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7 Calming Plants For A Tranquil Garden That Soothes The Senses and Brings a Sense of Peace

From muted tones and tactile textures, to subtle scents and swaying shapes

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5 Things People With Gardens That Are Truly Relaxing Get Rid of Without a Second Thought

If you're curating a soothing ambiance outdoors, these things should be the first to go

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6 Container Plants That Come Alive at Night – and Make Your Patio Feel Magical After Dark

The sights and scents of these evocative evening blooms will tantalize your senses as you dine outside

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How to Make Your Late Summer Garden Look Fuller Without Planting Anything New – 7 Designer Tricks

It's all about how you style pots and create structure

Homes & Gardens

7 Tall Plants for Pots Garden Designers Use to Add Height and Drama to Patios

These statuesque species will naturally elevate your outdoor space

Homes & Gardens

5 Clever Ways to Add More Planting to a Small Garden — From Stackable Planters to Wall-Mounted Pots

Even the smallest gardens deserve some greenery, and our experts have the best tips for making the most of your space

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Heat-Tolerant Containers Garden Designers Always Plant in July – They'll Keep Your Pots Colorful Into Fall

These proven plant palettes look spectacular all summer, even when a heatwave hits

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The Mid-Summer Garden Reset — 7 Things to Do Outdoors in July to Refresh Your Space

Tackle these small tasks and your outdoor space will be back to its former glory in no time

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"My Hydrangeas Look Awful After a Hot Summer" — This Is the Low-Maintenance, Drought-Tolerant Flower You Should Have Planted Up Instead

Save your garden from making a poor impression with droopy blooms by planting hardy, expert-approved verbena

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8 Container Tricks That Make Your Patio Look Newly Planted – Instant Refreshes To Keep Pots Looking Chic For Hosting Season

Create a spectacular setting for summer entertaining and make light work of container gardening with these easy wins from gardening experts

Homes & Gardens

How to Cool Plants in the Summer Heat – Expert Ways to Reduce Stress on Your Shrubs and Flowers When Your Balcony Heats Up

Natural ways to take the pressure off your plants this summer

Homes & Gardens

Designers Are Ditching All-White Gardens – These Gentler Color Palettes Are Replacing Them for Summer 2026

With influences from naturalistic planting and native species, these color palettes are beautifully cohesive and highly composed, without being contrived

Homes & Gardens

5 Outdoor Furniture Mistakes That Are Making Your Patio Look Cheap — And What to Do to Make It Feel 'Rich' Instead

The best patios for elegant entertaining avoid these rooky errors according to landscape designers

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5 Problems Guests Will Always Notice in Your Garden, But That Designers Warn You've Become Blind to, and How to Fix Them

We all want to give guests something to talk about in the garden, but don't let it be for the wrong reasons

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Wait, What Is a 'Pocket Garden'? I Asked Experts Why These Small Gardens Are So Important, and How You Can Create Your Own Almost Anywhere

This is how to transform urban spaces by boosting biodiversity and supporting mental health — no space is too small for this miniature gardening trend

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Pollen, Staining Sap, and Heaps of Debris — These Are the 6 Trees in Your Garden That Might Ruin Your Outdoor Furniture in Spring

You don't have to get rid of them altogether, but they should not be flourishing anywhere near your pretty al fresco furnishings

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The Secret to an Expensive-Looking Garden Design? Repetition — And, Thank Goodness, It Makes Selecting Plants So Much Easier

For a garden that looks instantly polished and put-together, these landscape designers say the answer lies in repetition

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5 ‘Overambitious’ Things You Probably Shouldn’t Plan Into Your Garden If You’re a Bit of a Beginner

Gardening is for everyone, but you won't want to jump into these ambitious projects if you're inexperienced

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I'm Using the Japanese Philosophy of Hanami to Rethink How to Plant a Garden for Spring

Literally translating to 'flower viewing', this concept will frame your gardenscape beautifully

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4 Things You'll Really Want to Avoid in Windy, Exposed Gardens — Experts Share What to Do Instead for a Space That Thrives

An exposed garden doesn't have to be a disaster, so long as you know how to design it — experts share exactly what you need to do in these types of areas

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Sorry, Gravel Patios Might Seem Easy, but They're Not Always a Good Idea — Landscapers Weigh Up the Pros and the Cons for This Hardscape Option

If you're wondering whether a gravel patio is the right fit for your garden, our experts will help you decide if it's the right material for you

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5 Things to Do Now to Make Your Front Garden Look More Welcoming — They'll Add Major Curb Appeal and Set Your Lawn Up for Spring

Since this is the first place people see when they approach your home, it's a good idea to get it in shape for the season of blooms

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These 3 Patio Layout Tricks Will Make Your Outdoor Space Feel Double the Size, Without Necessarily Having More Paving in Your Garden

Even the smallest of patios can feel so much roomier with these clever, expert-approved layout tricks

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Dopamine Digging is The Gardening Trend We're Embracing for an Instant Hit Of Joy this Spring

We reveal the most rewarding tasks to tackle when it's cold outside to boost your mood and get set for spring

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7 best plants for small backyards – compact yet striking species that will transform even the tiniest of yards

Having a small yard doesn't mean you have to compromise on plants

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