Garden hoses can be cumbersome and hard to maneuver if you are in cramped garden quarters. Many hoses on the market are made for larger yards and require significant storage space. However, there are ...

A small garden shouldn't be a barrier to big growing ideas, and one of the best ways of maximizing a compact yard or balcony is to incorporate raised beds. Raised bed garden ideas can be made to ...

These paving ideas for small gardens are suitable for lots of different spaces, whether you have a compact outdoor area, or a small unloved area of a larger backyard. Our experts cover the basics of ...

Trying to make the most out of a small yard can feel overwhelming. You want a space that looks good and feels open, but you also want room to relax or entertain. With a few creative layout ideas, you ...

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 ...

Wish your tiny yard could feel more like a getaway than a cramped corner? You’re not alone. With a few clever layout tricks, even the smallest outdoor space can become your favorite place to relax. If ...

If you are not blessed with ample outside space, the best plants for small backyards outlined ahead could enable you to create an attractive, uncompromising garden that requires minimal maintenance.

Hummingbirds hum. Chickens cluck. Domesticated wild cats attempt to find their way into the chicken coops. And squirrels crawl up bird feeders to have a good old time — it’s fine dining up there, ...

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 ...