Urban Gardens 161 Stories

Smart space design, outdoor seating, container plants and more turn these yards into lovely retreats

Landscape Design A Lush Backyard for a Plant Collector

Step into a densely planted Chicago garden with meandering stone paths, vine-covered arbors and a soothing fountain

Landscape Design 9 Balconies and City Gardens Show Signs of Spring

Daffodils, tulips, ranunculus, pansies and more bring the beauty of spring to small gardens

Landscape Design 4 Yards Gain Pretty Views With Creative Privacy Screens

See backyards and side yards that avoid unattractive views with effective fences, walls and plantings

Landscape Design Patio of the Week: Wood, Stone and Cor-Ten Revive a Brooklyn Yard

A once-neglected New York backyard becomes a beautiful garden, complete with a grill, a terrace and a shaded lounge

Urban Gardens Bring More Green to Your Patio or Side Yard With a Living Wall

See vertical gardens that offer attractive — and creative — solutions to common design dilemmas

Before and Afters Patio of the Week: Stylish Urban Yard Rises From a Parking Spot

By Kate Burt

See how a designer transformed a London backyard area with fake lawn into a contemporary outdoor retreat

Patio of the Week Patio of the Week: Fallen Leaves Inspire a Standout Water Feature

A designer blends traditional and contemporary elements to create an urban backyard that’s restful and inviting

Green Building 5 Reasons to Add a Living Wall to Your Home

By John Lea

Short on space but want to give your home more greenery? An architect shares why a vertical garden could be the solution

Landscape Design How to Make the Most of an Enclosed Patio

By Claudia De Yong

These ideas for seating, surfaces and storage will ensure that you enjoy every square inch of your outdoor space

Landscape Design Backyard of the Week: Inviting Garden Retreat in the City

A San Francisco backyard and narrow side yard get a stylish, plant-filled makeover