One of my favorite public gardens is Dumbarton Oaks, in Georgetown, a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Even though I'm a plant lover, (so many plants, so little time) it's the structures in this ...

Revamping your landscape can be a daunting proposition, especially when you want to go about it in DIY fashion. There’s one helpful thing to know before you begin, though, and it will make every piece ...

Your property’s living space covers much more than just the rooms within your home. With some strategic landscaping, you can maximize and beautify your yard. Better yet, updating your home’s curb ...

With summer on it's way, we've been exploring the best landscape design software for everyone who wants to create stunning outdoor spaces. What I want to see from landscaping apps and tools is a ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

Make a list of needs and wants. Do your kids need a play space? Do you want to grow vegetables? Would your family enjoy gathering on a patio? Do some very rough sketches of the yard with thoughts of ...

Transform an old ceiling globe into a charming garden sink with this eco-friendly DIY that adds convenience, creativity, and ...

Interior design guru MaCenna Lee designs a cottage landscape and creates a DIY paved walkway.

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

Landscaping is one of the key features here, letting you design gardens and add pools, decking, and even plants. Everything is hugely customizable, too, which is one of the first things we look for in ...