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Learn to Landscape: Easy Backyard Projects

by Rachael Freitas

6 Chapters56m

Elevate your backyard with impactful projects from Rachael Freitas.

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Elevate your backyard with impactful projects from Rachael Freitas.

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IntroLearn to Landscape: Backyard Projects

Nashville-based landscape designer Rachael Freitas reveals the projects she’ll cover to help elevate any outdoor space in her workshop, Learn to Landscape: Easy Backyard Projects.

Ch 1Defining an Outdoor Dining Space

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.

11m

Ch 2Planting a Layered Landscape Bed

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.

10m

Ch 3Installing an In-ground Fire Pit

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.

Ch 4Creating a Walkway with Pavers

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.

11m

Ch 5Styling a Statement Planter

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.

14m

Meet The Creator

Rachael Freitas

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.