Now that the temperature is starting to warm up, it’s time to give your backyard a much-needed makeover! The longer days and sunny skies make it the ideal season to refresh your outdoor space, and ...

Make warm weather entertaining more effortless enjoyable by maximizing a small backyard. From budget-friendly accessories to landscaping, modern patio decor, lighting, and more, there are a variety of ...

If you are not blessed with ample outside space, the best plants for small backyards outlined ahead could enable you to create an attractive, uncompromising garden that requires minimal maintenance.

A small backyard can often feel limiting. There’s no room for a huge playscape or outdoor kitchen. Throwing backyard parties or installing a huge in-ground pool is probably out, too. Despite these ...

We are fortunate to live where forests and woodlots are abundant. Because of the diverse flora in these natural areas, it is easy for us to see the red, yellow, and orange displays of autumn. It’s ...

“Backyarding” is the practice of taking everyday activities – think entertaining, eating, working, and working out to name a few – into the green space around us. Even those living in an urban setting ...

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