The best front yard plants not only enrich your own habitat but can also elevate entire neighborhoods. Gardening is contagious, so if you live in a street of houses where the front yards offer only ...

Front yards rarely get a full renovation in one go, yet small, targeted changes can make them read as cleaner and more ...

Some plants make great companions, and if you would like a vibrant hedge with a lot of textural interest, try pairing up ...

And vice versa. You’ve heard it before: Choose the right plant for the right place, Cervoni says. Always read the plant tag or description before buying a plant so you give it the conditions it needs ...

Key Points Opt for native plants around your area, so they better fit your local climate.You can still choose small-scale fruit trees to better fit your space and gardening needs.Stick with plants ...

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 ...

When planting a new tree in your backyard or front yard, consider how tall or wide it will grow.

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Looking out the front windows of their Northeast L ...

The temperature was in the 90s in the West Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, but that didn’t deter an astonishing number of monarch butterflies, hummingbirds and bees from feeding on the ...