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OUTSIDE THE OLD HOUSE

Learn about maintaining an old house in these articles from Old House Journal.

A Little Bite of History

A taste of neglected fruits grown by our ancestors beats a sound bite any day.

All the Hues That Fit

Awaken sleepy garden beds with splashes of long-blooming heirloom annuals.

A Primer on Pickets

By studying the building and applying a bit of common sense, you can infuse a new fence with the essence of a house's particular style and period.

Arboreal Americans: Unusual and Valuable Trees in Old House Landscapes

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

Arts & Crafts Alfresco: Products for the Home & Garden

Exterior Arts & Crafts-style fixtures—from door knockers to doormats—carry on the movement's age-old traditions of handicraft and natural living.

A Sampler of Shrubs Worth Seeking

Surprise the neighbors with some too-rarely seen antique bushes.

A Secret Garden Revealed

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

Best of Outside the Old House

To keep your yard in period-perfect shape, check out 10 of our favorite Outside the Old House articles.

Chimneys bottom to top

How to ensure that all the components are in good working condition.

Choosing Exterior Paint

Colorful Issues in Choosing Exterior Paint

Dealing with Woodpecker Damage to Old Houses

Plugging the holes of avian intruders can arrest their incursions while saving wood structures.

Digging Into Mulches

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

Directory of Heirloom Plant Nurseries

Looking for heirloom plants for your period garden? Our state-by-state guide will make your search more fruitful.

Don't Dig It

There are lots of arguments for not tilling soil around that old house.

Foliage Formality: Antebellum Garden Design

Before the Civil War, Southern plantation gardens were much like the houses themselves: majestic and geometric, with a twist on European design.
Online Exclusive: Plan a visit to an antebellum garden with our guide

Garden Designs for Historic Homes

Look to the building for clues on how to design a perfect landscape.

Garden Ornaments by Design

The decoration of cast-iron fountains and benches was all in the details.

How to Create a Colonial Garden

Spanning nearly three centuries, colonial gardens encompass a wide variety of styles—which means tailoring a period-appropriate aesthetic to fit your needs has never been easier.

Online Exclusive: Find heirloom plants for your period garden in our nursery directory.

How To Grow Heirloom Tomatoes

Old-fashioned varieties yield a more flavorful fruit and are easier to grow than you might expect.

Invigorating Old Apple Trees

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

Made in the Shade: Designing a Shade Garden

With its dappled sunlight and morning dew, the shaded nook is a delightful place where gardeners can focus on plants that thrive on limited amounts of light.

Outdoor Nail Use

When the sky turns blue, it's tempting to grab a handful of nails and tackle those outdoor repair jobs that have languished during the cold weather. Don't just grab any nail, though, even if you expect it will never see rain.

Outdoor Revival: Designing a Classical Garden

A soggy lawn gets a makeover to match an early 20th-century Georgian Revival home.

Playing Garden Sleuth

Just as with your house, researching your old landscape can be half the fun.

Rooted in Tradition: Old-Fashioned Bulbs

The 17th-century Dutch traded them like stocks on Wall Street. Monet gave them pride of place in some of his most famous paintings. What are they? Old-fashioned bulbs.

Shed Style: Products for Organizing Your Garden Shed

These traditionally styled storage solutions will ensure that everything stays in its place in your garden shed.

Standard Procedures

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

Superior Sheds: A Garden Shed Guide for Old Houses

Whether you're reviving an old shed or building a new one, our guide can help you create outbuildings that are as charming as they are useful.

Online Exclusive: Check out our gallery of products for organizing your garden shed.

The Inherited Garden

Transform an overflowing flowerbed or a jam-packed patch of perennials into a landscape with show-stopping curb appeal.

The Practical Beauty of Espaliers

Use an age-old technique to grow living sculptures.

Tree Planting 101 (Hint: It's Not What You've Heard)

To ensure beautiful trees for years to come, you're better off ignoring some popular gardening advice.

Video Tour: The Gardens of Dumbarton Oaks

Come along with us as we meander through the awe-inspiring gardens of Dumbarton Oaks and discover their underlying Arts & Crafts influences.

Visit an Antebellum Garden

The South's antebellum homes can provide ideal inspiration for your own lofty garden plans. Plan your visit with this guide to a handful of the region's most beautiful gardens.

Whacking Wicked Weeds

Don't let fiendish flora spoil your vintage landscape.

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