A well-designed garden can transform an ordinary backyard into a serene oasis, a peaceful retreat where you can unwind and ...

Take out the noise from the passing cars, add an oasis for local wildlife and put the worries of the day behind. Installing a garden pond, either large or small, can add depth to your backyard, in ...

2. Bring in Fish. Koi swim happily in the pond, adding to the sense of tranquility. For happy koi as well as a clean pond, the general rule of thumb is to keep four koi or fewer per 1,000 gallons ...

How do you transform a blank-slate backyard into a plant-filled retreat when you don't have a clear plan or many resources?

The average American homeowner spends thousands of dollars perfecting their indoor living spaces, but many overlook the ...

You can create a peaceful retreat right in your own backyard. Many yards or gardens offer space that can be transformed for this purpose. “The key is to look for unused space,” said Newport ...

This Once Rodent-Ridden Backyard Is Now a Dreamy Retreat. Sarah Everett. July 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Copied; ... Backyard Garden Lover. How to pick the perfect watermelon every time. Food. People.

Blogging challenges can be a bit gimmicky, but they can also be the impetus for change. Last fall, San Francisco woodworker Caitlin Long entered the One Room Challenge, a quarterly event for ...

Lawns are in retreat as gardeners want more space for treasured plants, for rain gardens, for pollinator gardens and even as a place to tuck herbs and other culinary plants in with the ornamentals.