Plants & Yard Ideas

It’s dog-safe, super durable, and also beautiful to look at.

Inspired by those dreamy, flower-filled yards you’ve been seeing on social media? Here’s what to know before you dive in.

A great example of using what you’ve got.

It’s providing food for bees.

This is a DIY anyone can do.

In just a few minutes, you’ll have instant shade on your patio that looks as good and refreshing as it feels.

It has 2,200 5-star ratings.

The falling-down fence and mushy ground spots had to go.

Including a clever bar table designed specifically for tiny balconies.

Contrary to popular belief, fire pits don't have to cost a fortune.

You don't have to live with tiny swarms around your favorite houseplants.

It’s also in the chamomile family!

These homeowners daydreamed about all the cool things they could do with their ample space.

You might want to head over to your local Costco as soon as possible.

No extra storage space needed.

Its self-shading design is genius.

“Not me immediately searching FB Marketplace for coffins.”

This clever DIYer “shopped” free resources to turn her unwelcoming balcony into a cheery hangout.

It's time to kick back in style.

Go get yourself some Friday flowers.

Sometimes, a modest shopping spree is all you need to give spaces in your home a brand-new look.

They completely refreshed my walls.

Starting at just $50.

You can find this pet bed both online and in stores for just under $40.

See how this homeowner upgraded her patio with $1600 worth of budget-friendly finds.

If there are fresh flowers in my kitchen, it’s because my husband bought them — for himself. I have zero patience for cut flowers. They are expensive and last mere days, progressively getting slimier with each passing hour. In the end, I have to deal with dead flowers that won’t fit in my compost bin, and a smelly vase that’s impossible to clean. When I see fresh flowers, all I see is unnecessary work. To be clear, I don’t hate flowers, just dying ones.

From gardening gloves to the internet-favorite self-watering planter, these Costco picks are perfect for plant-lovers.

I’m a newly reformed plant serial killer.

Trust me — you’re going to want to give this stylish storefront a look.

These easy-to-grow bulbs are a garden procrastinator's dream.

I can’t do it without my matcha lemonade.

There’s a small tool that will be a solution to all of your flower arranging problems.

Plan ahead and you can have a garden full of big, colorful blooms this fall.

If you want to revive a tired outdoor space, paint is the way to go.

Thanks to checkerboard floors and faux plants.

He hopes others will be inspired to do the same.

Including small-space-friendly pieces.

Starting at under $20!

Your favorite grocer has decided to bring back a plant that will make you go, “oh, snap!”

It comes in clutch when you need it most.

Take these steps before buying a new houseplant to ensure it’s happy and healthy.

They are going for just under $6 and give new plant parents a variety of options to choose from.

The pros at Forbes Advisor did a little digging to find out which U.S. cities are currently the most pet-friendly.

“This is the first time I'm living in an apartment with a balcony, so that was very exciting,” this renter says.

Check your store’s Bullseye’s Playground section.

If you’ve been pining over owning a palm tree for years, now is definitely the time to head to Costco.

The technique will not only save you time, but will also save your back and knees.

It's an outdoor entertaining must-have!

You have to see the results to believe it!

A solution for black thumbs and accidental plant killers.

According to those who buy bouquets of them every spring, they’re so much better than a regular tulip.

I’ve always loved the concept of having seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces — and a few weekends worth of DIYs helped me make my own.

Trader Joe’s has adult-ified the traditional Easter basket and turned it into something that won’t give you a stomachache.

So you can hang with your plant babies all day.

Create your own oasis in the tiniest of spaces.

What’s better than an affordable houseplant?

Here’s how to get them.

Just because you don’t have a perfect green thumb doesn’t mean that you can’t get involved in the joys of seasonal gardening.

The tropical plants are famous for their colorful trumpet-shaped flowers.

She created a chic headboard without spending hundreds of dollars.

Whether you’re a fake plant lover or bona fide plant parent, here’s the kind of greenery to invite into your life this season.

There’s something for green thumbs and plant parent novices, too.

It gently yet effectively removes the dust from all of my plants.

Convicted plant serial killer? Don’t let past failures get you down. These four tips will help you set up a plant care regimen that will turn you into a green thumb in no time.

You’ll never have to change the water on these babies because they’ll last forever.

Get this before it sells out.

Paula Bishir-Jensen made her gazebo safer and so much more sophisticated.

You may have plenty of ideas for the backyard of your dreams, but those infinity pools and sunken fire pits and outdoor kitchens — well, they cost money. We’ve got some ideas for budget ways to get the features you crave, so you can enjoy your outdoor space without spending a ton of cash. If you dream of: A backyard swimming pool… Try: A stock tank pool, like this one (above) from Tractor Supply.

From peaceful patios to beautiful balconies, these redos prove that you can turn even the tiniest outdoor spaces into welcoming and cozy retreats.

With these picks, your plant babies *and* your wallet will be happy.

A DIYer built her own pergola to get the oasis of her dreams.

According to a horticulturist.