Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

One of the reasons you opted for a small front yard to begin with might have been the appeal of retiring your mower—for good. In that case, embrace the ground cover even if you have a flat yard. To ...

Front yard rock landscaping ideas should always segue harmoniously with the architecture of your home, as well as the local surroundings and climate. Whether you prefer a contemporary or traditional ...

The front yard is a passerby or visitor’s first impression of your home and you. It is also the first thing you see when you ...

And vice versa. You’ve heard it before: Choose the right plant for the right place, Cervoni says. Always read the plant tag or description before buying a plant so you give it the conditions it needs ...

Best Plants for Porch Landscaping Plants for porch landscaping do more than look pretty—they help frame your home and set the tone for what’s inside. Mix textures, colors and shapes for a front yard ...

Do you find yourself out in the hot sun on Saturday mornings, mowing a patch of grass that’s too small to spread out a picnic blanket? “There are many better things to do with a small front yard, or ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

Ground cover plants creep and spread attractively; they can act as a colorful statement or soften the appearance of a lawn-free yard. They grow no more than 3 feet above the ground and are easy to ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Even in his early years, Stephen Reid knew he was ...

Residential yards on Long Island can run the gamut from small urban lots to sprawling, expansive estates. Often, they have gardens to match. But that isn’t always the case: Some soil-challenged folks ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A Santa Barbara home has nationwide bragging rights after being named the "Best Front Yard in America" by Better Homes and Garden Magazine. The small front yard of Stephanie ...