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Design Ideas

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Design Ideas

Spectacular spring front yard

This gardener transformed a boring front yard into a garden bursting with spring color. Here’s how.

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Tips for growing a fragrant garden

Here’s where to plant your favorite fragrant flowers for the most impact.

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Must-know garden planning tool

Ready to design a new garden bed? This simple planning tool makes it easy! See the tool and learn how to use it in this video tip from garden expert Aaron Steil.

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A blank yard becomes a peaceful patio

Before, the outdoor furniture sat on the grass in an empty corner of the yard. Now it’s a peaceful patio surrounded by a waterfall and bird-friendly plants. Check out the details of this gorgeous garden makeover!

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How to make a large garden more comfortable

Does your large garden seem too expansive and impersonal? Try this idea to make it cozier and more manageable.

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Learn to plant your garden in layers

Want to know the secret to a more sophisticated garden design? Plant in layers! Learn how in this handy garden tip.

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Make a small garden seem bigger

Did you know arranging colors in a particular way can change how large or small a garden seems? We’ll show you how this works in our video tip.

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Try this simple visual trick

Try this simple tip to make a tiny garden seem larger than it really is!

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A garden of spring surprises

It's a gorgeous spring day, and the flowers in this garden are ready to celebrate. Learn the secrets to making this garden so cheery and bright.