Whether you start with seeds or lay down sod, a new lawn requires a lot of work, but the results are worth it, we show you how to get your lawn growing.
Backyard
Xeriscaping: Funny Name, Serious Results
Xeriscaping isn’t all about cactus and brown rocks — native grasses, plants and wildflowers can create a gorgeous, low-water, low cost, and low mantinence landscape.
Top Landscape Mistakes Fixed!
When building your new home, don’t forget a landscaping plan. Determining how you’ll use the space before you begin landscaping will help you avoid costly mistakes.
California Rooms are the New Florida Rooms
New homes increasingly include California rooms, beautiful outdoor rooms that incorporate kitchens or living spaces, in their layouts.
Grow Your Own: Starting a Vegetable Garden
Growing your own vegetables offers many benefits, such as more flavorful produce and smaller grocery bills. NewHomeSource shows you how to grow your own and have your own vegetable garden.
Liven Up Your Lawn: Maintain a Healthy Yard in Extreme Weather Conditions
Seasonal changes can be harsh on your grass. NewHomeSource offers several methods to keep your yard looking bright and green, even when the season brings fallen leaves and brown patches.
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5 Ways to Maximize Yard Space and Minimize Mowing
Planning your yard to lessen the areas that require a regular mowing routine can seem overwhelming at first. Here are some alternatives to the traditional grass layout that can help cultivate a beautiful outdoor space that requires minimal lawn care.
Building the Perfect She Shed
A she shed is so much more than a shed out in the back yard; it is your private oasis where you can do whatever you want.
Give Your New Lawn an Edge By Composting
If you want the kind of lawn that wins best yard awards, you should consider nourishing it with homemade compost.
Design Ideas to Make Your Outdoor Living Space Truly Yours
Create an outdoor living space that has character and that the whole family can enjoy, like a whimsical backyard space with permeable pavers, cornhole patch, outdoor grill and gazebo.
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Five Steps to a Dream Outdoor Living Room
Here are five steps to designing the perfect outdoor living room for your new home, so you can enjoy your yard year round.
Happening Hardscapes: Walkways, Walls, Steps and Borders for Your Yard
Rocks, stones, bricks, oh my! A nicely designed landscape adds form and function to any outdoor landscape.
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Ideas to Create a Unique Garden
Create a unique garden in your new home with these landscaping tips and tricks from NewHomeSource.
How to Start Rainscaping Around Your New Home
If you’re looking for a way to go green in your new home’s garden you should explore installing a rain garden in your backyard.
Landscaping 101: Best Trees for Curb Appeal
Adding trees to your landscaping plan adds curb appeal to your new home, and makes your outdoor spaces a more enjoyable place to spend time.
What is Fire Glass? Everything You Need to Know
Learn about Fire Glass, a luxurious material that elevates outdoor fire pits and indoor fireplaces to the level of modern art.
How Growing Families Can Make the Most of a Small Backyard
A growing family and a small backyard? No problem, make the most of a small backyard with these tips from NewHomeSource!
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How to Create a Private Pool Oasis for Your Active Adult Lifestyle
Our guide will help you dive into creating the pool paradise of your dreams, tailored to your unique needs as an active adult.
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Outdoor Living Trends
If grillin’ like a villain sounds like a good time, you should explore the latest outdoor living trends.
Surveying the Landscape: How to Plan for the Outside Elements of Your New Home
NewHomeSource helps you plan out the landscaping design for your new home, so you can have a lush space that works for your HOA.
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How to Get Your Yard Ready for Winter
Preparing your yard for the winter includes raking leaves that come with fall. Doing yard maintenance in the fall ensures your yard and garden can withstand the frigid winter months.
Is it Better to Buy a House with a Swimming Pool, or Add One Later?
Should you buy a home with a pool or add one later? NewHomeSource looks at the pros and cons of each, as well as a third option: building a brand-new home with a pool.
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In-ground Pools 101: How Do You Install a Pool and How Much Does It Cost?
NewHomeSource breaks down the costs and considerations that go into installing a pool in your backyard, so you’ll know how to install a pool and how much it costs.
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How to Design a Family-Friendly Backyard
Design a family-friendly back yard, so people of all ages can enjoy the great outdoors in your new home.
Luxury Alfresco: Designer Richard Frinier Talks Trends in Outdoor Luxury Market
NewHomeSource talks to designer Richard Frinier about the trends in designing luxurious outdoor spaces.
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Plan Outdoor Spaces to Meet Your Needs
A little planning can help you design a yard and other outdoor spaces that you and your family will enjoy for years.
Small Yard, Big Entertaining Space
NewHomeSource explores the reasons why modern home shoppers are preferring housing options that have smaller yards, without sacrificing a spacious entertaining areas.
How to Prepare Your Garden for the Winter
Prepare your garden for winter before the temperature plummets, so you can enjoy healthy plants in the spring and even some color in the winter!
Home Style Guide: Courtyard Homes
The courtyard home is of the oldest of architectural designs, but it works perfectly well in modern society, proving to be a timeless home design choice.
5 Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Yard
Our actions affect the living world around us. And fortunately, there are several great ways homeowners can go eco-friendly without sacrificing beauty. In fact, the results can be as stunning as ever!