Say you’re driving through the Boston suburbs and see the front yard of your dreams out your window. The symmetrical landscaping, the manicured grass, and rustic stone driveway are striking…but you’ve ...

Spring is (finally!) here... and so are the April showers. Don't let a string of gray and rainy days impede your enjoyment of the outdoors. The next best thing to lounging alfresco is enjoying free ...

Erin Lau, owner of landscape-design company Erin Lau Design in South Seattle, suggests locating your main outdoor-living area as close to your house as possible. “If your space is too far away, you’ll ...

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Along with endless square footage, epic views and elevation, a penthouse has another major advantage—outdoor space, and in some cases, a lot of it. The look and feel can be an extension of the ...

Give your outdoor space an instant refresh with patio furniture ideas that make you want to leave the indoors and spend the warmer months lounging, entertaining and enjoying your own backyard. From ...

Al fresco entertaining has taken off in recent years. It’s much more common today to find homeowners who want to extend living spaces to the outdoors in meaningful ways that go beyond a few lawn ...