Backyard Ideas199 Stories
Inspiring GardensBeach Cottage Loses the Lawn for a Stylish Low-Water Garden
Colorful plantings and soft exterior paint colors give a Southern California ranch cottage a fresh new look
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Landscape DesignA Guide to the Grasses Available for Nontraditional Lawns
New grass mixes are formulated to require less water and less fertilizer
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Inspiring GardensOutdoor Rooms and Stylish Plantings Tame a Hilly Lot
See how a tangle of overgrown shrubs and cracked concrete became a welcoming place for outdoor cooking, dining, gardening and relaxing
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PetsSilicon Valley Chickens Are Ruling the Roost
Check out how these 4 homeowners and their chickens are surprisingly at home in a high-tech world
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Backyard Ideas6 Backyards Designed to Bring Living Outdoors
These award-winning New Zealand gardens create inviting areas for entertaining, bathing and intimate gatherings
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LifeA Family Summer Camp in Their Own Backyard
Parents gives their daughters a treat with a fun weeklong ‘glamping’ outing at home
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Most PopularSee the Difference a New Back Deck Can Make
A dramatic 2-story porch becomes the centerpiece of this Ohio family’s renovated landscape
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Backyard Ideas10 Backyards Built for Fun
Unusual features encourage playfulness and relaxation in these outdoor spaces
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Farm Your YardRemake Your Backyard Into a Mini Farm
You can get a taste of country life by line-drying your laundry, growing some produce or going whole hog with the critters
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Most PopularHow to Add a Backyard Shed for Storage or Living
Need a home office, a playspace or extra room for your stuff? Learn about off-the-shelf, prefab and custom sheds
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Most Popular16 Ways to Get More From Your Small Backyard
Make a tight or awkward yard a real destination with these design tricks from the pros
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