Get Your Yard Ready for Summer Parties

17 Fab Patio Tips Garden Notes by Justin W. Hancock Senior Garden Editor What's HOT: New Varieties Top Roses Weed ID Groundcovers Flowers Chocolate Gardens Get Your Yard Ready for Summer Parties Make your yard the shining star of your neighborhood this weekend by using our quick and easy tips! · 17 Fab Patio Tips · Impress Guests with Fragrant Flowers · 21 Garden Plans You Can Plant Now · Simple Makeovers for Old Patio Furniture · Decorate with Fresh-from-the-Garden Bouquets · Get Ideas from Our Outdoor Living Gallery Mouth-Watering Recipes Share Your Party Pics, and Win! Garden Naturally Organic Vegetable Gardening Natural Lawn Care Mulch to Stop Weeds Add Compost to Improve Your Soil Attract Birds for Natural Insect Control Get More Tips from Other Readers More Gardening Secrets Hot Garden Trends Fun Garden Apps Top Plants for Summer · Water Lilies · Container Gardening · Rain Barrels · Our Plant Guide · Garden Doctor · Arrange-a-Deck · Sky Vine · Coneflower · Lavender Editor's Pick of the Week New This Week Awesome Coleus Thanks to its colorful foliage, coleus looks good from spring to fall (and even winter, if you grow it like a houseplant). Check out our exclusive collection! New Photo Contest Enter our new photo contest for a chance to win $5,000 and see your photo published in Better Homes and Gardens ® magazine! Plan-a-Garden Design the yard of your dreams with a click of your mouse! With our tool you can customize the size and shape of your layout as well as add furnishings, landscaping, and more. This Week's Top 10 Home Projects Click on the project names below to find pre-screened, local professionals to help you complete your most important home improvement projects. 1. Concrete, Brick, and Stone 2. Driveways, Patios, and Steps 3. Exterior Paint 4. Decorators and Designers 5. Garage Doors 6. Landscape and Decks 7. Roofing, Siding, and Gutters 8. Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs 9. Kitchen or Bath Remodels 10. Additions and Remodels Special Offers 1 YEAR FOR $5.99 PLUS FREE COOKBOOK & FREE DECORATING TIPS! Say YES to a FULL Year of Better Homes and Gardens® for just $5.99! You'll get a full year (12 issues) of Better Homes and Gardens for the low rate of $5.99! Plus, we'll rush you our All Time Favorites Cookbook. ACT NOW, and you'll also get a copy of our Quick & Easy Decorating instantly! Order now! »   Newsletter Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Help Center | Update E-Mail Address Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 � Copyright 2010. All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy | By using this site you agree to our Terms of Service. facebook Twitter