Outdoor Living

Creating beautiful gardens, how to attract birds, getting the lighting right, what’s new in grills and outdoor furniture, good landscape designers, and more.

Beautiful Gardens

Find out how designers brighten Washington yards with relaxing patios, woodsy paths, lush water gardens, and more. more

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"I Love Your Garden"

Designers brighten yards with relaxing patios, woodsy paths, lush water gardens, and more. more

"Can You Help Me?"

Garden consultants can do anything from giving advice about plants to designing a garden. more

For the Birds

From trees to flowers, here’s what to plant to attract birds—and keep them safe and happy. more

Getting the Light Right

Here are tips to make the most of your home and garden at night. more

What's Cool

A fast-heating charcoal grill, biodegradable flower pots, an upside-down shower, and more. more

Where to Find It

Landscape designers and architects, garden stores, sources for outdoor furniture and equipment, and more. more

Top Architects

Check out great photos of architectural work from some of the top architects featured in this month's Washingtonian. more

A Night Out: Knock Out Abuse Gala

Hundreds of women and a ’60s theme? This year’s Knock Out gala was the place for sequins, bouffants, and lots of Dolman sleeves. more

Three Quarterbacks Walk Into a Bar. . .

Sonny Jurgensen, Joe Theismann, and Jason Campbell spend an awkward evening together analyzing the Redskins season. more