We built these concrete patio pavers with cedar accent decks for the shipping container house I am building out in Joshua tree CA. The sun out here in the California desert is quite harsh and I wanted ...

Santi recommends the following planting distances for trees and other types of vegetation: Small shrubs (under 3 feet tall): 3 to 4 feet from the foundation Medium shrubs (3 to 5 feet tall): 4 to 6 ...

The city of Los Angeles recently planted 1,400 new street trees along multiple corridors in the neighborhood of Boyle Heights ...

You can’t air condition the outdoors—but you can lower the temperature with some thoughtful landscaping decisions. If you ...

Curved concrete walls direct light towards the altar of Narac Church, completed by architecture practice Arkpro Studio in ...

Rodents and larger insects can also create holes in the ground that are perfect spaces for snake nests. These holes can be found embedded in grass, in piles of dirt or sand, or under piles of logs or ...

2. THE CONDITION OF THE TREE: Large, old water oak trees commonly have rotten trunks, even though there may be no outward ...

Having a deck makes it easier to gather outdoors. Discover deck ideas to upgrade your backyard space with furniture, layout, ...

Native plants have very different needs from fruits and veggies. Here's how to create your own edible habitat garden.

Backyard updates aren't cheap, so it's difficult to decide which project will bring you the most bang for your buck. Our ...

When I first moved to Marco Island in 1980 it was common for homes to have citrus trees in the yard. The downward spiral of the dooryard citrus started with the many hurricanes that crisscrossed ...