Using Rain Gardens to Keep Waterways Pollution-Free
How seven gorgeous gardens were designed to filter and divert rain runoff and protect the surrounding environment
How to Build a Rain Garden to Filter Run-Off
Create a rich plant basin to collect and filter storm-water runoff from gutters
How to Get Late-Summer Color in Your Garden
A strategic mix of annuals and perennials yields a brilliant garden when the heat is really on
Grow Fruits and Vegetables Anywhere
With smart strategies, you can raise your own harvest in any size outdoor space
Building Blocks for a Perfect Patio
The experts at This Old House give pointers on picking the right surface to suit your patio's function, its surroundings, and your budget
10 Best Trees and Shrubs for Fall Color
Brighten your yard with fiery red and yellow autumn foliage
Backyard Renovation: Creating a Low-Maintenance Yard
Using no-fuss materials and water-thrifty plantings, this landscaping pro gave his small urban lot plenty of visual punch
Small Efforts Get Renovation 5-Star Green Rating
By adding together all the little ways a renovation can consider eco-friendliness and energy savings, one modest bungalow earned top honors from the country's oldest green building program
From Bare Yard to Flowery Garden
For one novice gardener, a blank-slate backyard became a canvas for a series of color-packed flower beds built over time
12 Flowers That Bloom All Summer
If you’re looking for the best flowers that offer vibrant color all summer long, check out these dozen no-fail, flowering plants.