Yard in the woods

We recently started creating outdoor spaces in the woods so we are sharing how we cleared wood space to create more space for our home and patio

It's that time of year again... time to get outside and spruce up the yard. The biggest job we have every year or so is spreading mulch. Many of our neighbors use pine straw, but it breaks down too fast and it has to be done twice a year to look good. That's definitely not happening. Plus, when we had pine straw we had too many snakes up near the house that would crawl in it. After doing pine straw for a couple of years we changed to hardwood mulch because it lasts about a year and a half if…

These shade garden ideas, plant suggestions, and photos will inspire you to add bold, beautiful colors, even in the shadiest reaches of your yard.

This garden in Minnesota is mostly shady with some sun. See how this gardener chooses plants that do well in shade, and tries to avoid deer. Lots of hosta (except the deer really like them), astilbe (Astilbe chinensis, Zone 4 - 8) is becoming a favorite, hydrangeas of many kinds, and more.

Designing your own woodland garden can be a rewarding process! With careful planning and good species selection even small spaces can become enchanting woodland gardens. Here, I walk you through all the considerations of woodland garden design.

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Freshen up your backyard and build outdoor stairs with this how-to guide from BHG's Adam Doville, including step-by-step pictures.

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