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 ...

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 ...

Just like the first impression you make when you meet someone new, your front yard introduces you and your home to first-time visitors. You want the landscape to look appealing and express your style ...

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

And vice versa. You’ve heard it before: Choose the right plant for the right place, Cervoni says. Always read the plant tag or description before buying a plant so you give it the conditions it needs ...

Do you find yourself out in the hot sun on Saturday mornings, mowing a patch of grass that’s too small to spread out a picnic blanket? “There are many better things to do with a small front yard, or ...

Residential yards on Long Island can run the gamut from small urban lots to sprawling, expansive estates. Often, they have gardens to match. But that isn’t always the case: Some soil-challenged folks ...