Having a small front yard makes it easier to create curb appeal. Here are some small front yard landscaping ideas that can make a big impact. 1. Ruthlessly declutter your front yard. For many people, landscaping means…
Here are six easy-to-grow deer resistant annuals to consider growing from seed. Growing flowers from seed is so much fun, and it’s budget-friendly, too. Look for organic, non-GMO “heirloom” seeds, which are seeds from plant varieties that…
Learn how to mulch around trees in 5 easy steps. Follow this step-by-step guide to discover why and how to mulch around trees. There is a lot of misinformation floating around about how to mulch around trees….
I’ve always taken the less-stuff approach when working outside. Here’s my list of essential landscaping tools, along with some useful tips. 1. Pointed Shovel I have a short, pointed shovel with a looped handle, and it fits my…
Welcome! I’m Elizabeth, a landscape designer based in Central New York. I founded The Simple Landscape to help simplify the process of creating beautiful outdoor spaces.