Curb Appeal180 Stories

This often-overlooked outdoor area can be a beautiful and hardworking garden — and can boost your home’s curb appeal

Gourds, chrysanthemums and autumnal color palettes give these porches seasonal curb appeal

See how pros added space, style and comfort to take these porches to the next level of fun and functionality

Consider the many attractive and ecologically friendly alternatives to turfgrass

Designers have created inviting architecture with spaces fit for enjoying wildlife, nature and people walking by

Learn how you can free your porch from the winter doldrums

Choose hardscape and plantings that work with your roof’s color, texture, shape and line

Pull textures and hues from home to garden while allowing nature to take its course

Use color and texture to create a pleasing connection between your house and garden

Use these tips to pull your home’s colors into your garden for a more cohesive exterior look

No blossoms and a barren yard? You can still make your home attractive and inviting from the street