As you’re making your gardening plans it’s easy to forget about side yards. They’re often narrow and utilitarian, but they also can offer a pleasant way to pass from front yard to back without having ...

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 ...

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about stepping outside of your front door and being greeted by a burst of greenery and fragrant blooms, no matter how small the space. Thoughtful front yard ...

These small deck layouts prove that size isn’t everything. Cox initially conceived the deck as a conventional surface for relaxing and entertaining. With the bench, however, he seized an opportunity ...

With the weather heating up, many people are looking for a fun and relaxing day in the water. And if you own a pool, chances are you’ll be planning (or politely asked) to host a party. Whether you’re ...