Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Modern front yard design with tropical plants Modern front yards are defined by clean lines, a sculptured and manicured look, and ...

If your front yard feels dated, or has a whimsical yet fussy style that you've grown tired of, it's time to turn to a more contemporary look. Often, this means stripping out the excess and focusing on ...

While the taste of your interior design style often begins at the front door, a front yard fence is the first opportunity to welcome yourself and visitors home. There are many types of fences that ...

Soft details like flowers, grasses, and shrubs all get plenty of attention when landscaping a yard, but don't underestimate the power of rock. From large stones that serve as focal points to loose ...

As a homeowner, you probably already know about the importance of curb appeal (perhaps your home’s curb appeal is the reason the property caught your eye in the first place?). Not only does it impact ...

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 ...

For 20 years, Billy Perryman lived happily with the landscaping he’d designed in his front and backyards shortly after moving into his Redland Estates home near U.S. 281 and Loop 1604. But when the ...

A salve for America's loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes. Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. Lush plantings, porches or trinkets can capture the ...

If you are a homeowner, you likely take great pride in your front yard. But is the grass truly greener on the other side (of the country)? According to a poll by Waste Removal USA, Connecticut has ...