Retaining walls can level a sloped yard, prevent erosion and look beautiful! Check out these distinctive retaining wall ideas. You might not think of retaining walls as the most exciting yard ...

With innovative hillside landscape ideas, such as terraced beds and low-maintenance plants, you can make the most of a sloped or hilly yard. A sloped yard doesn’t have to be a landscaping challenge.

Small rocks, mulch, and carriage walks are among additions to a list of landscaping features Des Moines now allows on the ...

You can warm up on chilly fall and winter evenings with an outdoor fireplace. Retaining walls keep soil in place and lend ...

In fantasy worlds, trees like the Lord of the Rings’ Ents are agile and mobile. In the real world, they’re slow.

Hardscapes are more than just places to host gatherings or enjoy some time outdoors. They add definition to the overall ...

Their approach—combining respect for natural desert beauty with sophisticated design sensibilities—established principles that continue to influence landscape architects working in arid environments ...

We revisit a 1967 review of I. M. Pei’s National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, described as a ‘direct response ...

To determine the age of rock glaciers, these researchers tested samples from boulders on the surface of the glaciers for a rare isotope of the element beryllium. The results indicate how long the ...

Scott Brook Preserve has adapted trails to navigate around four dams built by these natural engineers. It's also a great spot ...

The land, on a plateau in the Santa Susana Mountains, used to be part of the Bell Moving Picture Ranch, later renamed the ...

Explore these unforgettable California travel destinations, from natural wonders to iconic landmarks, in this personal ...