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Landscape Basics

Learning the landscaping basics will help you create the beautiful yard you've always wanted. Find landscaping design ideas that can add charm, welcoming color, and foliage to your yard. No matter what your goals -- and your needs -- there's a landscape plan for you.
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How Close Should Plants Be to Your House? 6 Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts
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11 Budget-Friendly Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
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What Is Firescaping? Plus How to Use It to Defend Your Home Against Wildfires
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11 Ways to Create Low-Maintenance Landscaping Around Your Home
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What is Meadowscaping? Your Guide to the Lush Lawn Alternative
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How to Use Landscape Fabric to Control Weeds
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4 Grass Alternatives for Yards with Major Curb Appeal
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The 3 Best Electric Leaf Blowers, Tested by BHG
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Woodscaping Makes Maintaining Your Yard Easier—Here's How to Try It
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How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass
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8 Front Yard Landscaping Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Home's Curb Appeal
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Drip Irrigation vs. Soaker Hose: How to Choose the Best Watering Option
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How to Level a Yard by Removing Bumps and Divots
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Should You Use Shredded Rubber Mulch in Your Garden?
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What Is Grass Paint? Plus 6 Tips for Painting Your Lawn
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20 Beautiful Pool Landscaping Ideas for Creating a Relaxing Oasis
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8 Small Front Yard Landscaping Ideas to Make the Most of Your Space
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How to Use a Weed Whacker to Fly Through Your Landscaping Chores
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How to Make a Rock Garden
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10 Farmhouse Landscaping Ideas for Adding Simple Beauty to Your Yard
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7 Steps for Planting Bare Root Trees in Your Yard
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How to Plant a Border Garden that Will Add Color to Your Landscape
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How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps
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How to Design a Garden by Plant Height
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17 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Boost Curb Appeal
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Sunny Landscape Ideas
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Flower Garden Ideas for Your Landscape
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16 Front Yard Flower Bed Ideas for a Welcoming Entryway
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18 Sidewalk Landscaping Ideas for Your Front Yard
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How to Build and Maintain a Landscape Retaining Wall
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10 Hillside Landscaping Ideas That Will Improve Your Yard
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13 Clever Side-of-the-House Landscape Solutions
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7 Best Plants for Slopes That Will Look Beautiful While Preventing Erosion
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11 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
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Garden Privacy Ideas that Incorporate Landscaping and Hardscaping
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16 Small-Space Landscaping Ideas to Make the Most of Your Plot
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Sustainable Landscaping Ideas to Make Your Yard Eco-Friendly
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How to Landscape with Rocks and Stones in Your Yard
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12 Balcony and Rooftop Garden Ideas for Creating a Serene Space
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Front Yard Mailbox Garden Ideas That Will Make You Smile
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Everything You Need to Know About Landscape Edging
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10 Native Alternatives to Popular But Invasive Plants Growing in Your Garden
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8 Curb Appeal Landscaping Ideas to Maximize Your Home's Value
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11 Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas That Save Water and Look Amazing
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18 Backyard Landscaping Ideas to Upgrade Your Hangout Spots
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How to Make a Flower Bed to Suit the Space You Have
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What Flowers Grow Well Together? Try These 28 Pretty Combinations
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How to Landscape Front Yards and Entryways to Maximize Curb Appeal
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7 Landscape Design Tips for Beginners
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18 Slope Garden Ideas for Planting on Hillsides or Other Uneven Ground
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Here’s What to Plant in Fall for a Beautiful Blooming Spring Yard
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15 Simple and Effective Private Backyard Landscaping Ideas
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5 Smart Solutions for Dealing with Poor Drainage in Your Yard
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When and How to Prune Trees Safely, Including Challenging Branches
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7 Winter Landscape Ideas to Add Color to Your Garden
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How to Make a Simple Rain Garden to Solve Stormwater Problems
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14 Easy Landscaping Ideas to Create Lots of Visual Variety
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16 Small Backyard Garden Ideas for Maximizing Your Landscape
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How to Xeriscape for a Water-Wise Yard
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31 Budget Landscaping Tricks So Your Yard Looks Like a Million Bucks
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Landscape Planning Tips From Start to Finish for a Perfect Yard
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Garden Path and Front Entrance Walkway Landscaping Ideas
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Water Garden Ideas to Create a Backyard Escape