Maintenance, sustainability, personal style—there are plenty of reasons to consider an alternative to the traditional grass backyard. Maybe you want to permanently strike "mow the lawn" off your to-do ...

When you imagine your dream home, a lush, green yard might come to mind as it's perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or playing with pets. But in reality, not every home includes a grassy outdoor space ...

Trying to keep a backyard lawn tidy takes time and energy. If you want to spend more time enjoying your outdoor space rather than maintaining it, it may be time to find lawn alternatives. You can ...

Make warm weather entertaining more effortless enjoyable by maximizing a small backyard. From budget-friendly accessories to landscaping, modern patio decor, lighting, and more, there are a variety of ...

A small backyard can often feel limiting. There’s no room for a huge playscape or outdoor kitchen. Throwing backyard parties or installing a huge in-ground pool is probably out, too. Despite these ...

If your backyard makes you want to shut the door and stay inside instead of enjoying your outdoor space, it’s time for a backyard transformation. No matter the square footage, a backyard remodel can ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...