One of the amazing ways to design a sloped backyard or landscape involves building steps to navigate the space safely. If you plan to complete this project yourself, you might be tempted to make these ...

Fairway Drive home feature The home of Alix and Paul Rico Now, before the torrid heat of summer arrives, is a great time to do some landscaping. But where do you start? (Photo by Chris Granger, ...

Terraced Hillside Landscaping Nobody enjoys wrestling with a steep lawn. Transform this hillside with terraced planting beds along rough stone stairs rather than turf grass. For year-round texture and ...

Home gardeners with some extra time during the coronavirus pandemic might consider adding a personal touch to their yards. An ordinary landscape can be transformed with some imagination, design, and ...

Oregon is growing, and that fickle rainfall comes and goes as it sees fit. We can't just keep using water as if there's an unending supply, which we seem to do when it comes to our lawns and gardens.

Water is a scarce resource, and it’s especially relevant in California. However, a well-designed, water-efficient landscape design should always be a consideration regardless of location. A ...

A GOOD PLAN: It takes time, and a bit of effort, but at the end of the process you will have a garden to enjoy for years to come. Fairfax-Production Good gardens don't just happen; they're the results ...