Outdoor Living Design Ideas, Tips & Inspiration
Turn your yard, patio, or rooftop into an outdoor living space you'll love.Ready to spend more time outside? Whether you're starting from scratch or just want a shadier spot to sit, let the plants do most of the work in your outdoor living space. They can screen a view, soften a patio, or add scent where you'll notice it. From garden rooms and privacy landscaping to small backyards and city rooftops, you'll find ideas for every size and style.
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12 Patio Garden Ideas That Transform Any Outdoor Space
Get expert tips and design inspiration for patios of every size, style, and budget.
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12 Tips For Designing Your Ideal Outdoor Living Space
Expert advice for creating an outdoor living area you'll love.
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Going Beyond The Straight And Narrow
A sliver of backyard space is transformed into a multifunctional outdoor living area in Portland, OR.
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Privacy Landscaping: How To Design For Privacy
Make your yard and patio more private with these options.
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Enclosures provide a peaceful sanctuary to unwind, read a book, or enjoy a cup of tea, creating a sense of privacy, security, and comfort.
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Backyard Landscape And Garden Ideas
Maximize the use of your most important outdoor space.
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Small Backyard Makeover: Using Every Square Inch
A tiny backyard is transformed into a functional, family-friendly retreat.
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Garden Room Ideas For Extending Your Living Space
See how one gardener transformed her suburban yard with beautiful and functional garden rooms.
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Common Plants Safe For Cats And Dogs
Keep pets from getting sick by choosing plants that won’t harm them.
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A Small-Space Flower Garden In Chicago
Who says you need a ton of space to have a thriving flower garden that gives back? Bethany Bey shows us how it’s done on a small rooftop garden.
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Protect wildlife by reducing light pollution in your yard with these dark sky lighting tips.
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Drought-Tolerant Landscape Ideas
Create a waterwise landscape to reduce usage and cut down on your water bill.
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Engaging Your Senses In The Garden
How to design a sensory garden to appeal to all five of your senses.
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How to Create A Magical Moon Garden
Extend your time outdoors with a nighttime white garden oasis.
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London Garden Calls Day And Night
A small urban garden strikes a balance between beauty and function.
