If a backyard update (or complete overhaul) is on the agenda for this spring and summer, you are not alone. According to a Spring 2021 report by Thumbtack, backyard improvements are at the top of the ...

Man standing with shovel in hand looking at backyard - Viktor Cvetkovic/Getty Images If you're no longer asking, "What exactly is a rain garden?" and are instead ready to install your own, you're ...

Upgrade your curb appeal with 30 designer-approved backyard hardscaping ideas, from stone walkways to sleek patios that ...

A helpful compilation of the most wonderful backyard ideas—large, sloped, or small, there are designs for all yards with beautiful budget-friendly options, too!

In this video, I’m building three DIY wooden projects that are perfect for your garden, backyard, or summer house. These projects are practical, stylish, and great for anyone who enjoys woodworking — ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having an outdoor garden is a great way to spend some time under the open sky. It can also help you destress, get a little fresh produce, and ...

Every block has one house that shines a little brighter than the others, and with these DIY landscaping ideas, that property can be yours. Whether you’re after curb appeal or crave an oasis of an ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

Sure, it’s the dead of winter, but it’s not too early to start thinking about springtime and growing a bounty of homegrown vegetables. Everyone needs something to look forward to, especially as the ...

Forty-two families are about to learn about raised-bed vegetable gardening for the first time. These are the people who joined the Backyard Garden Project: Grow it UP!, a program born in Colorado ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...