Landscaping

All the details on how to get rid of backyard pests, prune your shrubs, and choose the best plants for a gorgeous green outdoor space of any size.

Garden

Whether gardening to you is planting flowers, growing vegetables, or pruning shrubs, The Habitat answers all your spade and soil questions!

Gardening

Gardening: a chance to get outdoors, dig in the dirt, and grow your own vegetables and flowers. Check out our tips!

Outdoor Living

Whether your yard needs work or is already an oasis, we've got the best patio inspo and firepit plans — we'll help you elevate your time outside.

Edible Plants

From cherry tomatoes to butternut squash, you can grow a whole cornucopia right in your own backyard — if you know how. The Habitat takes you through the finer points of raising vegetables and fruits in your garden. Your grocery store days could be coming to an end!

Ornamental Plants

From flower beds to patio pots to hanging planters, decorative greenery and flowers can spruce up any yard and home and are often easy to care for.

Enhancing your curb appeal is all about beautifying your yard so that you, and any future owners, can enjoy it to its full extent.

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Take your backyard to the next level with a boardwalk or garden path that leads visitors thoughtfully through the space. The options are endless!

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Gardening has seen a major boom in recent years. If you've never even put a shovel into dirt, these tips and tricks are made for you, newbie!

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Pouring your own concrete is a tricky and time&#x2d;intensive job, but if you're up for it, the results will be worth the effort!

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Thinking of updating your garden fence, or building one where there's currently none? These inspiring options will help you narrow down your choices.

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It might be on a smaller scale, but home gardeners can incorporate many Italian garden features to create their own beautiful version.

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Whether it’s the regular maintenance, the aesthetic, or another factor, there are lots of ways to get away from the classic grass lawn these days.

Shrubs are a great way to take your yard up a notch, but it's important to choose one that suits your space. These 10 species are some great options.

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Landscaping inspiration from around the world will help you plan your perfect backyard oasis.

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Vegetable garden

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Planning a new landscape for your yard can be overwhelming, so browse these design styles for a bit of inspiration!

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Apple orchard

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Garden

10 Ways To Up Your Home's Curb Appeal

Get Some Backyard Boardwalk Inspiration

Landscape Design Tips for the Total Beginner

DIY Concrete Pouring, FYI

Consider a Chic Garden Fence

Create Your Own Authentic Italian Garden

Alternatives to Grass For Your Front Lawn

10 Shrub Species to Upgrade Your Yard

Backyard Landscape Style Inspiration

Inspiring Landscape Design to Spruce Up Your Yard

Rid Your Lawn of Unwanted Mushrooms

10 Tips for Healthy Fruit Trees

Garden

10 Ways To Up Your Home's Curb Appeal

Get Some Backyard Boardwalk Inspiration

Landscape Design Tips for the Total Beginner

DIY Concrete Pouring, FYI

Consider a Chic Garden Fence

Create Your Own Authentic Italian Garden

Alternatives to Grass For Your Front Lawn

10 Shrub Species to Upgrade Your Yard

Make a habit out of it.

Backyard Landscape Style Inspiration

Inspiring Landscape Design to Spruce Up Your Yard

Rid Your Lawn of Unwanted Mushrooms

10 Tips for Healthy Fruit Trees