Few things are more satisfying than walking through the garden on a hot summer day and biting into a juicy sun-ripened tomato plucked straight from the vine. Or harvesting fresh veggies and herbs for ...

If a backyard update (or complete overhaul) is on the agenda for this spring and summer, you are not alone. According to a Spring 2021 report by Thumbtack, backyard improvements are at the top of the ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

The Gardens of Eden is either a happy coincidence or a sign of the times. Published in early April, the book goes into the homes of gardeners who are fashioning their environments into lush green ...

Spring is the time of year when we like to get our yards spruced up for upcoming barbecues and outdoor gatherings. Besides working on the landscaping, you may want to consider some backyard ...

When you want to upgrade your backyard, you typically need a couple different experts: a designer and an installer. An experienced designer has a knack for where things should go and has spent years ...

Now that spring is here and summer is around the corner, it’s time to get ready for warmer weather. Some lucky folks have the space for a large patio, pool or sport court — but others just don’t have ...

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't ...

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t ...

Season two of Backyard Envy premieres Tuesday, August 4 on Bravo Backyard Envy season two premieres Tuesday night on Bravo — and the trio behind the magic couldn’t be more excited to bring a little ...