Landscaping Ideas & Inspiration

Our experts share how to light the outside of your house, from selecting the best outdoor lights to proper installation and maintenance.

Read which trees will brighten your yard with fiery red and yellow autumnal foliage. Our guide covers Smokebush, Witch Hazel, and more.

Here are our favorite fast-growing shade trees to keep you cool and give you privacy as well as ornamental beauty.

These living fences can solve a multitude of problems. Here are pro tips and design ideas for shearing success.

Our guide will help you choose the best grass type for your lawn based on your local climate and soil conditions.

A water provider pays people to ditch their lawns—and homeowners see a big dip in their bills

The probability of a home surviving a wildfire greatly increases with two fire-wise home improvements: fire-retardant building materials and, in the yard, the creation of defensible space. Learn how to design an effective and beautiful fire-safe landscape that could save your home

In this guide, we’ll explore eight grass species, the benefits and drawbacks of each, and their ideal growing conditions.

Don't let a small yard keep you from creating a beautiful landscape. See our list of the best trees for small yards.

With proper planting, trees soften your property—and bring it into focus

These ornamental grasses aren't only easy on the eyes, they're easy on the water bill, too

Here are our picks for the best 15 shrubs and landscaping bushes that provide maximum beauty for your home with minimal hassle.