garden center!

Get the patio of your dreams with a little help from Jessica Alba.

Because fun outdoors doesn't have to end when summer does.

It looks right at home.

It all started with terracotta checkerboard pavers!

This DIY-filled weekend project puts the "power" in "power washing."

The online retailer has released its first-ever dried collection.

"When the universe shuts a door, take it off its hinges and use it for decoration."

These plants seldom need re-potting, which means one less chore on your to-do list.

Tasked with caring for your friend's plants while they're away? Here's everything you need to know.

It can hold a full six-pack of drinks!

A smart new layout makes more room for this family's favorite activities.

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

Make the grass greener on your side.

Gardening gloves at the ready.

Yes, you can still plant in August!

It just took some strategic updates to turn this shed into a design focal point.

Outdoor projects are fun because you can let things get messy. Who cares if dust flies up or paint splatters? But there’s one important thing you might forget to clean afterward.

You can already feel the tension melting away.

It's not as simple as you may think.

A few DIYs made a big difference.

These are some of the most gorgeous, design-forward outdoor rugs that can handle the dirt and soot of the city.

This idea can also translate to the indoors, too.

See the top three (according to one company's hashtag search) here.

Garten recently shared her garden tour on Instagram, inviting followers along as she walked through the space at her East Hampton, New York home.

Yes, you can still have a fiddle leaf fig even if you're short on space.

Fool-proof foliage anyone?

Whether you have a mint plant growing on your windowsill or a bottle of mint essential oil that you’re not sure what to do with, there are several household uses for the herb. Below, six household uses for mint you may not have thought of before.While you’re at it, also be sure to check out our guides on how to grow herbs indoors, what the best indoor herb growing kits are, and the 10 easiest herbs to grow.

Bring happy hour to your backyard.

Make the most of the warm summer nights.

Plus, other tips and tricks to enhance your vegetable garden.

There's a dream patio hidden under all that foliage.

"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.

Her step-by-step process is clear and simple.

It can also double as an end table, a mini book shelf, or a plant stand.

“I wanted one of these but I did not want to pay $1,000, which was the price of the ones I was looking at online for this size.”

Before you zip off to a big-box store to create an in-vogue patio, you may want to reroute to your local vintage spot. Here's why.

Because, really, who better to tell us which plant posters to follow next than plant influencers themselves?

One study set out to find the perfect low-maintenance green desk accessory.

If you think having roses in your yard will make your property stand out, think again. Some 19 states across the U.S. have the same idea.Spring Hill Nurseries in Ohio has announced the results of a survey revealing the most popular flower grown in every state. To conduct the study, they came up with a list of 20 common flower varieties and asked respondents in all 50 states to choose their favorite.The most popular of them all? Roses!

Let the entertaining begin!

Here's how to decide which is right for your home and lifestyle.

Looking for new ways to display your favorite plants? Here are five fresh ideas.

And what to do instead.

No, money doesn’t grow on trees, but rather variegated Mini Monsteras.

"So easy to use this mess-free design, and my pet loves it."

Mosquito magnets, rejoice!

Sure, plant markers can be practical, but they can be cute and clever as well. Just think of all the greenery puns you can decorate with!

Adding greenery means getting creative in making space for houseplants — but this desk makes it easy.

Too-moist plants can negatively impact the plant parent’s health, too.

If you’re looking to take your fireplace a stylish step further, consider adding some live greens to that recipe.

You're gonna need a lot more than bottled water and canned spaghetti...

These are the most (and least) photographed plants.

This DIY is easy and endlessly customizable to suit your space.

Yardzen's new report breaks down some of the top trends this season.

A new survey explores how the pandemic has informed outdoor living spaces.

You can bring greenery into your home no matter its size.

Sometimes it feels like my plants care for me as much as I care for them.

City living just got that much greener.

Plus 3 reasons why.