Are you looking to give the front of your plot a bit more purpose? Growing crops is a great way to utilize the space, and can elevate its aesthetics, too. There are lots of ways to incorporate edibles ...

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Raised bed gardens like these – rendered and painted white – are incredibly space-enhancing and practical in a small backyard. They can even encompass seating into their design. Use them to keep the ...

A helpful compilation of the most wonderful backyard ideas—large, sloped, or small, there are designs for all yards with beautiful budget-friendly options, too!

Few things are more satisfying than walking through the garden on a hot summer day and biting into a juicy sun-ripened tomato plucked straight from the vine. Or harvesting fresh veggies and herbs for ...

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t ...

Few things are more rewarding than growing your own produce at home, from delicious summer tomatoes to refreshing spring peas. But with so many plants to choose from and ways to arrange them, starting ...

If a backyard update (or complete overhaul) is on the agenda for this spring and summer, you are not alone. According to a Spring 2021 report by Thumbtack, backyard improvements are at the top of the ...

Whether your backyard is simply overgrown or out of style, you might be thinking this summer is the perfect time for a glow up. And it is! But the trouble is finding ways to transform your outdoor ...

We spoke with gardening and landscaping experts to figure out the best options for a grass-free front yard—here are seven ways to make it work for you.