Let's face it, most of us need small backyard ideas nowadays, because finding acres of yard space is far easier said, or dreamt, than done! But this is not a sad reality, no no, because you do not ...

Raised bed gardens like these – rendered and painted white – are incredibly space-enhancing and practical in a small backyard. They can even encompass seating into their design. Use them to keep the ...

Now that the temperature is starting to warm up, it’s time to give your backyard a much-needed makeover! The longer days and sunny skies make it the ideal season to refresh your outdoor space, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you are looking to make your small yard appear bigger, you should employ landscaping tricks such as breaking up the space, utilizing ...

Bruce and Dory Hyde have always loved their classic Georgian colonial. Their backyard, on the other hand, didn't inspire much emotion. Just a small, shadeless patch of grass, it held the typical ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...