Unfortunately, we can't all have a sprawling outdoor space, but a small backyard can still have a big impact. While some homeowners might have acres and acres to play with, many others have a pretty ...

Having your own backyard pool can be possible even if you don't have tons of outdoor space to play with. From cocktail pools to lap pools, plunge pools to swim spas – there are all kinds of styles ...

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Choose the right plants, shrubs, and trees so you don't deal with fast-growing types that take over your space. Create a focal point to balance your outdoor design. Opt for appropriately sized ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you are looking to make your small yard appear bigger, you should employ landscaping tricks such as breaking up the space, utilizing ...

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 ...