Find expert tips and retaining wall ideas—from floral accessories to stepping stones—to help you elevate your front yard and backyard

Whether you have a modern landscape, or just a bit of patio space, you can incorporate some kind of corten steel element to make your outdoor space more interesting. From planters and retaining walls to beautiful water features, the possibilities are almost endless!

One of my favorite things to do when visiting other cities is to drive, or even better walk, around neighborhoods to see what they’re doing with their gardens. There is sometimes a loose regional style that I can pick up on, a plant that is obviously an area favorite or excitement of seeing plants not commonly found at home. The other day I was running work errand in downtown Vancouver, Washington. I’ve lived in Portland for almost 5 years now and this is only the second time I’ve been to…

A rock retaining wall is a reliable and affordable element to add to your garden. Find out how to make this easy-to-build gabion look-alike.

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If you have uneven ground around the outside of your home, then it’s likely you have the need for a retaining wall. For inspiration on how your wall could look, check out our list of 22 retaining wall ideas.

Need a sleeper retaining wall built the right way? Learn how to build a sleeper retaining wall with Smart Retain steel posts from the experts. Read more.

It’s easy to get confused when shopping for planters or containers for your garden. Container gardening is not easy since there are many different types

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