With simple tools and no masonry experience, you can turn a pile of old broken bricks into a handsome patio or garden path.

Constructed with a strawberry jar, azalea pot, and terra-cotta bowl, this fountain is ideal for a deck or patio. Just imagine yourself relaxing to the soothing sound of bubbling water on a hot summer day.

Who among us isn't interested in being more relaxed? Creating outdoor spaces that promote wellness and relaxation is a trend we love, and these experts agree.

Add curb appeal to your front yard by planting a garden around your mailbox. Here are some mailbox planter ideas to get you started.

Parrot's feather is a versatile plant for ponds and water gardens. Grow it underwater to oxygenate water, provide fish a place to hide, and reduce on algae.

This water garden beauty thrives in different landscape settings—here’s what you need to know when selecting a lotus for your needs.

These outdoor succulent container ideas feature not only dramatic arrangements, but resistance to heat and drought.

Learn how to make a hanging basket that will grow and add color and life to your front porch. Hanging baskets are a lovely way to welcome guests.

Rocks, gravel, and similar materials are touted as effective ways to provide drainage for potted plants—but in actuality, they do more harm than good.

Add dimension to your growing spaces with vertical gardening—whether you're concocting an herb garden, dressing a trellis, or adding color while saving space.

Count on these patio plants to add sweet fragrance to outdoor spaces with their flowers or even foliage.

Make these unique containers yourself. Over time, the artificial stone beds will age and gather moss for added charm.

Use these flower pot ideas for beautiful combinations to brighten up your porch, patio, or other spots that need a boost of color.

Using an old picture frame and a few plants, you can create succulent wall art to add life to your home.

Follow these easy steps for planting a container garden. Our guide outlines how to choose a container, the right plants, and how to combine them.

Texas sage is an easy-to-grow, heat and drought-tolerant native shrub for the Southwestern garden that bears pink and purple flowers throughout the season.

Easy-to-grow heathers bring year-round color to gardens in almost any climate. Learn how to choose, plant, and care for flowering heathers and heaths.

Find out how to grow a native sweet gum tree so you can enjoy its shade and beautiful fall foliage.

Use these tips on pruning evergreens like boxwood, yews, and junipers so they don't become overgrown messes.

Pruning clematis correctly, depending on the group it's in, will help your vine look its best year after year.