Courtyard gardens can be tailored so that however small your space, a purposeful, good-looking backyard can be the result. Ideally, they should combine elegance with low maintenance, too. Even the ...

Pulling together the design of a small urban courtyard garden is always a joy. First off it's a small project that feels do-able, doesn't take for ever to complete, and won't break the bank as the ...

Escape to the great outdoors in landscapes of just a few hundred square feet. A practical size for busy gardeners, cozy courtyards are comfortable, relaxing and easy to maintain. “We are loving it,” ...

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a novice and, with a little planning and effort you can turn your small courtyard into a delightful extension of your home. First of all, you need to find out ...

The trend toward outdoor living, which uses comfy seating, bright rugs and weatherproof art to extend the al fresco season at home, is bringing new attention to a centuries-old architectural feature: ...

This undated photo provided by Ed Castro Landscape, Inc. shows the courtyard outside a home in Atlanta, Ga. By Melissa Kossler Dutton, The Associated Press The trend toward outdoor living, which uses ...

The trend toward outdoor living, which uses comfy seating, bright rugs and weatherproof art to extend the al fresco season at home, is bringing new attention to a centuries-old architectural feature: ...