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Hydrozoning Is the Secret Garden Layout Idea Designers Use to Make Heatwave Watering Easier

It's so simple, and you'll use less water all summer

Homes & Gardens · Jul 4

How To Make A Garden Feel Abundant Yet Controlled – 3 Simple Steps To Prepare For Summer Hosting

The three restorative tricks every landscape designer uses

Homes & Gardens · Jun 20

This Resilient Shrub Is Replacing Lavender in Cottage Gardens – It’s Practically Effortless, Pollinators Love It, and It Doesn’t Go Woody

Discover why garden designers are favoring nepeta as a low-effort, high-impact alternative to lavender

Homes & Gardens · Jun 12

If Squirrels Keep Digging Up Your Yard, You're Probably Making One of These Mistakes – Act Fast Before You Lose Your Plants

Learn what these troublesome critters are after in your garden and the simple actions you can take to stop them

Homes & Gardens · Mar 11

7 Winter-Blooming Plants Thriving at the New York Botanical Garden in February – and You Can Grow Them in Your Backyard, Too

How to get the best results from these winter-blooming stars

Homes & Gardens · Feb 1

When is the best time to cut topiary? Expert tips for maintaining this sculptural garden feature

Shaping topiary at the right time is important if you want it to provide year-round interest

Homes & Gardens · Aug 29, 2024

This Gardening Tool is the Answer to "Gardener's Knee" — And You Can Buy a Stylish One for $15

Goodbye discomfort, hello landscaping bliss. A pain-free summer is just one purchase away.

Livingetc · Jul 5, 2024

Ina Garten Loves These 2 Spring Flowers — Here's Everything You Need to Know About How to Grow and Care for Them

The Barefoot Contessa loves yellow magnolias and leucojum in spring, so I spoke to an expert about how to grow and care for these delicate blooms. Anything for Ina!

Livingetc · May 10, 2024