As landscaping costs rise, these projects offer lessons in making smart design decisions—whether you’re looking to spend ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you want to make a difference in your world, the sustainable gardening trend is about taking actions ...

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First impressions start before guests even walk through the front door, which means having your landscape shipshape is of the utmost importance. Even if you’re following the lazy lawn trend for a more ...

Designing a good-looking backyard can be expensive if you don’t have a good plan. It can also end up looking different from ...

When it comes to designing your landscape and implementing your backyard ideas, work smarter, not harder with low-maintenance landscaping. “A traditional American lawn takes tons of maintenance and ...

A moss garden is an easy and sustainable way to add versatility to your landscape. In this article, Jennifer Miree Cope explains how to create and care for a moss garden. There are dozens of different ...

Bamboo trees stand tall in this Japanese garden. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Noted for its minimalist style, natural landscape and tranquil nature, the Japanese garden is as much art as it is science. To ...

Having an ecologically responsible landscape doesn’t mean you need to get rid of your favorite plants: “It’s about letting things in.” By Margaret Roach If you want to gauge the effect of a planting ...

You can call it a pollinator garden, or you can see it as a food-source-saving, ecosystem-preserving paradise. “One of every three bites of your food depends on a pollinator, including the most common ...