Just because something looks good online, doesn't mean it's a wise choice. From certain ground covers to mulching techniques, ...

When you want to upgrade your backyard, you typically need a couple different experts: a designer and an installer. An experienced designer has a knack for where things should go and has spent years ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

If you’re dreaming of a backyard that your kids will love but that also looks inviting for adults, you’re not alone.

Are you searching for new backyard ideas to give your outdoor space a lift? It could be that you're starting completely afresh with a plot, or maybe it's simply time to update what you already have.

It didn’t take long after stay-at-home orders for many of us to start getting crafty. First came sourdough and banana bread, but as the weather warmed, we started looking outdoors. Many people are ...

Small gardens really need to punch above their weight. One way to do so is to use all the tricks in the book to make a small garden look bigger, but realistically, you are still going to want to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...