Privacy, safety, security—these are only a few of the reasons that homeowners build solid, durable garden walls. Although it's immensely satisfying to construct one ...

When you're looking for cinder block garden ideas, the sky's just about the limit for this versatile building material. Use them to create stylish walls, furniture, outdoor bars, planters, raised ...

That got us to thinking (and tweeting) about the ways in which Ryan and I like to add human-made flair to our yard. There’s the furniture Ryan designs, of course...but these days, we’ve been finding a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many gardeners prefer raised beds to in-ground gardens since their soil warms up fast and tends to drain water well. Cinder blocks are a ...

Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...