The right plants will thrive with minimal care, rewarding you with a front yard that’s not only beautiful but also resilient, reflecting the unique character of your home and the local environment.

One of the reasons you opted for a small front yard to begin with might have been the appeal of retiring your mower—for good. In that case, embrace the ground cover even if you have a flat yard. To ...

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 ...

An outstanding front yard instantly boosts your property's curb appeal. However, not all front yard landscaping ideas are ...

Front yard rock landscaping ideas should always segue harmoniously with the architecture of your home, as well as the local surroundings and climate. Whether you prefer a contemporary or traditional ...

Great landscaping is key to adding instant curb appeal to your home. In fact, your front yard is what makes a warm welcome to guests upon arriving and sets the tone for your home’s interior, so ...

This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Whether you live in an urban area or a beach cottage on the coast, if your home is sited close to the street, landscaping the front yard can pose quite a ...

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 ...