When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Your outdoor patio living shouldn't be carried out on a bare stage. Plant lushly around the area and include collections of pots, and you'll have a leafy retreat that draws you out at any time of the ...

Is it possible to create and successfully maintain an herb and vegetable garden on a slope? I have a slope area (50 feet by 7 feet) in my backyard, and I’d like to plant vegetables on a quarter of the ...

If you’re looking for a fresh DIY challenge, if you haven’t already, the Summer season the perfect time to focus on the garden, laying a low-maintenance patio you can enjoy without having to pull the ...

Q: We’re having major landscaping challenges due to our sloping and uneven yard. Is there anything we can do that will look halfway decent? A: Seattle’s hills challenge local homeowners with questions ...

In most cases, having a lush outdoor space comes with strings. Your patio garden might need constant care and regular maintenance. But if you'd rather spend more time lounging al fresco and less time ...