Often, an 'out of sight, out of mind' mentality applies when it comes to our side yards. They tend to be long and thin, and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

A narrow side yard supports food and flowers with permaculture techniques. What to do with that narrow strip between your house and the neighbor’s? With sustainable, permaculture techniques, Tyaga ...

As you’re making your gardening plans it’s easy to forget about side yards. They’re often narrow and utilitarian, but they also can offer a pleasant way to pass from front yard to back without having ...

The builder's bit of lawn, two trees, and few foundation shrubs fall far short of most homeowners' dream landscape. To set your yard apart, invest in streetscaping to add to your home's current and ...

Curb appeal is the first impression visitors get when arriving at your home. And while a lush green lawn and a picket fence aren't for everyone, ensuring your landscaping is clean and fresh is the key ...

A minimalist curb-appeal landscaping plan can revitalize any yard that's not in serious trouble. You'll have bright color, lush greens and a well-manicured yard that says, "I'm easy and neat." It ...

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 ...

Take some time to work on edible landscaping design for delicious food all season long. It is simple to use foliage, flowers and fruit for edible landscaping front yard and back. The edible landscape ...