Are you on the lookout for a beautiful new patio? It's always a good time to refresh your space and give it a new look. A patio is often the epicenter of our garden – a space for alfresco entertaining ...

Deirdre Graziano recalls the good old days in Lincoln Park, when mature trees dotted the neighborhood and backyards flowed from one home to the next. Now? “It's just not there,” says the retired child ...

A well-designed L-shaped patio can open up your backyard, creating a more practical and stylish area for entertaining or relaxing, while also giving key features room to breathe. Whether it hugs the ...

Because of supposed design difficulties with more complex shapes, do-it-yourselfers often stick to basic squares or rectangles when using landscaping timbers and railroad ties to make borders for ...