When you want to upgrade your backyard, you typically need a couple different experts: a designer and an installer. An experienced designer has a knack for where things should go and has spent years ...

‘One of the winter garden clichés I always avoid is the idea of stripping the entire garden bare for the winter,’ says Jake ...

Every block has one house that shines a little brighter than the others, and with these DIY landscaping ideas, that property can be yours. Whether you’re after curb appeal or crave an oasis of an ...

If you’re dreaming of a backyard that your kids will love but that also looks inviting for adults, you’re not alone.

Looking to overhaul your garden? No matter the size of your garden or the budget you have to work with, these garden design ideas will help you to create an outdoor space to be proud of. Ranging from ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even the smallest outdoor spaces can have a big impact. With thoughtful design and strategic planting, ...

Low-maintenance and user-friendly, this 20-foot-wide backyard garden, built and planted by Crown Heights-based Brook Landscape, proves that garden design needn’t be complex to be successful. “You ...

Smart landscaping choices are essential in areas with wildfire risk. We all know that wildfires are an increasingly common concern in many parts of the world, even in areas where they have not been an ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Are ...