You don't need a sprawling backyard to create a gorgeous, lush garden! Any small outdoor spot — from front porch steps to a balcony to a bare wall — can be transformed into a stunning, serene ...

Large, native grasses lend a sense of calm when they sway in the wind. Flowers like lilacs, old garden roses, jasmine and sweet peas bring fragrant bliss. And the sound of a windchime or a steady ...

Easing away the stresses of life can all be helped by a quiet, calm spot in the garden where you can escape with a good book.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even the smallest outdoor spaces can have a big impact. With thoughtful design and strategic planting, ...

From pet-friendly plants to Grandma’s prized blooms, these ideas inspire a yard that’s uniquely you ...

Vertical gardens can add visual interest and beauty to spaces that might otherwise be underutilized, says Joe Oszust, sales arborist, The Davey Tree Expert Company’s Albany office. Creating a vertical ...

You’ve heard of landscaping. How about hardscaping? Hardscapes are the man-made features that bring form and function to our landscapes, providing a contrast to living elements such as plants, trees ...

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important members of our ecosystem. Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the ...

A Penstemon x ‘Dark Towers,’ a tall native hybrid Beardtongue, a perennial. Setting aside a spot in your yard to grow flowers just for cutting all summer to make into bouquets is a goal of many ...

Butterfly garden ideas include nectar and host plants, water access, and pest-minimising practices to attract and support ...

When it comes to her garden, Carla Vaughan often gets resourceful with natural elements like peonies, trumpet vines, clematis and rhododendron she received from various family members and pink ...

This black-and-white courtyard at a Dallas home spans just 875 square feet but packs a punch. It is the work of Melissa Gerstle Design. Stephen Karlisch From a full-scale, resortlike backyard retreat ...