One of the reasons you opted for a small front yard to begin with might have been the appeal of retiring your mower—for good. In that case, embrace the ground cover even if you have a flat yard. To ...

From creating a flower garden to adding a dining area, these ideas will transform your backyard. Mint Images / Getty Images No matter how small your backyard may be, it's still brimming with landscape ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Shrubs that will keep your front yard fresh and striking all year round ...

This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Whether you live in an urban area or a beach cottage on the coast, if your home is sited close to the street, landscaping the front yard can pose quite a ...

Working with a small garden or balcony space can get tricky. Vertical gardens are a clever way to maximize space, and using ...

Located in Brentwood, California, this serene garden tableau blends eye-popping form with nature. “The iconic Willy Guhl loop chair adds seating and architectural sculpture to the space,” says Stephen ...

Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to your garden. And just because you lack square footage, says landscape designer Susan Morrison, that doesn’t mean you can’t significantly expand ...

Not everyone wants a large lawn. Sometimes a small and tidy street-facing yard is all you need to feel like you have your own space, but without sacrificing your Saturdays all in the name of upkeep.