Fairway Drive home feature The home of Alix and Paul Rico Now, before the torrid heat of summer arrives, is a great time to do some landscaping. But where do you start? (Photo by Chris Granger, ...

One of the amazing ways to design a sloped backyard or landscape involves building steps to navigate the space safely. If you plan to complete this project yourself, you might be tempted to make these ...

Terraced Hillside Landscaping Nobody enjoys wrestling with a steep lawn. Transform this hillside with terraced planting beds along rough stone stairs rather than turf grass. For year-round texture and ...

Did you notice the large boulders in the outdoor environment created by Northwest Outdoor Living and Landscape at the Portland Home and Garden Show? The boulders are a perfect height -- 7 inches -- to ...

Home gardeners with some extra time during the coronavirus pandemic might consider adding a personal touch to their yards. An ordinary landscape can be transformed with some imagination, design, and ...

Water is a scarce resource, and it’s especially relevant in California. However, a well-designed, water-efficient landscape design should always be a consideration regardless of location. A ...

A GOOD PLAN: It takes time, and a bit of effort, but at the end of the process you will have a garden to enjoy for years to come. Fairfax-Production Good gardens don't just happen; they're the results ...

Spring is, well, springing, which means you’re likely looking out your window, anticipating an eruption of blooms and imagining outdoor gatherings to come. But if your rear view fills you with more ...

Diagnosing landscape problems can be tricky. There are basic steps that can be useful in solving plant problems in your landscape. Step 1: Identify the plant. By knowing the type of plant affected, ...