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How to Pick the Best Ground Cover Plants
From low light to lean soil, experts say there's an option that will work for everyone.
We Asked the Experts How to Choose Outdoor Flooring
From poured concrete to bound gravel, there’s an option out there that will suit your design sensibilities, and your life.
Is a Rain Chain Right For You?
Replacing your downspout could improve both the aesthetics and the ecology of your outdoor space—but there are some things to...
Do I Need to Hire a Landscape Architect?
You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?
I Turned My Cobwebby Basement into a Home Gym—and Indoor Garden
If you want to make the best use of your bonus space, the first step is to just start using it—without waiting for everything to...
How to Save (or Budget) For Any Household Expense
You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.