Garden Design - Garden Guides

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Skip Traditional Bird Baths: Amazon's Affordable Solution Keeps Birds Hydrated When They Need It Most

In the depths of winter, a regular birdbath can freeze. This $40 Amazon find helps birds get water at a time when hydration is particularly important.

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Annuals Vs. Perennials: Which Is Better For A Year-Round Garden?

Keen to create a garden that's filled with interest year-round? Here's how annuals and perennials compare, and tips to leverage them for ongoing color.

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7 Halloween-Themed Gardens That Look Like They Came Straight Out Of A Movie

From gothic plants to eerie props, these spooky garden ideas bring a little movie magic to your yard just in time for Halloween.

This Home Depot Find Looks Like An Antique Birdbath — But It's Not

Add a touch of old-world charm to your garden without hunting down a true antique. This elegant find is the perfect addition to a Victorian-era-inspired garden.

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The Herb Combo That Looks Great Together In Fall Gardens

When other plants start fading for the season, this tasty trio can keep your garden full of greenery, texture, and fragrance well into fall.

Hostas and other plants thrive in a shady garden.

5 Companion Plants To Grow Near Hostas For Season-Long Color

From colorful shrubs to vertical flower plumes, these hosta companions add color and interest that keep your garden looking lively well beyond summer.

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This Charming White Shade Flower Is Nearly Impossible To Kill

If you're tired of the same few shade plants, this contender is an excellent option -- it features white, bell-shaped flowers and tall, attractive foliage.

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5 Plants To Grow Near Hostas For A Garden That's Nearly Impossible To Kill

These tough companions thrive in the same shady, moist conditions as hostas, making them easy additions for a lush garden that can take a little neglect.

A garden has a concrete block in the middle with zucchini on it.

Use Concrete Blocks To Create A Budget-Friendly Raised Garden With This Clever DIY

Who knew concrete blocks could do so much? This affordable DIY is easy to customize, built to last, and makes creating a raised garden surprisingly simple.

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Outdated Boomer Garden Advice Millennials Absolutely Can't Stand

What one generation sees as gardening gospel, another sees as overdue for retirement. Here's where opinions are blooming in very different directions.

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7 Of The Best Backyard Makeovers From HGTV's Flip Or Flop

Fire pits, stylish outdoor living spots, and unique and unexpected green spaces. These backyard makeovers from Flip or Flop are serious upgrade goals.

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Give Your Garden A Grand Entrance With HGTV's David Bromstad's DIY Outdoor Curtains

If you’ve got a garden arch and a few basic knot-tying skills, this DIY upgrade can give your outdoor space a welcome worthy of a double take.

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The Joanna Gaines Garden Decor That Has Not Aged Well

Any style can date itself. If you embraced this Joanna Gaines garden trend, don’t worry — there are plenty of easy ways to bring your space back up to speed.

Joanna Gaines attends a White House state dinner in 2023.

How Joanna Gaines Transformed Her Rose Shed Into A Gothic Paradise

Obsessed with Joanna Gaines’ gothic rose shed? With a few tweaks, you can bring that same moody vibe to your own backyard — no farmhouse empire required.

Chaos Gardening Might Be The Easiest Way To Grow Flowers

Skip the sometimes-invasive wildflower mixes and puts those old seed packets to good use — get the seeds and soil conditions right and let nature do the rest.

The Sweet Way Joanna Gaines Keeps Unwanted Bugs Out Of Her Garden

The HGTV star has a surprising trick for keeping garden pests at bay — and depending on the rules in your municipality, you might be able to give it a try.

Joanna Gaines is holding a pot of flowers in a garden while opening a white and wire fence.

The Charming Inspiration Behind Joanna Gaines' 2026 Garden

Step into a storybook — Joanna Gaines’ 2026 garden draws from a classic tale you can recreate right in your own backyard with the right mix of flowers.

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The One Vegetable You Probably Shouldn't Grow In A Pot

Container gardening is an accessible way to grow produce in small spaces, but this American staple food really doesn't do well in a pot. Here's what to avoid.

The Gorgeous Trellis Joanna Gaines Had Custom Built For Hyacinth Vines

HGTV's Joanna Gaines knows that display is half the battle in the garden. Here's how you can build her gorgeous teepee trellis for your hyacinth vines.

Joanna Gaines smiles on the red carpet of the Time 100 gala in 2019.

How To Get Joanna Gaines' Look For A Stunning Cut Flower Garden Bouquet

Growing your own flowers isn't as difficult as it sounds, so take a page out of Joanna Gaines' book and test out these three cut flower species yourself!

Joanna Gaines smiles on her way to the Times 100 gala in 2019.

Joanna Gaines Took A 'Risk' On This Spring Flower - And Was Completely Won Over

When HGTV's Joanna Gaines tried growing this spring cut flower for the first time, she instantly fell in love with its delicate beauty. Here's how to grow it!

Don't Throw Out Old Birdbaths: Make This Charming DIY Plant Stand

As tempting as it is to just be rid of an old, unused birdbath, you can give it a second life in just a few steps by turning it into a DIY plant stand.

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The Gorgeous Spring Flower That Could Actually Keep Mice Away

While no plant is completely safe from nibbling mice, this classic spring bloom is known to be very unappealing to them, unlike the often-targeted tulip.

Herbs and vegetables grow in a container garden.

The Leafy Vegetable You Should Be Growing In Containers

Dispel the myth that you need a raised bed or an acre of land to grow healthy food right at home. This nutritious veggie grows well in containers in part sun.

Attract Hummingbirds From Spring To Fall With This Gorgeous Fast-Growing Flower

This herbaceous perennial checks all the boxes for hummingbirds, and they have the added benefit of blooming across three seasons. Plus, they aren't too picky.

Never Plant Mint Next To This Popular Vegetable: It Will Ruin Your Harvest

Mint is a little too good at its job of growing in your garden, so it's best to keep it away from this popular salad veggie. Mint interferes with its flavor.

A small yellow and black snake slithers in a yard.

The Best Way To Keep Slithering Snakes Out Of Flower Beds

If you're not too keen on snakes in your flower beds, you can design around them. Removing these two common decor pieces from your beds may help keep them out.