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 ...

The first thing to do when planning any garden or landscape feature is to ask yourself what you want out of it. Are you trying to attract birds? Add color or fragrance to the area? Or cover up some ...

Designing a good-looking backyard can be expensive if you don’t have a good plan. It can also end up looking different from what you imagined. Today, we’ll look at how technology can help you create ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...