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The Library: How to Plan Outdoor Lighting Like a Designer

Your outdoor lighting scheme is just as important as your indoor one, and doing it right can really make your outdoor spaces feel warmer, more welcoming, and even safer

Homes & Gardens · Apr 22

How to Design a Healing Garden This Spring – Stress-Reducing Plants and Layouts That Really Work to Reduce Cortisol

Designed in the right way, gardens can become a powerful force for boosting wellbeing and healing

Homes & Gardens · Apr 18

5 Uplifting Landscape Design Trends Set to Define 2026 – and Why Designers Say They’re Here to Stay

It's all about design choices that will last for years to come

Homes & Gardens · Nov 25, 2025

5 Hacks to Make Entertaining in Your Garden More Comfortable During the Hot Weather

Prepare your garden for any eventuality with these tips and tricks for outdoor entertaining

Livingetc · Apr 30, 2025

Narrow garden mistakes – 9 design ideas experts say to avoid if you have a slender plot, and what to do instead for the best results

Discover which garden design ideas are best avoided in a narrow plot and why they fail

Homes & Gardens · Apr 27, 2025

Triangular shaped garden ideas – landscape designers share 9 ingenious ways to redesign your corner plot

Expert tips for planning, planting and finessing a triangular shaped plot, so you can savour the space year round

Homes & Gardens · Apr 23, 2025

Urban gardening ideas – 7 creative ways to grow in small spaces, balconies, containers, indoors, and more

Make the most of your space with these innovative ways to garden

Homes & Gardens · Apr 15, 2025

11 ideas for awkward-shaped gardens – to transform narrow, sloping, and otherwise tricky yards into beautiful, functional spaces

No matter the size or shape of your yard, there's always a clever way to turn it into a green sanctuary

Homes & Gardens · Mar 28, 2025

How to achieve sustainable garden landscaping – 5 expert ideas you need for a more eco-friendly space

How to make greener choices when it comes to landscaping your yard

Homes & Gardens · Dec 7, 2024

How to winterize your driveway in 6 easy steps, including filling cracks and preparing for snow with the right products

Prepare your drive in advance of the dropping temperatures and protect it during the colder months

Homes & Gardens · Nov 11, 2024