Tag: landscaping

Like hydrangea, rhododendron, and lilac, spirea (or spiraea) has joined the ranks as one of the most popular flowering shrubs for the home garden. Their long-lasting blooms and ability to serve a variety of landscape functions — from mass plantings and perennial borders to groundcovers and informal hedges —...

Even a small front yard can be packed with charming curb appeal. You can create magical landscapes and inviting entries. 1.Extend the Porch An extended porch can make your home’s entrance feel fresh and inviting, plus it lends a bit of privacy to the inside of the home. Placing...

See how the pros use outdoor lighting to highlight landscape design and beautiful exteriors. 1.Eye-Catching Light Thoughtful landscape lighting is a treat for the eyes. “You want people driving by to take a second look because what you’ve created is interesting,” says Chris Mitchell of landscape lighting firm NiteLiters in Owensboro,...

When it comes to designing outdoor spaces, take it one steppingstone at a time. 1.Start Up Front If you’re wondering where to start a landscape transformation, look no farther than your front yard. It’s the first thing that you see driving up to your house, and you can wow...

Building your backyard on a slope can look pretty amazing. If you do it right, it can make a huge difference. Nuance is everything in landscaping: the variation of color, texture, material, and levels. The latter in particular is a landscaper’s blessing, for nothing invites exquisite contrast like a...

Even if you live in a desert environment, you can still have your garden landscaping look amazing.  1.Contemporary Courtyard This courtyard garden is a perfect example of how a small space can be used to create a modern and relaxing area that is almost maintenance-free. If you have a...

Enjoy a tour of modern garden designs that will inspire you to make you backyard different. Modern landscape design is an expansion and refinement of mid-century modern or Modernist garden design, hearkening back to the 1950s or earlier when residential architecture reflected optimism and rooflines exuberantly jutted toward space. Later, things...

Give your backyard a unique look whit some vintage garden decoration ideas. 1. Antique Metal Bucket Hanging Basket   2. Cute and Easy DIY Colander Planter 3. Rustic Metal Watering Can Planter 4. Vintage Desk Planter Decoration 5. Metal Bucket Flower Planter Display 6. Vintage Ladder Flowerpot Garden Display...

Although they all fall under the category of ‘evergreen,’ different varieties and species have different pruning needs and techniques. Here’s your guide how to prune different types of evergreens. Evergreens are great plants for creating dense, green hedges and landscape shrubs. While they provide reliable color throughout the seasons,...