Often, an 'out of sight, out of mind' mentality applies when it comes to our side yards. They tend to be long and thin, and ...

Saturdays are for DIY. Sure, spending quality time relaxing at home is one way to fill a Saturday. But if you’re more ...

A narrow side yard supports food and flowers with permaculture techniques. What to do with that narrow strip between your house and the neighbor’s? With sustainable, permaculture techniques, Tyaga ...

A minimalist curb-appeal landscaping plan can revitalize any yard that's not in serious trouble. You'll have bright color, lush greens and a well-manicured yard that says, "I'm easy and neat." It ...

As you’re making your gardening plans it’s easy to forget about side yards. They’re often narrow and utilitarian, but they also can offer a pleasant way to pass from front yard to back without having ...

The builder's bit of lawn, two trees, and few foundation shrubs fall far short of most homeowners' dream landscape. To set your yard apart, invest in streetscaping to add to your home's current and ...

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Reclaiming a bit of lawn for nature is easy with enough cardboard and mulch, but landscaping that newly created garden bed can be intimidating—unless you happen to be a baseball fan ...

Hopefully everyone has gotten over the concerns that had been circulating over the giant hornets. Because today, I actually wanted to write about encouraging wildlife in your backyard. This is the ...