Landscape Design 1465 Stories

Patio of the Week

Sloping Backyard Gains Lush Garden Rooms for Outdoor Living

By Sarah Alcroft

A landscape designer transforms a challenging yard in England into a beautiful, functional space for relaxation and play
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Patio of the Week

Small Backyard for Entertaining With More to Discover

By Sarah Alcroft

A London designer uses lush plantings, layered views and hidden features to turn a compact yard into an inviting retreat
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Fall Gardening

10 Ways to Enjoy Fall in Your Outdoor Spaces

By Marianne Lipanovich

Add seasonal container plants, light a fire, harvest veggies or simply spend time relishing the changing season
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15 Ways to Bring Indoor Comfort to an Outdoor Living Room

By Sarah Alcroft

See how furniture, amenities and design details can make a backyard seating area feel like an extension of the home
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Sheltering at Home

How to Create a Spirit-Lifting Sensory Garden

By Sarah Alcroft

To boost everything from memory to well-being, create an outdoor escape that awakens all the senses
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Patio of the Week

Dreamy Backyard Oasis Blends Classical Design With Lush Gardens

By Becky Harris

A landscape architect in California thoughtfully plans her own yard with a pool, a spa and productive plantings
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15 Ways to Carve Out a Secluded Outdoor Seating Area

By Sarah Alcroft

Create a restful retreat with these ideas for adding privacy, enclosure and comfort
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15 Ways to Create a Beautiful Outdoor Dining Space

By Sarah Alcroft

Discover ideas for designing a memorable alfresco dining area, whether you have a simple patio or a large yard
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Gardening Guides

Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe

By Eileen Kelly

Choose fire-resistant plants and materials and create defensible areas using these design strategies
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Patio of the Week

Secluded Wellness Retreat Nestled in the Woods

By Becky Harris

A designer creates a backyard with a hot tub, sauna and fire pit seating area atop a granite ledge in New England
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Before and Afters

Before and After: 4 Lively Yards Perfect for Late-Summer Hosting

By Elena Vega

Get ideas for all-ages fun from these backyards that squeeze the most out of the sunny season
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