Outdoors

Because traditional wall lanterns have no business illuminating the exterior of a midcentury ranch home.

Extend the seasons with our favorite outdoor heaters for your deck, patio, porch and more.

Learn how to prep and protect your swimming pool and its equipment from freezing temperatures during the off-season.

Warm up your outdoor space with one of these budget-friendly fire pits you can buy online.

From midcentury modern to Southwestern, these outdoor chimineas are stylish and ready for cool nights.

This easy-to-grow tropical makes a gorgeous houseplant with hand-shaped foliage that ranges from deep green to variegated cream an …

Looking for some fall color? Add beautyberry to your yard. This low-maintenance native doesn’t disappoint.

There are several options for outdoor kitchen countertops — natural stone, concrete and tile are the most popular.  What you choos …

Where winters are cold, dormant seeding gives your lawn a leg up on spring germination and growth. It's sow cool.

Learn how to plant and grow this drought-tolerant western wildflower in your garden.

Protect shrubs, flower and vegetable beds from frosts and freezes with these pro tips and garden hacks.

Keep your yard and walkways clean and clear with these top-rated tools.

Ignite your landscape with winterberry holly. Learn how to grow Ilex verticillata and how to use it in your backyard landscape.

Today’s storage shed options are more attractive than you think.

Looking for an easy-to-grow shrub? Try spirea. This versatile beauty blends good looks with a tough-as-nails personality.

Creating a complete outdoor cooking space can be expensive, but you can still put together a great outdoor kitchen without spendin …

Spend more time with family and less time raking leaves with these efficient tools that make leaf cleanup a breeze.

Tackle troublesome garden weeds the sustainable way with this easy-to-make homemade weed killer.

Give your backyard or balcony a glow-up with some of our favorite string lighting ideas and product picks.

You don't have to head indoors as the temperatures drop. Keep your outdoor space warm and cozy with these essentials, and enjoy wa …

Commonly known as elephant's ear, this family of big-leafed tropical plants can be grown outdoors as a dramatic specimen plant or …

Staying green deep into winter's chill, these evergreen ferns bring color to your garden when every other living thing has turned …

Add instant shade for not a lot of money and just a little bit of elbow grease by hanging a triangular shade cover over your patio …

Grilling season is coming in hot! Find out which gas grill is the best fit for your space, and discover important details to look …

Elevate your botanical display with these fresh-picked plant stands.

If you’ve got a garden spot that stays moist, we’ve got a plant for you. The easy-to-grow cardinal flower doesn’t mind moist-to-we …

Honeybees aren't the only types of bees on your block. Native bees like bumblebees, sweat bees and mason bees serve a vital role a …