Handy Garden Plans & Ideas

What does your dream garden look like? Use these garden plans and designs to turn your yard into a beautiful place to play, relax, and entertain. Whether you have a small space or an expansive property, these garden designs will help you create gorgeous gardens you'll love spending time in. Garden design is the foundation of any great landscape. Make your vision a reality with the help of our garden design secrets, ideas, and inspiration for front yards and backyards.
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15 Winter Planter Ideas for Holiday Cheer
Your outdoor containers set a festive mood for the holiday season, with berries, evergreen branches, and dogwood—and help you showcase winter's beauty.
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8 Genius Ideas for Turning a Small City Backyard into a Green Oasis
Pros share how the right plants and a few space-expanding tricks can transform a tiny urban yard into a verdant retreat.
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10 Perennials You Should Never Plant in Fall
Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain types of tender perennials that are easily damaged by cold and require a long period of frost-free weather to root. To help guide your fall gardening to-do list, here are 10 common perennials you should avoid planting in autumn if you want them to thrive. #perennialplants #fallperennials #plantstoplantinthefall #fallgardening #bhg
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How to Make a Living Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece
This pretty living DIY pumpkin succulent centerpiece comes together in minutes.
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How to Grow a Lemon Tree in a Pot: 12 Expert Tips for Success
A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, including getting the plant to produce fruit.
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11 Fast-Growing Shrubs to Fill Your Garden in No Time
Weigela (Weigela florida) blooms with gusto in late spring and continues unfurling pink or white flowers sporadically until frost. The plant has an upright growth habit with arched branches that lend it a fountain-like appearance. Butterflies and hummingbirds are frequent visitors thanks to the prolific flowers. #shrubs #fastgrowingshrubs #gardeningtips #bestplants #bhg
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Create a Moody Container Garden for Fall with These Dark Plant Combos
Mix and match thrillers, fillers, and spillers for spectacular spooky season containers.
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21 Colorful Rock Garden Plants That Thrive in Poor Soil
Use these tough but pretty perennials and succulents to create a super low-maintenance landscape.
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16 Small Backyard Garden Ideas for Maximizing Your Landscape
Even the tiniest landscapes can be magical outdoor spaces with these small backyard garden ideas.
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25 Easy Outdoor Plants for All Gardeners
These outdoor plants are easy to grow and nurture into a beautiful, thriving landscape regardless of gardening experience and skill level.
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What Mulch Colors Should You Choose for the Prettiest Garden?
Find out how mulch colors can make a big difference to the look and health of your garden.
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The 19 Best Edging Plants for Your Flower Beds
Line pathways or outline planting beds with these beautiful edging plants for either sunny or shady areas.
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29 Best Plants for Trough Gardens
For the best plants for trough gardens, grow these drought-tolerant perennials, succulents, and alpine plants.
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5 Tips for How to Care for Mums in Pots So They'll Last All Season Long
These tips on how to care for mums in pots will help you keep your fall flowers going as long as possible.
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15 Colorful Fall Container Plants That Aren't Mums
Mix and match these fall container plants to create a colorful display without mums.