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 sometimes shady, which can make things feel daunting when it comes to design ...

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 ...

The oft-forgotten side yard can be an opportunity for a mini-oasis, as seen in a recent Reddit post in the subreddit r/gardening. The post includes the before-and-after photos of the Reddit user’s ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

It’s official; the garden upgrades that designers never regret aren’t flashy or fleeting; instead, they’re the thoughtful changes that quietly transform a space, season after season. Whether it’s a ...

The front yard shapes the image of your home for visitors, passersby, potential buyers — and you. From hardscaping to plants, thoughtful changes to your landscape can create a view that you’ll love ...

As strange as it sounds, my secret garden is a daylily garden. This doesn’t mean I am a closet daylily enthusiast, it is quite the opposite. It started a couple of years ago when Mrs. Jan said the ...

What can I do about the neighbors' yard? They are just letting the yard go wild. There are snakes and other animals living there. The neighbors on the other side are spraying weed killer and the drift ...

A rock pathway directs water from the gutter on this home to the native plants in a garden designed by landscaper Carrie Dubberley. Carrie Dubberley Taylor Kirkland loves his creek-side property in ...

David Priest is a writer based in Louisville, KY. His work has appeared in ABC, Salon, CNET, The American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Priest is the winner of an International Regional Magazine ...