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Courteney Cox’s Sculptural Outdoor Mirror Is the Unorthodox 2026 Poolside Essential – It Creates an Artful Backyard Statement

Move over standard landscaping – Courteney's strategically placed mirror is the most brilliant way to double your outdoor dimensions

Homes & Gardens · May 12

Undressed Water Features Are Boring — So, Here Are 5 Aquatic Plants to Add to Your Water Feature to Up Its Style Points

Adding plants into your water feature is the next level of elevating your garden — here are the ones experts recommend to try out

Livingetc · Aug 20, 2025

Keep aphids out of your garden with this surprising ingredient

Don't let aphids ruin your roses or tomatoes: this simple mixture will repel them without the use of chemicals.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 17, 2025

What Is Teak Wood? And Why Do Experts Swear by It for Outdoor Furniture? Experts Break Down the Pros and Cons

This material has been lauded as the gold standard for luxury outdoor furniture, but is it worthy of this status? Our experts break it down

Livingetc · Jun 8, 2025

Path Lights Will Make Any Garden Look More Expensive — I Found Ones That Don't Need an Electrician and Won't Disrupt Your Landscaping

I can't get enough of these smart solar garden lights as a way to luxe up your outdoor space. They look great, and they couldn't be easier to install. Win win

Livingetc · May 30, 2025

How to stay safe this BBQ season: 9 grilling safety checks you’re probably forgetting

Take care this grill season: 9 safety checks you're probably forgetting

Tom’s Guide · May 28, 2025

6 Trees That Landscape Designers Will Never Plant When They're Trying to Make a Garden More Private

Looking to create a more secluded outdoor space? These are the trees to avoid that won't actually help screen your garden from neighbors

Livingetc · May 25, 2025

"It Can Be a Blessing and a Curse" — Landscape Designers Say They'd Never Buy This Kind of Outdoor Furniture for an Overly Sunny South-Facing Garden

Black or white cushions? A wooden or metal side table? Whatever you're tossing up between, if you have a sun-soaked garden, here's what experts say to avoid

Livingetc · May 25, 2025

Wood vs Vinyl Fence — Which One Should You Use in Your Garden for Ultimate Privacy?

Your fence is a vital part of your garden's design. Here's the material the experts think you should be using in your outdoor space

Livingetc · May 15, 2025

How to Hide Outdoor Lighting Wires and Cables — 7 Tips for a Patio Free From Circuitry Eyesores

Visible wiring and cables are a major design faux pas your patio can do without. So here are some clever ways to conceal circuitry for a clean finish

Livingetc · Apr 4, 2025