Man standing with shovel in hand looking at backyard - Viktor Cvetkovic/Getty Images If you're no longer asking, "What exactly is a rain garden?" and are instead ready to install your own, you're ...

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Stop by your neighbors' gardens to see how they do things, or visit a formal garden to shop for ideas. Learn how to use lawn to showcase the plants around it. Other design elements to play with are ...

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A good garden never goes out of style—all the more so if it’s inside of your home. Verdant plants and vibrant flowers are a timeless way of embellishing interior spaces and a thoughtfully designed ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If you’re looking for a lovely way to spend time with your mom, friends or family this Mother’s Day weekend, how about strolling through your choice of 20 ...

For more information about local gardening resources, from tree experts and garden clubs to landscape maintenance companies and where to shop for outdoor supplies, click here. If you are passionate ...

Editor's note: This story concludes our series showcasing last year's Beautiful Gardens winners. We'll select this year's winners later this growing season. Watch for a call for entries soon. Poor ...

I fell in love with the many beautifully landscaped areas of the Smith College campus, particularly the gardens. Capen Garden, which provided me with the most stunningly beautiful backyard I know I ...