Before you pitch the pieces of an old concrete patio into landfill, consider giving them a second wind. Broken concrete blocks set in concrete can make a cobblestone-like garden path that adds ...

Pasadena, Calif.-based landscape designer Laramee Haynes often reuses pieces of broken concrete in gardens as an alternative to pouring a slab of concrete. “Broken concrete can be reused over and over ...

Tired of looking at the boring gray concrete in her yard, Lois Zercher of Lemoore, Calif., decided to make it more attractive when she redesigned her backyard about two years ago. "I wanted something ...

Like the first stroke on a blank canvas, paths claim, define and shape our outdoor spaces. They can be as simple as a well-worn footpath in the woods or a mowed meadow — or, they can be an intricate ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...