Ashlie and Tyler Thomas's North Carolina backyard is the stuff of DIY vegetable garden dreams. Nearly everything in it—including the raised beds, trellises, and greenhouse—was built by Tyler.

We’re teaching you how to create a water garden in your own backyard, including suggestions for the best types of flowers and decorative details to incorporate, and tips on how to keep it clean.

This colorful flower is gorgeous and tall enough to act as a privacy barrier for your home or garden. Here are the details on how and when to plant it.

Step away from the traditional grass yard for a no-mow, easy-maintenance backyard. Sometimes, the grass is greener when it's easy to care for.