Outdoor
Transform your outdoor spaces into inviting and functional extensions of your home.
Common Gardening Mistakes and Their Hidden Risks
Disposing of cooked food scraps in your garden compost bin could be inviting a rat infestation directly to your backyard, warns an Irish expert cited by the Irish Mirror .
Mulch Offers Gardeners Easy Low-Maintenance Landscaping
A full residential mulch installation, typically costing between $300 and $900, can dramatically cut down on weeding and watering, saving gardeners hundreds of hours annually.
Amazon Mother's Day sales boost garden tools and outdoor decor
Amazon reported a 35% year-over-year surge in garden tool sales during Mother's Day week.
New Concrete Outdoor Furniture Design Trends For 2026
A heated concrete sofa in charcoal can command $3,950, according to Terra Outdoor .
Luxury Brands Elevate New Outdoor Living Space Trends for Homes
Maison Leleu, a luxury design firm founded in 1910, just released its first outdoor furniture collection, Equinoxe.
Kris Jenner's vertical garden inspires small space landscaping trends
Kris Jenner, matriarch of the Kardashian empire, recently unveiled a lush vertical garden at her sprawling Hidden Hills estate, a surprising embrace of small-space landscaping from a figure synonymous
Sustainable Landscaping Trends 2026: Effortless Gardens That Save Water
Xeriscape yards, meticulously designed with low-water, slow-growing plants, can slash annual maintenance to a mere three weeding and trimming sessions per year, according to CalRecycle .
Durable 2-Wheel Wheelbarrow Models for Homeowners
Many common wheelbarrows, from large stores or low-cost options, develop serious problems within 90 days of real use, according to Willmachinery .
Communities embrace drought resistant landscaping for sustainable gardens
Water conservation restrictions have just begun in Wake County, North Carolina, immediately impacting over 600,000 residents and limiting outdoor irrigation.
Why Xeriscaping Is Replacing Lawns for 2026's Low Maintenance Landscaping
Meadow conversions, a key low-maintenance trend in 2026, can replace traditional lawns and slash household water bills by up to 50%, according to Journée Mondiale .
Understanding the Demand for Single-Wheel Wheelbarrows
Gardeners in North America and Europe are increasingly opting for single-wheel wheelbarrows that prioritize ergonomic comfort and lightweight design, marking a significant departure from traditional h
Spring gardening events offer local gardeners new skills
This spring, volunteers in one community will deliver approximately 100 raised garden beds directly to residents' homes, making gardening accessible like never before.
Master Your Garden with These Top Edging Shovel Hacks
A recent viral video, showcasing a gardener creating razor-sharp lawn edges in minutes with a common spade, has garnered over 10 million views.
Denver Experts Share Colorado Drought Gardening Strategies for Spring
As Colorado faces ongoing drought, local experts share essential gardening strategies and plant choices that still thrive, helping homeowners maintain beautiful and sustainable outdoor spaces.
The Rise of the Unfussy Garden: Why Homeowners Are Choosing Presence Over Perfection
As homeowners redefine their relationship with the outdoors, the emerging garden trends for Spring 2026 signal a major shift from meticulous projects to personal sanctuaries.
Spring Cleanup Services See Rising Demand as Lawn Care Season Begins
As the lawn care season kicks off, spring cleanup services are reportedly seeing a significant surge in demand from homeowners eager to prepare their yards for warmer weather.
The Rise of the Personal Garden: Top Emerging Garden Landscaping Trends for the Spring Season
This spring, homeowners are trading perfectly manicured lawns for deeply personal outdoor spaces that reflect memory, comfort, and unique style.
Rising Gas Prices Affect Spring Lawn Care Services
As homeowners prepare for spring, reports indicate a busy season for lawn care services, which are also navigating the effects of rising gas prices.
The Rise of Maximalism in Gardening: Why Homeowners Are Embracing Abundance
A definitive trend analysis reveals a shift from minimalist landscapes to the vibrant, statement-making style of maximalism in gardening, where homeowners embrace abundance and color.
House Beautiful Launches 'Archive Dive' on Dream Garden Buildings
The new "Archive Dive" series from House Beautiful uncovers a treasure trove of historical garden buildings, offering timeless inspiration for today's outdoor living spaces.
Top 11 Porch and Patio Design Trends for Your Outdoor Oasis in 2026
Despite the allure of low-maintenance native plant gardens, many homeowners unknowingly set themselves up for thousands in future repairs by prioritizing only the cheapest upfront design options.
Top Low-Maintenance Native Plants for Eco-Friendly Backyards
Imagine a garden that resists freezing, drought, and disease, requiring less frequent watering, all while attracting local wildlife.
Top 2 Smart Home Devices for Outdoor Use in 2026
The Ring Outdoor Stick Up Cam, rated 'Excellent' and a PCMag Editors' Choice award winner, signals a new era for outdoor smart tech.
Top 4 Privacy Solutions for Your Backyard Oasis in 2025
Even Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis turned to mature-planting techniques for her backyard sanctuary, demonstrating a universal desire for immediate outdoor seclusion, according to Homes and Gardens .
Top 3 Beautiful Functional Backyard Design Principles for 2026
The American backyard remains the home's most underutilized space, with homeowners prioritizing interior investments, Forbes reports.
Top 9 Elevated Backyard Outdoor Kitchen Features for 2026
The biggest outdoor kitchen trend for 2026 isn't about flashier grills or more exotic materials, but a fundamental shift from aesthetics-first to function-first design, according to Livingetc .
Top 7 Ornamental Grasses for Beautiful Yard Borders
Some popular ornamental grasses, chosen carelessly, become invasive species demanding eradication, not admiration.
Top 8 Essential Gardening Tools for Outdoor Spaces in 2026
To tackle stubborn weeds on nonflammable surfaces, some gardeners bypass chemicals, opting instead for a Bernzomatic 19426 JT850 Outdoor Torch.
Top 7 Water-Smart Landscaping Principles for Eco-Friendly Yards
Homeowners can slash their landscape water use by up to 50% just by switching to efficient irrigation, according to Extension Okstate .
Common Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid for a Polished Garden
Imagine ordering deep charcoal grey landscape rock for your dream garden, only for a pale grey stone to arrive that clashes with everything.