Above-ground pools remain a popular and budget-friendly option for creating a fun and refreshing outdoor spot. If you want to install an above-ground pool, you may be wondering how to place it so it ...

OUTDOOR living spaces are a gardening trend. But on a sweltering summer day in Houston, living is certainly easier if that space includes a swimming pool. Landscaping around the pool not only can ...

Landscaping around an outdoor swimming pool requires no-muss, no-fuss plant selections. The pool can be a flowery focal point, but don’t open it to litter from leaves and limbs. “Both in- and ...

Classic and sophisticated, low hedges are a neat way to frame different areas of the yard. Soften sharp corners with a bed of wildflowers and other native plants. This landscape blends in but also ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Echeveria comes in many sizes, ...

Summer in the desert means enjoying the classic Arizona desert lifestyle: barbecues under outdoor kitchens, relaxing in the shade and epic pool parties. But it’s not a stroke of luck if you have ...

Forever in such high demand, a swimming pool can beautify the space as well as create a place to exercise, have fun with the family, entertain, and simply relax by the water. The best pool ideas are ...

If you think Clark Griswold had the right idea when he dreamed about installing a pool for his family, you are not alone. According to the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, there are ...