In the yard, a retaining wall serves a very simple purpose: to hold soil back to better utilize the terrain. From foot-high garden borders to towering walls that enclose an entire property, retaining ...

If your patio gets full sun (about six hours of direct exposure), it might be difficult to keep potted flowers from drying out or getting scorched in the heat. Luckily, there are plenty of colorful ...

Despite back patios having serious main character energy, too often, they just house a couple of sad pots, a three-legged plastic chair, and maybe a rogue grill. On the other hand, the front porch has ...

Q: I need flowers that will look good all summer in a window box that only gets morning sun. I tried geraniums and petunias last summer and they were disappointing. -- J.M., Seattle M.B.: Impatiens ...