Backyard & Patio

Home+Garden: How Your Garden Grows

The dog days of summer can take a beating on Central Florida landscapes, but you can start planning now for ways to add a touch color to your yard, even during the hottest months. Here are 12 plant suggestions for showy blooms and/or colorful foliage.

Hancel Deaton,

Home+Garden: Patience Pays Off

A unique, drought-tolerant garden design draws praise from the neighborhood and passersby.

Hancel Deaton,

Make a Splash

Fountains, pools and ponds bring life to your landscape

Sarah Ristorcelli,

Rain or Shine

Tap into Florida’s free natural resource that falls from the sky.

Justin Braun,

I Love This... Fountain

Sarah Ristorcelli,

Backyard Blockbuster

Turn your outdoor space into your own private movie theater.

Kristen Manieri,

Natural & Native

Florida’s indigenous plants are beautiful and beneficial to your landscape.

Keri Byrum,

Step On It

Create a seamless look from indoor to outdoor with these all-weather rugs.

Hancel Deaton,

Birds of a Feather

Creating a hospitable environment for your winged favorites.

Denise Bates Enos,

Hot Off the Grill

Expert tips for adding a little extra sizzle to your outdoor cooking.

Denise Bates Enos,

Get Cookin'

Before you fire up the grill, make sure you have all the right tools.

Denise Bates Enos,

Paving the Way

Remodeling with pavers can increase the enjoyment of your home—and the value.

Denise Bates Enos,

Spirits to Warm the Hearth

Chilly Central Florida nights call for fire pits, friends and hearty cocktails.

Patricia Letakis,

Create a Splash

Three sleek designs for your backyard pool.

Patricia Letakis,