Category: Landscaping

How to put up holiday decorations in your yard and not ruin your grass? LawnStarter’s Danielle Gorski details how her family does it.

Key Takeaways • Ornamental grasses offer privacy: Pampas grass, Chinese silver grass, Ravenna grass, and umbrella bamboo all grow over […]

Mulch should typically be 2 to 3 inches deep, but depth varies with plant, soil, and mulch type. Here’s how to adjust it to your needs.

Thinking about building a koi pond in your backyard? It’s a beautiful and rewarding project you’ll love. But before putting […]

When you build a small backyard pond, you change your garden forever. The calming sound of water flowing is there […]

Key Takeaways • Water lotus survives koi appetites: This exotic, delicate plant competes with koi for the pond’s prettiest feature, […]

What are the best sensory garden plants to stimulate our five senses? Various trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses can heighten […]

What is a sensory garden? A sensory garden is an outdoor space with various plants and other elements that stimulate, […]

Landscape design is an art form and a science that seeks to create attractive, functional outdoor “rooms” through horticultural science, […]

A French drain is an effective way to move water away from problem areas in your yard. We’ll explain how to install a French drain step by step.