Rocks are the unsung heroes of landscaping. They don't need water, pruning, or fertilizer, and yet they continue to do the heavy lifting in beautiful landscapes all over the world. From defining ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PaulMaguire / Getty Images Gravel driveways offer an affordable, practical, and long-lasting alternative to asphalt or poured ...

Rock garden. Two words that hardly seem natural together. But for Nina Brown, owner of Wilmington’s Stone Garden stoneyard and outdoor living center, using rocks, stones and boulders to create lush, ...

When it comes to landscape design for your beds and outdoor living spaces, choose the best materials, location and placement to improve the look of your yard. We talked to Michael Christie of Christie ...

Curb appeal is the first impression visitors get when arriving at your home. And while a lush green lawn and a picket fence aren't for everyone, ensuring your landscaping is clean and fresh is the key ...

Want a luxe yard without the price tag? For a designer look, add Japanese-style features, rustic touches, and even a focal ...

As nurseries around town fill with scrumptious, irresistible spring plants, be sure to plan before you plop. As you start filling in the holes left by the ravages of our two winter days that were ...

Conventional lawns are the norm, even in areas that aren’t particularly suited for them — like here in Southern California. They’re expensive, high-maintenance and not the most environmentally ...