Learn about the fun landscaping projects Rachael Freitas demonstrates in her workshop.

Learn to Landscape: Easy Backyard Projects

Learn how to plant a beautiful pollinator garden that will attract helpful creatures like bumblebees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Rachael Freitas will show you how to select a space, choose the right plants and place them in an eye-catching layout.

*NEW* Pollinator Garden

Create a cold weather planter to add greenery to your space all winter long. Rachael Freitas will show you how to select the right container, choose varieties that can thrive in the cold temperatures, and then plant them together in a beautiful display.

*NEW* Winter Planter

Plant a garden that appeals to all five senses of taste, touch, smell, sight and sound. Rachael will show you what varieties work well for this garden, how to choose the layout, and how to create a fun walkway for both adults and children to enjoy.

*NEW* Sensory Garden

Learn three styles of landscaping you can apply to any home. Using unique plants and layouts, Rachael Freitas demonstrates how to create a Mediterranean-inspired bed, a bed showcasing modern influences and one in the cottage tradition.

*NEW* A Landscape Bed Three Ways

Learn how to create a defined outdoor dining space in your backyard as Rachael demonstrates by adding ground cover, landscaping around the perimeter and other finishing details.

Defining an Outdoor Dining Space

Create a beautiful landscape for your yard, using three types of plants. Rachael shares her strategy for planting and maintaining your landscape for year-round success and growth.

Planting a Layered Landscape Bed

Install an in-ground steel ring fire pit for your backyard with just a few tools as Rachael guides you through the process. This project is a simple way to create a gathering space for friends and family.

Installing an In-ground Fire Pit

Create a walkway with pavers in your backyard that is both functional and beautiful. Rachael reveals tips for selecting the proper stones, planning a formation and placing them properly in the yard. 

Creating a Walkway with Pavers

Style a statement planter in your backyard as Rachael breaks down how to choose a vessel, select your plants and best style them to create an impactful feature for your outdoor space. 

Styling a Statement Planter

Elevate your backyard with impactful projects from Rachael Freitas.

Course: Learn To Landscape: Easy Backyard Projects Trailer

Pollinator Garden Supply List

Winter Planter Supply List

Sensory Garden Supply List

A Landscape Bed Three Ways Supply List

Plants Featured in these Projects

Rachael Freitas creates and implements landscape designs to draw people out of their homes and into nature. Through her designs, Rachael's goal is to achieve an elevated plant aesthetic through education and creative installation. She believes plants can and should invite people outdoors.

Rachael Freitas

Course: Learn To Landscape: Easy Backyard Projects Cold Weather Planter

Course: Learn To Landscape: Easy Backyard Projects Kids Sensory Garden

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