How to Landscape
Are you new to DIY landscaping and need some help getting started? We have the tools to guide you as you plan your landscaping project. Check out our top, best, and new landscaping projects, as well as our DIY tutorial videos, discussion boards, and slideshows. Join the Hometalk community of DIY landscapers and get ready to see results!
DIY Landscaping Design
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Mark out high and low areas
Print out an aerial view of your property using Google Maps to help you establish where your high and low areas are. -
Plan your layout
Plan around those high and low areas. Flowers that like damp conditions go in low areas and vice versa. -
Map out your garden beds
Decide which garden beds to place where, by considering which plants prefer sunny and shady spots. -
Add hardscaping
Pathways, walls, pavers, statues, ponds, and entertainment areas will add further depth to the garden. -
Implement your design
Be willing to compromise in case you can't source the plants you had in mind. Visit your local nurseries and ask for advice.
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Top Landscaping Projects
We have the top landscaping projects all ready for you right here. Check them out!
Easy DIY Landscaping Ideas
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6 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Add Curb Appeal
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Easy Way to Add a Garden Bed
Dreaming of a new flower bed but don't feel liking removing all that grass? Here's an easy and fast...
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project for picnic tables. I was tired of moving the picnic tables every time I had to...
How We Made Stepping Stone Walkway From Ice Cream Buckets.
We had already purchased molds from Lowe`s that made this pattern. We are using this pattern that...
Run-off Rivers and Gardens
We built our home, and our yard. We bought 10 acres 2 years ago, it was a canola field. This year we...
Simple Garden Path
This is a simple wooden garden path that can be made with a few logs, a chain saw, some oil, and...
From a Tired Old Looking Yard Island to a Patio
We moved to our new home back about 5 years ago. It was a forest in my backyard, trees everywhere,...
Updating Back and Side Yard
I wasn't really too concerned at first about fixing up our yard since... well, we are in the country...
13 Easy DIY Backyard Landscaping Ideas
If you’re looking to add some pizzazz to your yard, these 13 DIY backyard landscaping ideas have...
Popular Slideshows for Landscaping
Landscaping slideshows sure to get your creative juices flowing. You've got this.
Landscaping Videos
Are you looking for landscaping video tutorials for tips and hacks? Look no more.
Backyard Redo
Wanted a little oasis of sorts as I am allergic to grass, this is what I did to my backyard.
Easy Way to Add a Garden Bed
Dreaming of a new flower bed but don't feel liking removing all that grass? Here's an easy and fast...
Simple Garden Path
This is a simple wooden garden path that can be made with a few logs, a chain saw, some oil, and...
How to Make Grass Grow Fast & Fix Bald Spots
Here's a video and simple how-to instructions showing you how to make grass grow fast and fix bald...
Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Landscaping Projects
We have the best DIY landscaping projects to inspire you and get you planning.
Townhouse Muddy Mess to Secret Garden
July 2016: We bought our townhouse 7 years ago and every year from spring through fall every time it...
Creating a backyard retreat with a new patio, water feature, and an...
The client was looking to add another level to their outdoor living space. The sounds of splashing...
Hard Landscaping With Rocks or Pebbles
I have been collecting rocks my for as long as I can remember. Moving them from house to house was...
Updating Back and Side Yard
I wasn't really too concerned at first about fixing up our yard since... well, we are in the country...
Timber Garden Stairs/Steps
Our back garden is on a very steep slope. Part of it has a hill that for every 4.5 metres, the...
Stair Riser Planter Garden
I've always dreamed of a super simple, easily accessible and manageable herb garden. I've tried...
Popular Landscaping Discussions
What consitutes good landscaping? Let your voice be heard on our discussion board.
Landscaping for steep slope
Our yard has a very steep slope along one side of the driveway and...
Got a Growing Question?
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New Landscaping Projects
Need some new DIY landscaping ideas? Check out our collection of projects here.
Xeriscaped / Organic Rooftop Gardens
We transformed a steeply sloped lot covered in invasive blackberries into a low-maintenance retreat...
How To Make A Paving Stone Planter Box !
Last year there was a great sale on paving stones, priced at 5 for $1.00 at Lowes. So we purchased...
Super Easy DIY Modern Geometric Concrete Stepping Stones With Bling!
Mom and Pop's front yard needed a little somethin'-somethin'. So I thought some stepping stones...
Changing It Out/saving Water
My wife and I had talked about converting the lawn in the back yard to xeriscaping for several...
Mosaic Walkway
Our front walkway was just recycled concrete pieces and dirt. I decided I wanted a mosaic walkway...
Backyard Redo
Wanted a little oasis of sorts as I am allergic to grass, this is what I did to my backyard.
Browse Landscaping Projects
My house after I installed the yard
I bought a house brand new without any landscaping whatsoever. It was only dirt and it took me 5...
Custom cedar arbor enhances home's front entrance and paver patio...
Creating a warm and welcoming space at the home entrance is very important. The cedar arbor has...
Progress Pictures! A labor of love....a therapeutic garden for my...
My mom is 87 years old and has Alzheimer and vascular dementia that is worsening. As a recent...
Front Yard Landscape Installation
This Landscaping Project included supply and installation of landscaping based on Howard J. Supnik...
Summer Annuals 2014 & Patching Grass Successfully
Summer annuals were planted in mid-May, with a nice, clean edge on the beds. With steel edging...
Backyard Fix Up - Messy Corners
This corner outside our bedroom used to be dominated by an oak tree. It died two years ago and was...
