In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future ... a 956-square-foot fixer-upper in Watts with a small, patchy lawn in the front yard and a big ...

Versatile, hardy, and green all year. Is there anything the humble boxwood can't do? Here's how you can incorporate this ...

With all of the magnificent magnolia tree varieties out there, you can choose any of these types to add cups of color and ...

But they knew that preparing the site by getting rid of the grass — either using herbicides or solarization under plastic to ...

Plant cool-season crops to keep your vegetable garden looking lush and extend your harvest season well into the fall months.

For all the Addams Family fans, this is a great (and very easy) Halloween decoration. Just grab a long gold wig, purchase a ...

Learn how to get rid of dandelions with hand-pulling, weeders or herbicides, plus the best time to remove them and tips to ...

Homeowners in cold weather states may encounter snow mold during winter. Treat your lawn to avoid dry patches.

Reducing news to hard lines and side-taking leaves a lot of the story untold. Progress comes from challenging what we hear ...

After 10,000 hours of testing, here are the best home improvement products and services of 2024 to help you create your dream ...

Now I get the value of having an outdoor space that children can play in—it gets them out of the house! The pitfall here is when we make a permanent decision outdoors to meet the needs of a ...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, ...