These paving ideas for small gardens are suitable for lots of different spaces, whether you have a compact outdoor area, or a small unloved area of a larger backyard. Our experts cover the basics of ...

No matter how small, think of your garden as an extension of your home. Ask yourself: What can be removed to make it less complicated? Once you settle on an overall theme, you can build the garden in ...

You might be looking at your small backyard and think: there’s no point trying to make it nicer. After all, it will never be the lush garden retreat with an immaculate lawn, sprawling deck and a pool ...

Mariel Claxton asked for suggestions for her winter vegetable garden a few weeks ago. The San Rafael resident and her husband both love vegetables and lettuces, but needed a good supply to fit into ...

A successful garden has glorious spaces that stick in our minds for years. Sometimes we can recall the scent on the air as well as the season and the play of light over the chair. A small garden and a ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

There are all kinds of wonderful reasons for living in San Francisco, but having a good-size backyard usually isn't one of them. So if you're fortunate enough to have even a sliver of outdoor space, ...