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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 ...

One of the reasons you opted for a small front yard to begin with might have been the appeal of retiring your mower—for good. In that case, embrace the ground cover even if you have a flat yard. To ...

Trying to make the most out of a small yard can feel overwhelming. You want a space that looks good and feels open, but you also want room to relax or entertain. With a few creative layout ideas, you ...

If you’re not ready to tackle a total DIY project, there’s another option. At about eight feet long, this modular outdoor kitchen fits nicely in a small yard. It comes with a sink, faucet, countertop ...

You don’t need to have a green thumb to have an eye-catching yard or garden. Options still abound for those of us (raises hand) who missed the planting window, struggle to grow flowers and keep them ...

Whether you have a balcony overlooking the city or a deck that opens into a yard, decorating a small patio can be tricky, especially when so many outdoor furniture pieces are big and bulky. Luckily, ...

Sometimes all it takes is just one piece of décor to totally transform your yard or garden. And although it's easy to source outdoor pieces from your local garden center or dollar store, there's ...

You don't have to love pumpkin spice to believe that fall offers some pretty spectacular outdoor fall decor ideas. So, the minute the leaves start to drop, take it as your sign to tap into the harvest ...