Turn your yard, porch or balcony into a space you love spending time in. Here you’ll find garden ideas and outdoor projects for small yards and big ones, from raised beds and container gardens to patios, porches and backyard makeovers. We also share simple growing guides for vegetables, herbs and flowers, with timing, spacing and care tips for beginners. Building a raised bed? Use our free raised bed soil calculator to see how much soil to buy before you head to the store.
Few garden wins beat carrying a heavy, crisp cabbage head in from the backyard. Cabbage is easier to grow than you might expect. If you have ever wondered how to grow cabbage in a small space, start here. The seven sections below walk you through the whole season from seed to harvest. Cabbage loves cool…
That empty corner by the window catches your eye every time you walk past. Indoor plant decor fills those dead spots better than almost anything else, and it stays fresh long after you bring it home. A plant can soften a sharp shelf or fill a bare floor corner, and it adds life to a…
Pushing garlic cloves into cool October soil feels full of promise. Dinner next July is already underway. Planting garlic in fall gives each clove a head start. Roots settle in before winter. Growth resumes early in spring, which leads to bigger, tastier bulbs. The work itself is simple, and the bed needs little attention while…
That tall, glossy tree in the corner looks like it should be easy. Then a leaf turns brown, two more drop, and the whole plant seems to sulk. You are not alone in this. Good fiddle leaf fig care comes down to a few steady habits, and this guide walks through each one in order….
A bare patio and one lonely chair hold so much promise, and a handful of pots can change the whole mood in a single weekend. These container garden ideas suit patios, decks, and balconies of any size. Most need nothing more than a sunny corner and a watering can. Containers let you garden without digging,…
The first rose you ever grow teaches you something no plant tag can. A bare cane pushes out red-tinged leaves by April. By June it holds a bloom that smells like the flowers in your grandmother’s garden. Growing roses for beginners starts with that small shock of success. It takes only a sunny corner and…
In about ten days, one shallow tray on your counter can hold a thick carpet of green shoots ready to snip over eggs, salads, and sandwiches. That is the promise of learning how to grow microgreens at home: fast results from a very small setup. You do not need a garden or special skills to…