Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

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 ...

From simple to classic to surreal, we take a closer look at innovative garden designs that are out of the ordinary. Whether ...

Landscaping around the driveway adds instant curb appeal. But besides nicely trimmed green grass and the occasional blooming bush, what are some easy ways to take the area around the driveway to the ...

The older you get, the more you care about 'adult' things – like receiving a new vacuum for your birthday or edging your landscape. Hey, we don't blame you. Adding the right edging to your lawn and ...

From DIY projects to store-bought kits, use these raised bed garden ideas to take your garden to a new height! When it comes ...

Pristine and perfect? No, thank you. Tracie Fish has long championed a more relaxed, authentic approach, filling her family's cottage-style garden in Washington with nostalgic plants, rusted flea ...

The advantages of a courtyard house are well known. In addition to bringing closer contact with the outside from the inside, it substantially improves comfort by providing more natural lighting and ...

Your property’s living space covers much more than just the rooms within your home. With some strategic landscaping, you can maximize and beautify your yard. Better yet, updating your home’s curb ...

How do I design my backyard? Designing a backyard can feel like a big task, especially if you’re working with a large surface area. Luckily, it’s more than manageable if you’ve got a solid plan.

When it comes to designing your landscape and implementing your backyard ideas, work smarter, not harder with low-maintenance landscaping. “A traditional American lawn takes tons of maintenance and ...

Van Slyke Landscaping recently completed a huge renovation at a two-acre Encinitas property, planting over 338 different species including large specimen trees and fully grown plantings. No space on ...