No garden? No problem. Even if you don’t have a yard, you can grow an impressive amount of veggies, herbs, and flowers on a small deck, patio, or balcony. If you’re ready to learn how to garden on a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Perfect for tight spaces, this creative idea allows you to plant in a portable and rustic container. With ...

Whether you are looking to host friends and family outside or you want to create a quiet retreat for yourself, with a few smart design tricks, you can transform your small patio into an outdoor oasis ...

Bare soil expresses the poverty of the soul. That’s what one passionate gardener in Seattle referred to the wonder of topping off every square inch. But what if your “garden” is a balcony, patio, or ...

My deck container garden is in its second year. Last summer I crowed about the three large planter boxes Gerry made from our worn redwood deck boards. I grew tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and tomatillos ...

Summer means time spent gardening and relaxing with friends. And just like the kitchen in winter, the patio or deck tends to be the gathering spot when the weather turns warm. Get the most from this ...

A few steps, and I was on my own eight-by-10 deck, which had 11 potted plants, a three-foot metal planter, the heaviest stone bird bath ever, and an overflow of blooming flowers. Oh, yes, I even have ...