All Brandon and Alyssa Owens wanted was some privacy for the backyard of their San Tan Valley home from their neighbor’s two-story house. A couple of citrus trees did the trick. But they also planted ...

I didn't expect miracles, but got something very close — the garden flourished and became almost a real jungle. Lush greenery, towering evergreens and a rustic cypress privacy fence add to the sense ...

What started as a massive mess turns into a stunning yard makeover. The before-and-after is unbelievable. More than 60 ...

Some spaces feel like they breathe with you, the breeze catching string lights just right, the scent of lavender mixing with warm evening air, the soft clink of a glass on a garden table. Creating ...

I learned this lesson the hard way after Ellison and the Nature in My Backyard team visited my struggling native garden late last summer. After offering their sympathy for my ongoing struggle with ...

One reason chaos gardening may be catching on is because it sidesteps the rules of garden design. A traditional landscape ...

THE SPACE: A Metairie backyard transformed from an empty expanse of concrete into a patio and deck filled with colorful flowers and potted trees THE OWNER: Cathy Middleberg, a personal trainer, who ...

You don’t have to visit a zoo to see animals. They live right outside your front door. It was this simple observation that compelled author James Barilla to take a worldwide escapade. This journey is ...