Q: I have a small cemented area (ten by eight feet) outside the sliding glass doors of the home. I would like to expand it to a total size of 14 by 16 feet with brick-like blocks (15 inches by 15 ...

If you plan ahead, and, depending on the size, you can build a patio in a weekend. At least that’s what some experts say, and why not? With the advent of interlocking concrete pavers and the ...

Question: I noticed a friend’s brick walkway and how nice it makes her landscaping look. Is this a long, expensive project to have a contractor install, or do you think I could handle it with minimal ...

Q: I'd like to install stone edging along my garden beds, but my husband says that's more work than just having mulch up against the grass. I think using a weed-whacker would be much quicker than hand ...

A path is a focal point that meanders through a landscape of focal points. It starts out as the main event, but quickly relinquishes its predominance to the beauty that lies to its right and to its ...