Best of Outside the Old House

It's not just the inside of your house that needs a little TLC—the environment around it is just as crucial to your home's overall restoration. To keep your yard in period—perfect shape, check out 10 of our favorite Outside the Old House articles. Whether you're wondering how to find the best mulch for your shrubs, or where to start when creating a historically appropriate garden, you'll find the answer here. So what are you waiting for? Dig in!

By Old House Journal

Invigorating Old Apple Trees Despite years of neglect, with pruning, trees can find new life—and bear delicious fruits—once more.

Digging Into Mulches
Proper mulching is critical for healthy gardens, but some mulches are more suitable for old houses.

A Sampler of Shrubs Worth Seeking
Surprise the neighbors with some too-rarely-seen antique bushes.

Standard Procedures
Growing miniature plants with storybook shapes and Victorian formality is easy, with a little know-how.

Tree Planting 101
To ensure beautiful trees for years to come, you’re better off ignoring some popular gardening advice.

Whacking Wicked Weeds
Don't let fiendish flora spoil your vintage landscape.

A Secret Garden Revealed
Careful digging brings a lost camellia garden to light so that it blooms once more.

Arboreal Americans
Unusual and valuable trees may already exist on an old-house landscape.

Garden Designs for Historic Homes
Look to the building for clues on how to design a perfect landscape.

Made in the Shade
Make like the Victorians and take a break from sweltering heat and humidity in a shade garden.

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