Rooftop gardening, or ecoroofs, are the newest way to garden. The benefits of ecoroofs are plenty and, best of all, a "green" roof is very interesting to look at, not to mention beautiful.
Hanging Boston ferns are a front porch staple that are easy to transform into hovering aliens in time for Halloween. Our tutorial will help you inexpensively magic up a googly-eyed alien in a flash.
Show off those succulents with a few basic supplies and a quick trip to the thrift store. Plus, learn how to care properly for those delicate little desert plants.
Dress up your porch or doorway with this glowing, easy-to-make Halloween outdoor decoration that uses basic craft supplies, a battery-operated candle and a skeleton.
While there are many advantages to growing tomatoes in containers, there are some things to keep in mind to help ensure success. Here are tips and the best varieties for patio tomatoes.
Electroculture uses the power of atmospheric electricity to boost plant growth. It has a long history and many gardeners swear by it. Learn more about electroculture and how to try it in your garden.
Got big elephant ears? Use them to make a garden pathway. We used large leaves such as hosta, elephant ear, sunflower or rhubarb to make these easy and inexpensive stepping stones.
Expert stylist Carley Knobloch as she hosts a tour of the 2014 HGTV Smart Home's front exterior and landscape. This landscape has an English country feel to it with a vibrant blue door that contrasts the more traditional look of the exterior.
At the 2012 HGTV.com Holiday House, Dan Faires decorates the exterior walkway with an evergreen arbor illuminated with LED lights. He also gives tips to decorating with LED lights.
When it comes to backyard entertaining, a horseshoe pit is always a winner. Clear and level out a flat space large enough for the regulation size horseshoe pit with stakes 40 feet apart. Add a few DIY benches and tables to provide seating for the spectators. Fill in with mulch, sand and rock and accessorize with a scoreboard to create not just a DIY horseshoe pit, but an intimidating horseshoe court to take on your opponents.
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