A layered natural garden combines flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and pollinator-friendly plants to create a beautiful, lower-maintenance backyard. The design reduces lawn space ...

A small backyard does not have to feel like a compromise. With a few intentional design choices, even the tightest outdoor space can look like it was planned by a professional landscape designer. The ...

You finally have a yard. Maybe it’s a narrow strip behind a townhome, a compact square of grass next to a condo or a modest patch that came with your first house. It’s small - but it’s yours. And with ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

A vibrant backyard in summer 2026 comes with raised beds and many features working together in a lively, low-maintenance ecosystem - Shutterstock Backyards in 2026 are not sitting quietly anymore.

A narrow side yard supports food and flowers with permaculture techniques. What to do with that narrow strip between your house and the neighbor’s? With sustainable, permaculture techniques, Tyaga ...

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 ...

Turn a narrow or compact yard into a custom-looking garden with built-in bench planters, cohesive containers, gravel corners and simple DIY accents. Sandra Teddy Getty Images You finally have a yard.