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Category: Landscaping

Landscaping Blocks: 18 Ways to Use Them in Your Yard

By Jane Purnell | Updated: October 19, 2026
Landscaping

Key Takeaways • Blocks install easily: Landscaping blocks, wall blocks, bricks, and pavers often have a locking flange, so stacking […]

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21 Flowering Perennials to Add Color in Gardens

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

You love how marigolds, cornflowers, and begonias brighten up your landscape, but replanting these annuals every season takes time and […]

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20 Beautiful Flowering Vines for Your Yard

By Jane Purnell | Updated: October 5, 2026
Landscaping

Key Takeaways • The list features 20 flowering vines: Options like honeysuckle, passion flower, and sweet pea can turn a […]

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20 Water Feature Ideas to Add to Your Yard

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Trickling waterfalls, birdbaths, mesmerizing fountains –– these 20 outdoor water feature ideas bring serene ambiance straight to your backyard. From […]

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47 Florida Native Plants: Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: October 5, 2026
Landscaping

Key Takeaways • The list spans 47 native flowers, shrubs, and trees: Native plants are easier to grow than non-natives […]

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15 of the Best Ground Cover Plants

By Andréa Butler | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Do you crave a low-maintenance, no-mow landscape? Then, it’s deuces to traditional lawn grass and hello to these low-growing ground […]

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Pergola Kits: What to Look For

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

If your backyard needs an outdoor living space but you’re on a tight budget, a pergola might be your solution. […]

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Landscaping Timbers: 9 Ways to Use Them in Your Yard

By Andréa Butler | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

Looking to tackle your next DIY project but not sure where to start? Here’s an idea: Reinvigorate your landscape design […]

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How to Install Landscape Fabric (in 9 Easy Steps)

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: October 26, 2026
Landscaping

Landscape fabric is a popular but controversial weed control method. Most landscape fabric is made from a woven material that […]

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9 Pergola Ideas to Add Shelter and Style in Your Yard

By Andréa Butler | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

A poolside retreat, a shelter for an outdoor entertainment center, a place to nap or swing, a bit of privacy […]

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