One of my favorite public gardens is Dumbarton Oaks, in Georgetown, a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Even though I'm a plant lover, (so many plants, so little time) it's the structures in this ...

Sometimes, the simplest items that seem trash-worthy are actually more like treasures when it comes to DIY projects. Take those lowly, thin plastic containers that come with plants purchased from a ...

"Garden Design Recipes: Design Without the Designer" (ISBN: 978-1734260007) by April Harden is a DIY-garden design book that provides easy-to-follow instructions. Set up in a recipe-style format, ...

Revamping your landscape can be a daunting proposition, especially when you want to go about it in DIY fashion. There’s one helpful thing to know before you begin, though, and it will make every piece ...

Make a list of needs and wants. Do your kids need a play space? Do you want to grow vegetables? Would your family enjoy gathering on a patio? Do some very rough sketches of the yard with thoughts of ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

Successfully transforming a formerly bare backyard through your own toil and creativity can seem immensely rewarding. Yet, not all makeover projects can or should be DIYed. Otherwise, you may be in ...