Raised bed gardens like these – rendered and painted white – are incredibly space-enhancing and practical in a small backyard. They can even encompass seating into their design. Use them to keep the ...

A small garden shouldn't be a barrier to big growing ideas, and one of the best ways of maximizing a compact yard or balcony is to incorporate raised beds. Raised bed garden ideas can be made to ...

Do you find yourself out in the hot sun on Saturday mornings, mowing a patch of grass that’s too small to spread out a picnic blanket? “There are many better things to do with a small front yard, or ...

If you'd like to make your yard a little more concealed but don't want to worry about a large plant overrunning your property ...

Even on a budget, you can create the perfect spot to take a breather. Your backyard can do more than just serve as the home of cookouts and vegetable gardens. With a little planning, you can turn your ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

In his hometown of Manheim, 2 acres might be considered small, while a small downtown Lancaster yard would typically be in the 25-by-40-feet range, he says. Kathy Trout of Ken’s Gardens, Smoketown, ...

You don't need a big backyard to enjoy fresh fruit from your own garden. Whether you have a tiny patio or even just a balcony, these compact fruit trees are worth the space they take. They're native ...

Residential yards on Long Island can run the gamut from small urban lots to sprawling, expansive estates. Often, they have gardens to match. But that isn’t always the case: Some soil-challenged folks ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Gardening In Small Spaces In Orange County Orange County has its share of sunshine, but sometime not enough space for a big garden. Many gardeners—or would be gardeners—in Orange County live in ...