My next-door neighbor in Mill Valley, California tore up the grass first thing when she moved into her house. The property is fenced, so it feels like a private world. The walk from the front gate ...

He didn’t bother to cut back any of his dying plants, so his messy garden really detracts from the overall look of his yard (and my view). I love pollinators too, but really! Signed, Tidy.

A new study finds a neighborhood's front yards may be the window to its soul: Welcoming or whimsical features such as benches and flamingos are linked to happier, more connected neighbors.