You selected a patch of the backyard that would be perfect as an outdoor living pad. But before you roll out the barbecue and lounge chairs, plot out how you’ll walk from your home to your newfound ...

Want a luxe yard without the price tag? For a designer look, add Japanese-style features, rustic touches, and even a focal ...

If you want to spend more time entertaining outside this summer, a little renovation can go a long way towards enhancing the enjoyment of your garden and outdoor dining or lounging areas, for you and ...

Rocks are the unsung heroes of landscaping. They don't need water, pruning, or fertilizer, and yet they continue to do the heavy lifting in beautiful landscapes all over the world. From defining ...

Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

Your outdoor patio living shouldn't be carried out on a bare stage. Plant lushly around the area and include collections of pots, and you'll have a leafy retreat that draws you out at any time of the ...

If you are to spend any amount of money on hard landscaping in the garden then it should be something that will last for years. Last time we looked at the pros and cons of decking: this week we'll ...

With garden weather upon us, now’s the time to assess your patio. Sadly for patios, they get no break from turbulent and often dismal UK weather - and it can start to show. Naturally, paving stones ...

The winter can cause gardens to look dirty and messy, and it is often paving or patios which are the problem. Keeping them neat and tidy can be a task, especially if you have a large outdoor area.