Lawn & Garden

Backyard Ideas for Your Lawn and Garden

Growing a vegetable garden? Trying to get your lawn in shape for the season? At Lowe’s, we have all of the lawn and garden essentials you need, from topsoil, mulch and organic fertilizer to garden hoses, sprinkler systems and more. We’ve also got house plants, so you can bring the green inside. Need backyard ideas and how-to guides to get started on a project? Whether you want to learn how to build a paver patio or calculate how much grass seed you need for your lawn, get inspired with resources and tips on Lowes.com.

It’s important for beginning gardeners to start small and make good choices about plant placement. To make choosing the best plants easy, reference a zone list to find out what kinds of plants thrive in your area. For more in-depth information for beginning gardeners, check out Tips for First-Time Gardeners for helpful tips and tricks that can set you up for success.

DIY Garden Must-Haves

If you want to start growing your own food, you’ll need a variety of tools and materials from our Garden Center, including vegetable garden soil, such as organic soil, plus irrigation, insect and pest control, plant food, and a few garden tools. Plus, you can find the best-rated fertilizer for growing your garden. You might also want to consider purchasing lumber to build raised garden beds or pavers to build retaining walls to keep your crops in place. Want to grow a variety of plants to create a well-rounded food garden? From watermelon and potatoes to cabbage, lettuce and more, we have a huge selection of seeds to choose from.

Interested in a flower garden? Shop for flowers with bulbs to create a blooming masterpiece. Some favorites include tulips and daffodils. Prefer an indoor garden? We have a varied selection of small house plants. Whatever your preference, we have the plants, flowers and everything else you need to make your garden grow.

Get a Well-Kept Lawn

We know that keeping your lawn in good shape can be difficult. We want to make the job as easy as possible. Whether you need grass and grass seed to start a lawn or sprinklers, garden hoses or accessories to maintain it, we’ve got you covered.

Think of fertilizer as a multivitamin for your lawn. It provides the nutrients that warm-weather grass needs to create a strong root system. Strong root systems help support a healthy lawn when temperatures soar. A word of caution, however: Use a light hand, as too much fertilizer can burn your lawn.

Fall is the best time to fertilize cool-season grasses, like fescue, bluegrass and ryegrass. Look for fertilizers that are specially formulated for the fall season, as they’ll help feed your lawn all winter to build strong roots. Also, to help control weeds, a fertilizer with weed pre-emergents will keep annoying invaders like dandelions and clover under control.

Need help deciding when to plant grass seed? Check out our guide online, which includes information on distinct types of grass by climate as well as step-by-step instructions on how to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn. Want to learn about different types of grass? Check out our educational guide How to Choose the Right Type of Lawn Grass. We also have resources on controlling weeds plus high-quality weed preventatives to keep them out of your lawn and garden.

Decorate Your Outdoor Space

You can enhance your lawn and garden area with planters, stands and window boxes for ornamental trees, greenery and colorful flowers. Add a personal touch with garden décor, like birdbaths, accent lighting and garden statues. Landscaping products, like pavers and retaining wall block, can turn a plain space into a beautiful, functional outdoor area. Mulch does more than make flower beds and borders look neat and tidy, as it controls weeds and helps plants retain moisture, especially in hot weather.