Styling by Virginie Martocq and Julia Black

These pretty flower garlands can be hung on trees, draped on chairs or used to create a pretty table setting.

How to make flower garlands for a backyard party - Chatelainev

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Simple pleasures: These pretty floral decorations can be hung on trees, draped on chairs or used to create a summery table setting

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Photos by Roberto Caruso; Styling by Julia Black

Double up your living space by making your backyard multi-task: With smart planning and a few tricks, you'll never want to go inside

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Frankie "Flowers" Ferragine is Cityline's garden guru and Breakfast Television's weather anchor. His advice will have you the envy of the block this summer with your luscious lawn and gorgeous gardens.

How to get your garden growing: Advice from Frankie 'Flowers'

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20 ways to spiff up your backyard

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Here's a quick cheat sheet with eight of the easiest garden staples to grow from seeds.

Easiest seeds to grow in your garden

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My garden is a work in progress — I’ve done all the landscaping myself, little by little over the summers we’ve lived here. But while I’d love to have a garden full of gorgeous perennials, I still have bare spots I need to fill in with annuals. That means spending money on plants every year — and that gets really expensive.

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Follow these quick and easy steps to beautify your backyard. From decor ideas to gardening tricks, these spring garden tips will beautify your backyard, fast.

Spring garden tips: 16 ideas to get your garden ready!

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20 ways to spiff up your backyard

Pretty flower garlands for a long-weekend party

Four tips to create a gorgeous outdoor living space

How to get your garden growing: Advice from Frankie 'Flowers'

The easiest seeds to grow in your garden

16 tips to get your garden ready for spring