It's almost al fresco season. That means brunch outdoors, hosting in the garden, and quiet evening nights spent in the fresh air. But not before a total patio spruce. And if you're taking it one step ...

And as Feng Shui experts tell us, there's at least one element and its color that will surprise ...

Just because your patio is in the backyard doesn’t mean everything out there has to be green, beige or rust-colored. We often fall back on these old standbys. But summer is all about color, so liven ...

If you've not yet fertilized your lawn, get to it. Most turf grasses grow best in the cooler weather of spring and fall but a strong turf will get through a hot summer best. There are two basic ...

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 ...