A stunning backyard flower garden doesn’t just add beauty to your outdoor space—it creates a peaceful retreat and a serious dose of curb appeal. When thoughtfully designed, your garden becomes a ...

While backyard gardeners typically aren’t chasing trends when they’re out turning dirt, here’s a tip for those simply curious about what flowers are hot. If your grandmother grew it, it’s probably in.

Across the country, more people are turning unused corners of their yards into small food systems that nourish both their bodies and their neighborhoods. Backyard vegetable plots cut the emissions ...

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t ...

There are countless ways to give your outdoor space a mini-makeover for as little as $100. Here are 37 backyard ideas that you can accomplish before Monday.

Lynn Williams backyard at 2514 N. Greenleaf Ct. and her neighbor’s yard will be on the Sedgwick County Extension’s annual garden tour. Williams’ yard incorporates rocks and boulders. Jaime Green The ...

If you’ve dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a nice harvest but ...