Your garden is an extension of your home and can be a beautiful space for relaxation and entertainment. However, sometimes it can feel like something is missing, and the design is not quite what you imagined. If you are looking for ways to upgrade the design of your garden, there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to make it look stunning.
Photography
Rene Asmussen
Backyard garage conversion transformed into a delightful, multipurpose garden studio by Mutuus Studio. The flexible workshop area transforms from garden shed to exercise room to office to playroom to outdoor gathering space.
Project name
Ella's Garden Shed
Architecture firm
Mutuus Studio
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Design team
Jim Friesz, Kristen Becker
Interior design
Mutuus Studio / Kristen Becker
Lighting
Mutuus Studio / Jim Friesz
Construction
Crescent Builds
Material
Windows (NanaWall SL45 Folding Systems, dark bronze anodized). Glazing (Double-glazed Low-E Insulated Tempered 60, Spacer Bar with a dark bronze finish). Lighting (School House Electric light fixtures)
Typology
Residential › Shed
Ah, the joys of gardening — the sun on your face, the smell of blossoming flowers, and the satisfaction of watching your plants thrive. But wait — what's that munching away on your precious foliage?
Photography
Azerbaijan Stockers
Winter weather is hard to deal with, but the aftermath is sometimes even worse. Months of cold temperatures and snowfall means your backyard needs care to regain shape. One of the most affected areas is usually the vegetation. The lawn may have lost its luster and developed issues like bare patches or weeds.
Written by
Catherine Park
Photography
Max Rahubovskiy
A garden awning is a fantastic addition to any backyard. Not only does it provide shade and shelter from the sun, but it also creates an outdoor living space that can be enjoyed year-round.
Written by
Steven OConnor
Photography
@ 4045 (freepik)
Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? Maybe you just need a few tips to help you step up your lawn-care game! On the surface, keeping the grass in your yard alive isn’t all that complicated. You give it water, it gets sun and oxygen all on its own, and voila – it stays alive year after year. However, it may not be living up to...
Photography
Petar Tonchev
Gardening is a great way to bring beauty and life into your home–whether you’re growing vegetables or flowers–creating an outdoor oasis can be both satisfying and peaceful. But it takes more than just planting the seeds to keep your garden looking its best; maintaining a healthy garden requires regular care and attention.
Creating a contemporary-style garden with everything you want can be difficult, particularly if you're not a landscape gardener. The good news is that if you follow our tips and advice above, you won't go far wrong in creating the garden of your dreams.
Photography
Valentin Lacoste