Raised bed gardens like these – rendered and painted white – are incredibly space-enhancing and practical in a small backyard. They can even encompass seating into their design. Use them to keep the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!

Now that spring is here and summer is around the corner, it’s time to get ready for warmer weather. Some lucky folks have the space for a large patio, pool or sport court — but others just don’t have ...

Be careful of using curves purely for the sake of it ...

Want a luxe yard without the price tag? For a designer look, add Japanese-style features, rustic touches, and even a focal ...

You don’t need to live in the desert Southwest very long before coming across an all-too-common housing drawback: a small backyard. Unless you’re lucky enough to have that larger cul-de-sac lot, ...

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 ...

Having your own backyard pool can be possible even if you don't have tons of outdoor space to play with. From cocktail pools to lap pools, plunge pools to swim spas – there are all kinds of styles ...