If your front yard feels dated, or has a whimsical yet fussy style that you've grown tired of, it's time to turn to a more contemporary look. Often, this means stripping out the excess and focusing on ...

We've gathered some ideas for easy maintenance front yard landscaping that won't require much of your attention.

With a small front yard, there is much opportunity to let the front door act as the focal point. Here, a crown of 'New Dawn' ...

Yes, your front yard tells your neighbors a lot more about you than you might realize (and it’s all in what you plant).

Does paying high water bills and spending more maintenance time give you joy—or does seeing a beautiful space that gives back ...

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 ...

Ground cover plants creep and spread attractively; they can act as a colorful statement or soften the appearance of a lawn-free yard. They grow no more than 3 feet above the ground and are easy to ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...

Enhancing your front outdoor space should be just as important as developing your backyard. Whether it adds curb appeal, welcomes guests or provides security, a thoughtfully landscaped front yard is a ...

Structured native gardens can be elegant and bee-friendly, contrary to the myth of wild landscapes. Landscape experts suggest ...

Swapping grass for drought-tolerant plants won’t just save water. It could add tens of thousands of dollars to your home’s value. Across Colorado, millions of gallons of treated drinking water are ...