Garden Landscaping and Design Ideas – Sunset Magazine

Firepit Terrace

This Is the Secret to a Better Backyard

Try these 10 practical tips for designing hillside landscapes that work with terrain.

April 30, 2026

April 29, 2026

Fluted Wood

Flowers & Plants

Chamomile and Colorful Tile, Birds of Paradise and Breeze Blocks, and More Perfect Plant Pairings You Need to Know

Northern California landscape design firm Friday Gardens’ go-to pairings for balancing bold materials in any landscape.

May 1, 2026

May 5, 2026

Friday Gardens Home Exterior

Bored with Your Backyard? Here Are 4 Easy Ways to Add Personality to Your Landscape Design

San Francisco design studio Friday Gardens is adding a pop of personality to the modern backyard.

April 16, 2026

April 15, 2026

Backyard with Grading

The Secret to a Functional Yard This Spring? Smart Grading.

From muddy to magical, try these practical and water-smart landscaping tips.

March 25, 2026

March 24, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Naranjo House Facade at Night

How to Turn Wasted Space into Curb Appeal Gold

Front yard landscaping ideas that create a softer, more functional outdoor flow.

May 21, 2026

May 19, 2026

Jacobo and Maria Angeles Spirit Guides Rabbit

Flowers & Plants

5 Art-Filled Gardens Worth Strolling

Skip the gallery walls and explore sculpture installations surrounded by nature this season.

April 23, 2026

April 22, 2026

Home in Toro Canyon

Decorating & Design

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

The best architects, designers, decorators, and makers shaping at-home luxury out West.

March 18, 2026

March 23, 2026

Plant Garden Protect Net

Winter Is Actually the Most Important Time for Your Garden. Here’s Your Seasonal Checklist.

All the tasks to do this season.

December 3, 2025

April 10, 2026

Give Your Yard an Upgrade

Palm Springs Pool Neon Light

How to Glow up Your Garden with Multi-Sensory Lighting

Illuminate patios, pathways, and beds with these solar and LED garden lighting tips.

February 6, 2026

February 11, 2026

How to Design a Photogenic Garden, According to a Pro Photographer

Harnessing light, composition, and perspective to shape outdoor spaces that feel as serene in real life as they look through the lens.

January 23, 2026

January 26, 2026

Bullard Diehl Villa Grigio Palm Springs Pool

Desert Landscaping Tips from Hollywood’s Hottest Garden Designer

Landscape designer Thomas Diehl of The Living Canvas shares his tips for a desert garden.

November 19, 2025

November 18, 2025

Lawn Removal Wild Canyon Landscapes

Now Is the Perfect Time to Tear out Your Lawn and Transform It into a Thriving, Eco-Friendly Garden

Reimagine your grass into something that saves water, welcomes wildlife, and delights all the senses.

November 14, 2025

January 8, 2026

Martyn Lawrence- Bullard Statement Tile Outdoor Entertaining

How to Create a Stunning Outdoor Space Like a Designer

Dara Caponigro’s new book brings interiors outdoors with inspiration from West Coast style icons.

August 14, 2025

August 28, 2025

Hilary Kearney

How to Build a Successful Bee Garden, According to a Professional Beekeeper

A beekeeper shares her garden design tips.

May 29, 2025

June 10, 2025

Pure Inspiration

Christiana Drewry San Geronimo Garden Greenhouse Exterior

Edible Gardening

This Cozy Greenhouse Tucked into the Redwoods Is Designed to Nourish Plants and the Soul

How a professional farmer paints with plants in the heart of the Redwoods.

March 24, 2026

March 23, 2026

Exterior featuring a pool and lush greenery

These Lush, Dramatic, and Comfortable Gardens Invite You to Spend All Day Outside

Expertly crafted exterior spaces that’ll encourage you to embrace the great outdoors.

March 18, 2026

March 24, 2026

Chaos Gardening Big Red Sun

Flowers & Plants

Why ‘Chaos Gardening’ Is the Wild Trend Taking Over Backyards Once Again

How to rethink untamed planting for a more resilient, beautiful backyard.

May 22, 2025

May 23, 2025

Viola Gardens

Permaculture Is the Wellness-Garden Trend You Need to Know About

A new form of wellness involving community, creativity, and a commitment to growth in both people and plants has sprouted in Malibu, California.

February 20, 2025

February 20, 2025

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How to Turn Wasted Space into Curb Appeal Gold

How to Turn Wasted Space into Curb Appeal Gold

Chamomile and Colorful Tile, Birds of Paradise and Breeze Blocks, and More Perfect Plant Pairings You Need to Know

Chamomile and Colorful Tile, Birds of Paradise and Breeze Blocks, and More Perfect Plant Pairings You Need to Know

This Is the Secret to a Better Backyard

This Is the Secret to a Better Backyard

5 Art-Filled Gardens Worth Strolling

5 Art-Filled Gardens Worth Strolling

Bored with Your Backyard? Here Are 4 Easy Ways to Add Personality to Your Landscape Design

Bored with Your Backyard? Here Are 4 Easy Ways to Add Personality to Your Landscape Design

The Secret to a Functional Yard This Spring? Smart Grading.

The Secret to a Functional Yard This Spring? Smart Grading.

This Cozy Greenhouse Tucked into the Redwoods Is Designed to Nourish Plants and the Soul

This Cozy Greenhouse Tucked into the Redwoods Is Designed to Nourish Plants and the Soul

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These Lush, Dramatic, and Comfortable Gardens Invite You to Spend All Day Outside

These Lush, Dramatic, and Comfortable Gardens Invite You to Spend All Day Outside

How to Glow up Your Garden with Multi-Sensory Lighting

How to Glow up Your Garden with Multi-Sensory Lighting

How to Design a Photogenic Garden, According to a Pro Photographer

How to Design a Photogenic Garden, According to a Pro Photographer

Winter Is Actually the Most Important Time for Your Garden. Here’s Your Seasonal Checklist.

Winter Is Actually the Most Important Time for Your Garden. Here’s Your Seasonal Checklist.

Martyn Lawrence Bullard's Garden Pet Peeves and Other Landscaping Advice

Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Garden Pet Peeves and Other Landscaping Advice

Desert Landscaping Tips from Hollywood’s Hottest Garden Designer

Desert Landscaping Tips from Hollywood’s Hottest Garden Designer

Now Is the Perfect Time to Tear out Your Lawn and Transform It into a Thriving, Eco-Friendly Garden

Now Is the Perfect Time to Tear out Your Lawn and Transform It into a Thriving, Eco-Friendly Garden

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