Having a tiny backyard, deck or even balcony is no reason not to live as large as possible in the great outdoors, and we’ve got tons of ideas to get you growing!
Small Gardens III
tiny-lot solutions • Small outdoor areas need big ideas. These plants and products fit perfectly into pint-sized spaces—including petite patios and balconies.
Get Growing with Gorgeous Containers • Follow our 10 tips for all-season success.
Easy Does It • No more mowing! Create a low-maintenance front yard that brings benefits to humans as well as to birds and pollinators.
side ways • The skinny on side yards: They’re no space to waste.
BRIGHT MAGIC • Pacific Northwest gardeners update their urban yard with colorful hues, transforming the landscape into a visual feast.
14 outdoor looks you will love • Increase your home’s square footage by creating beautiful and practical outdoor rooms. Whatever your personal decorating preferences, make living ‘al fresco’ part of your home and lifestyle.
full of flavor • Who needs acreage to grow a season’s worth of homegrown produce? You just need some seeds, soil, sunshine—and a plan.
Planned to Perfection • A novice gardener reworks a rectangular patch of lawn to create a stunning backyard escape.
WATER WISE • California homeowners plant a drought-resistant garden that boasts all the visual charms of Provence.
Ready for Rain • A D.C. landscape designer creates a beautiful rowhouse garden that thrives on extremes.
Zen Garden in 225 Square Feet • A courtyard becomes a tranquil retreat.
Sunken Sanctuary • Elevated planter boxes, trellised walls and a cool new staircase raise the appeal of a basement-level slab behind a townhouse.
Know Your Zone • Learn how to follow this climate chart.