Plants and wildlife thrive in the author's southern Ontario natural pond, where mechanical systems and chemicals are strictly off-limits. Water, soil, plants and animals live together in a harmonious ...

Having an awning in your outdoor space is not only an easy way to make your backyard more relaxing, but it's also a necessity if you live in a hot, sunny climate and still want to be able to spend ...

Design by Emily Henderson / Photo by David Tsay / Photo from "Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves" by Emily Henderson Cool backyards are both functional and stylish, ...

Learn how to create a stunning outdoor aquarium from scratch! This video covers design ideas, setup tips, and decoration ...

Whether your backyard is simply overgrown or out of style, you might be thinking this summer is the perfect time for a glow up. And it is! But the trouble is finding ways to transform your outdoor ...

How do I design my backyard? Designing a backyard can feel like a big task, especially if you’re working with a large surface area. Luckily, it’s more than manageable if you’ve got a solid plan.

When you want to upgrade your backyard, you typically need a couple different experts: a designer and an installer. An experienced designer has a knack for where things should go and has spent years ...

DIY remodeling is always a hot topic. Until recently, DIY remodeling wasn’t even on many homeowners’ radars and was strictly the work of hired contractors, especially for big-ticket reconstructions ...

Cool backyards are both functional and stylish, equipped with little extras that will make spending time outside more fun. There are a variety of tweaks and changes that you can make to your existing ...