In a small garden, consider buying either a dining table and chairs, or a comfy sofa that you can lounge on, rather than both. If you choose a sofa, you will need to eat off your lap, so buy what ...

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Check out the best flowering (and in many cases, low-maintenance) perennials to plant in August because they bloom from fall ...

Transform your backyard, balcony, or porch into a lush oasis with these clever, space-saving small garden ideas. They're budget-friendly and easy to do!

Add a small garden by your curb to turn heads and, if you're selling. attract prospective buyers. "A few nice specimens near the curb create a focal feature and add curb appeal in this drought ...

The last thing you want is for your perennials' blooms to be short-lived, but tips related to pruning, soil pH, proper ...

Rethinking the front yard also could have environmental benefits. Small lawns tend to become compacted, with soil that is dense, barren and packed down so hard that it can’t absorb rain and the ...

Chicago’s bungalows may be modest in size, but that doesn’t keep their owners from having grand ambitions when it comes to ...

Selecting other perennials that bloom in the summer and fall extends eye-catching color in the landscape. Chrysanthemums are ...

If you suddenly discover white, foamy clumps on your plants in spring or summer, you’re likely dealing with spittlebugs.

When David Barnett first moved to his property — a third of an acre — in Olema 32 years ago, the setting was a big selling point. “I loved that there was so much space, and great views of ...