One of my favorite public gardens is Dumbarton Oaks, in Georgetown, a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Even though I'm a plant lover, (so many plants, so little time) it's the structures in this ...

Revamping your landscape can be a daunting proposition, especially when you want to go about it in DIY fashion. There’s one helpful thing to know before you begin, though, and it will make every piece ...

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Your property’s living space covers much more than just the rooms within your home. With some strategic landscaping, you can maximize and beautify your yard. Better yet, updating your home’s curb ...

Make a list of needs and wants. Do your kids need a play space? Do you want to grow vegetables? Would your family enjoy gathering on a patio? Do some very rough sketches of the yard with thoughts of ...

It's doable! You can survey your land, even if it slopes dramatically, using the gadgets in your closet and the tools in your garage. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange tell you how. My wife and I are ...

I once heard a radio interview with the person at NASA who recruits candidates into the astronaut program. At one point in the interview the host asked the expert a simple question, “What qualities ...