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 ...

One of the reasons you opted for a small front yard to begin with might have been the appeal of retiring your mower—for good. In that case, embrace the ground cover even if you have a flat yard. To ...

Adding a patio to your front yard is a simple upgrade that can really set your property apart. It introduces a unique design ...

Mirrors are a clever trick for making your yard look larger. Place them to reflect plants, the sky, or a garden path, and ...

The front yard is a passerby or visitor’s first impression of your home and you. It is also the first thing you see when you ...

Front yard rock landscaping ideas should always segue harmoniously with the architecture of your home, as well as the local surroundings and climate. Whether you prefer a contemporary or traditional ...

Painting fences or walls in light colors gives your garden a fresh, clean look. Even small yards feel less cramped with ...

Every block has one house that shines a little brighter than the others, and with these DIY landscaping ideas, that property can be yours. Whether you’re after curb appeal or crave an oasis of an ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...

Rebekah Shardy’s front yard changes dramatically with the seasons. In the spring it was full of sprouts and buds and brimming with new growth. The summer brought an explosion of green leafy plants, ...