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How to Give Your New Backyard 'Instant History' – 6 Ideas to Transform Your Patio into an English Countryside Escape

Elevate your outdoor space with antique pieces that will add personality and character for a relaxing, storied space...

Homes & Gardens · Apr 24

How to Make a Garden Feel Calmer — The 5 Areas Experts Say You Need to Consider for the Ultimate Outdoor Retreat

Switch off and tune out all the noise with these expert tips for a soothing, tranquil outdoor space where you can press pause and reboot...

Livingetc · Apr 21

7 Outdated Garden Path Ideas That Date Your Home – and Designer-led Inspiration For What To Choose Instead

The right garden path ideas can make or break your landscape design

Homes & Gardens · Jan 26

Is Decking or Patio the Better Choice for Good-Looking Gardens in 2025?

Weigh up the pros and cons of these different styles and work out which is best for your backyard with advice from experts

Livingetc · Jun 8, 2025

How can you make an outdoor kitchen feel more luxurious? Designer tips on making this hardworking space extra opulent

Discover the strategies the experts use to give an outdoor kitchen luxury style

Homes & Gardens · Apr 16, 2025

8 Tranquil Water Garden Ideas That Look Beautiful and Train Your Ear Away From Noisy Outdoor Distractions

If you enjoy spending time outdoors and are looking for ways to elevate your backyard's ambiance, here are 88 water garden ideas that are sure to inspire.

Livingetc · Apr 8, 2025

7 Firepit Seating Ideas That Help Extend Cozy Outdoor Evenings

From built-in beauties to flexible separates, these are the most stylish looks for seating around a firepit

Livingetc · Aug 23, 2024

5 Things People With Expensive-Looking Front Yards Have That You Can Achieve on Any Kind of Budget

The secret to creating a front yard with luxurious curb appeal is all in the finer details, say these landscape designers

Livingetc · Jun 20, 2024

Tall Privacy Fence Ideas — 6 Ways to Screen Your Yard Fully That Don't Feel Imposing

Choosing tall fences will keep your yard private, but they can dominate your landscaping too. Here's how to get the best of both worlds

Livingetc · May 30, 2024

"Natural" Front Yards Are the Trend for Prettier Landscaping That Doesn't Rely on Lawn for Curb Appeal

Drifts of planting that feels organic and wild, yet under control, is what the most design (and environmentally) conscious homeowners want for their front yards now

Livingetc · May 28, 2024