This was the summer of outside. I’ve always loved gathering in the backyard, but this year I wanted to go all in on creating a space that wasn’t just pretty for one dinner party but functional every ...

Winterising your backyard protects plants, furniture, Winterising Your Backyard: Practical Prep for the Cold Months Aheadand ...

Your yard is supposed to be a little slice of paradise, right? A place where you can kick back with a cup of coffee, watch ...

First decide how your kitchen should feel. Set a budget and stay flexible on materials. Pick a contractor or designer with a good reputation. Have you dreamed about an outdoor kitchen that allows you ...

Think adventure requires plane tickets and expensive gear? Sometimes the best journeys start right outside your door. Your ...

Heard a chirp or spotted a flutter? These free apps identify backyard birds by sight or sound — no binoculars or in-depth ...

On hot summer nights when you want to spend as much time outside as possible, light up your yard with solar lights. Mix and match different types of lights to create a garden, backyard or deck that’s ...

For all the time and energy we spend making sure our yards look nice, it sure is frustrating to realize some pesky animal dug a bunch of holes in the grass. How do you know what type of animal is ...

Owls are nocturnal creatures that we rarely get to see up close, but there is one really good reason to attract them. This is how to attract owls to your yard.

Squirrels dig small holes for food storage, preparing for winter to retrieve them later. Look for tiny, shallow holes without ...

Plan a cosy outdoor movie night in your backyard with tips on screen setup, sound, seating, lighting, snacks, weather checks, ...