Gardening Ideas & Inspiration

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S45 E19: Jenn Nawada gets a tour of a community garden in Glen Ridge, NJ
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Glen Ridge Community Garden Tour

Jenn Nawada takes a trip to Freeman Gardens, a local community garden where she gets a tour from Garden Association President Kevin Sherry and learns about its connection to the Glen Ridge, NJ project house.
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How To Grow Tropical Plants Indoors

Learn how to cultivate tropical plants indoors with our guide on plant selection, proper potting techniques, and maintaining optimal conditions.
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Best Plants for Your Bedroom

Your bedroom should be a place of peace and rejuvenation. Why not increase the ambiance by adding a plant to your space? Here are some of the best plants for the bedroom.
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Ornamental Grasses for Every Size Garden

With dramatic foliage and distinctive plumes, ornamental grass comes in all kinds of sizes to suit virtually any garden. Read this guide to learn more about the types of ornamental grasses available.
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Creative Groundcover Combinations

Why settle for a one-note planting when there’s so much variety to try? Here’s how to weave a tapestry of low-growing perennials that will beautify your yard.
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Guide to Creating a Living Plant Wall

Learn the basics of this burgeoning botanical trend and install a vertical garden for décor and more, indoors or out.
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Perennials That Bloom Every Year

With their ornamental beauty and adaptable natures, many perennial garden favorites are worth a second look for their resiliency in an era of weather extremes.
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Beautiful Container Garden Ideas to Brighten up Your Winter

Learn how to create a vibrant winter container garden, including how to choose beautiful plants that work well in the cold.
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Best Vegetables to Grow in a Fall Garden for Lovely Harvests

A fall garden is a fantastic way to extend your growing season. Here are the best vegetables to grow no matter what your region.
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All About Hydroponics: A Comprehensive Guide

If you're looking for a soil-free and eco-friendly garden, then this comprehensive guide to hydroponic systems may be for you.
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8 Pet-Safe Houseplants That are Perfect for Your Furry Friends

We describe 8 beautiful, pet-safe houseplants that can enhance your home’s decor while keeping your furry friends safe from toxins.
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14 Best Low-Light Plants You Can Use to Spruce up Any Home

Plants are a great way to bring life to your home, but you need the right ones. Check out these 14 low-light plants that can thrive indoors.
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How to Build a Kitchen Garden

A symmetrical design of raised beds grows out of a blank patch of turf­, adding beauty and productivity to the landscape.
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Low-Maintenance Fruit Trees To Grow in Your Yard

Realize your dream of growing your own fresh fruit at home, whether you have acres of land or a pot on a balcony.
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9 Best Perennial Shade Plants

There are plenty of beautiful plants that don’t need direct sunlight to thrive. The best perennial shade plants for your yard fit not only the climate but also the look and feel that you want for your yard or garden.
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Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Gardeners (2024 Guide)

If one of your family members or friends has a green thumb, find a gift that supports their love of gardening. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best gardening gifts to help you find the product that’s right for your loved one.
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See this Hillside Garden Makeover in California

Decades in the making, this terraced garden offers 360-degrees of color, while providing layers of privacy from nearby neighbors and a lush habitat for visiting wildlife.
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A Guide to Ice Cream Banana Trees

Turn your home into a tropical paradise with an ice cream banana tree. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the tree, including what it looks like and how to grow and maintain one.
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9 Mini DIY Zen Gardens

Bring the essence and peace of a zen garden to your coffee table or desk with small-scale terrains. Here are nine ideas to inspire you.
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Low-Maintenance Ground Covers for Any Type of Yard

Landscaping expert Jenn Nawada explains how ground cover plants are a creative alternative to rocks and mulch, and then tells us about some of her favorite varieties.
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How to Make a Hanging Planter

Follow these simple directions for making an indoor DIY hanging planter.
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Quick Tips on Starting Seedlings, Gardening Book Recommendations

Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada shares her favorite seedling starter kit, as well as her go-to books on gardening.
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Uses for Wood Ash at Home and in the Garden

Instead of tossing your wood ash, read these tips for what to do with fireplace ashes in your home and garden.
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Creating a Better Yard: A Comprehensive Guide

From assessing and designing to planting and building, here's your complete guide to creating a better yard for your home.
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All About Raised-Bed Gardens for Growing Vegetables

You can easily create an ideal habitat for growing vegetables in your yard with little more than a few boards, a shovel, and some soil.
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Top 20 Best New Home Products | Lawn and Garden

Whether you’ve got a tiny patch of green or all-out acreage, make the most of it with the next installment in our guide to the year’s best new products
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How To Create a Vertical Garden for Small Spaces

Watch as Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada installs a vertical garden to maximize space for a homeowner.
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Best Vegetable Garden Harvest Basket

A smart, new way to carry in the garden crops
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Colorful Garden Remodel

A California couple romance their compact property by carving out colorful garden rooms with plenty of guest-ready seating
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How to Turn a Feeding Trough Into a Planter

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada travels to Tennessee to build a planter out of an animal feeding trough
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All About Garden Sheds

Whether you have small or large garden shed plans, we offer an all-encompassing guide on your installing, building, and purchasing options, as well as designing and custom accenting your cozy workspace.
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How to Grow Tropical Plants Indoors

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook teaches a homeowner to get a tropical feel from indoor house plants
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A Magical Garden in Buffalo

A homeowner with a magpie’s eye and a restless imagination turns his garden into a space brimming with ideas