Smart landscaping choices are essential in areas with wildfire risk. We all know that wildfires are an increasingly common concern in many parts of the world, even in areas where they have not been an ...

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!

Whether you are planning to add a completely new path to your garden or want to rethink an existing one, you'll want to know what the key trends are to guide you in your choices. In terms of design, ...

You scroll through social media and see a perfectly manicured backyard oasis. It looks effortless. It looks like the kind of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nature always has been a source of joy and a respite from the world, and gardens are an opportunity to ...

"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, ...

Al fresco living is having a moment. We’re all using our personal outdoor spaces more than ever, in fact, according to a recent survey conducted by TruGreen, folks are spending 14 hours a week outside ...

Stephen Suzman is big time. He owns Suzman Design Associates, a landscape-design firm started 20 years ago that keeps 30 professionals, including architects, landscape architects, designers and ...

Whether you grow mostly vegetables, mostly flowers, or a mix of both, chances are good you've wanted to put some vining plants into the mix—and that means adding a trellis to the gardenscape. A ...

Not only do they look striking—as proven by the 15 vertical garden ideas below—living walls can actually make you healthier, both physically and mentally. Research has shown that air-purifying green ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...