Gardening, outdoor spaces, garden décor - Lifestyle - MSN CA

How to Start a Vegetable Garden: Ask a Landscaper

2009-07-01T00:00:00

Tips and tricks for your own fresh veggies this year

Speed Cleaning: Pack Up Your Patio

2009-10-01T00:00:00

Summer's officially over. Here's how to winterize your outdoor space in a snap

Best Patio-Furniture Cleaners

2009-05-01T00:00:00

To start the barbecue season, you'll want to spruce up your outdoor table and chairs. We tested the scouring power of eight products, including regular dish soap and water, to find the top cleaners. We recommend:

Instant Porch Makeover

2009-05-01T00:00:00

A few easy (and affordable) solutions turned CL reader Heidi King's bare front gallery into a full-fledged outdoor room.

Ground Cover for Garden Pathways

2009-05-01T00:00:00

Soften the hard edges of stone steps, paths, or patios with tough but pretty ground covers that can withstand more than a little stomping.

Solar Lighting

2009-05-01T00:00:00

Illuminating a walkway or the edges of a patio adds a decorative touch to your home and ambience to an evening party. For quick and easy impact, consider using solar-powered lights. Their pluses:

Outdoor Spray Paint

2009-05-01T00:00:00

When cleaning isn't enough, spending just a few dollars and an afternoon could save you hundreds on a new table and chairs. To find the best spray paints for coating faded plastic, weathered wood, wicker, and metal, we tested 18 formulas for ease of application and quality of results.

A Passion for Primroses

2009-02-01T00:00:00

Bred for their exotic ornamental characteristics, these charming spring flowers are enjoying a revival.