The lavish pool, complete with swim-up bar, borders the patio of a master bedroom retreat. It’s a serene space, great for a morning cup of coffee or an evening view of the valley. Inside, a projector ...

“Did you see the Fountain of Youth?” I ask Jessica, the graduate student living with us. She is freshly back from a day trip to St. Augustine, Fla., our country’s oldest city and home to Ponce de Leon ...

Something I truly enjoy when strolling through any garden are surprises, simple unexpected treasures that catch my eye and bring a smile to my face. I come around a corner, or peer down a pathway, or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pavers are an attractive and versatile option for patios, paths, and driveways. Fountains can be used to add privacy and drown out noise or to ...

I am sitting in my yard, contemplating a patio. I wish I could say that I am sitting in my garden, but that would convey an undeserved image of order and beauty. A yard doesn’t become a garden ...

There’s just something about the presence of water that lends a calming feel to any backyard, especially in the summer months when we want to spend as much time outside as possible. If your outdoor ...