Several factors must be considered when installing a brick patio. With the proper preparation, your backyard oasis can last ...

Some were turned into mezzanines, making the vertical plan feel connected—right down to a "pond" in the backyard.

"Pairing concrete with warm, natural materials creates a balanced aesthetic," says Nahal Sohbati, landscape designer at Topophyla. Wicker and rattan are often weather-resistant, too, making them a ...

Plant the tree. Place the tree in its new hole with the top of the root ball just slightly (no more than an inch or two) above ground level. When the tree is in place, cut and remove the burlap ...