A front yard sets the mood each time someone arrives, and a backyard influences how afternoons and weekends unfold.

The builder's bit of lawn, two trees, and few foundation shrubs fall far short of most homeowners' dream landscape. To set your yard apart, invest in streetscaping to add to your home's current and ...

If your front yard feels dated, or has a whimsical yet fussy style that you've grown tired of, it's time to turn to a more contemporary look. Often, this means stripping out the excess and focusing on ...

Something quietly magical is happening in neighborhoods across the country. The front yard is coming back to life. No longer just a manicured patch of lawn or a decorative buffer between sidewalk and ...

Soft details like flowers, grasses, and shrubs all get plenty of attention when landscaping a yard, but don’t underestimate the power of rock. From large stones that serve as focal points to loose ...

The challenge: The front yard of Jon and Cheryl Bogen's brick Georgian Colonial in south Minneapolis had long been a gathering and entertaining place for the couple and neighborhood families. The ...

Pathways in a yard are somewhat of an afterthought, but with a little proper planning, these affordable walkways can save steps and create more curb appeal for the home. Since most architects' ...

When Natalie and Nick White decided to marry in October 2013, they included in their wedding plans a major redo of their front yard. The festivities were going to be at their 1948 brick ranch home in ...

Ground cover plants creep and spread attractively; they can act as a colorful statement or soften the appearance of a lawn-free yard. They grow no more than 3 feet above the ground and are easy to ...

HOPE – Steps are being developed in an effort to protect new sidewalks that will be installed in Hope this summer, as well as existing walkways. Since October, Hope has secured 50/50 matching grants ...