Q:I just purchased a lovely 1927 home in the East Oakland hills. The previous owner didn't want to have anything to do with anything green outside, so she had two concrete patios built in the backyard ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether improving your backyard or garden, a cobblestone path is one way to update and add serious value to your home. But instead of buying ...

One trip to the Desert Botanical Garden bookstore and you’ll be full of ideas for your own garden. Some are practical and others require winning the lottery or moving. Luckily, they carry Concrete ...

Guide to Concrete (Creative Publishing International, 2008) takes readers through some of the most popular home concrete and masonry projects. Endorsed by Quikrete, this book includes tips and expert ...

THE SPACE: A Metairie backyard transformed from an empty expanse of concrete into a patio and deck filled with colorful flowers and potted trees THE OWNER: Cathy Middleberg, a personal trainer, who ...

Just look around. Concrete columns hold up potted plants, drip water or turn modern landscapes into ancient ruins. So why not make one of your own? Don't hesitate because you think concrete is ...

With a few DIY and craft supplies, old plates can be transformed into beautiful pieces of glassware perfect for decorating your outdoor space.

Everyone knows it’s important to water the garden, but what about watering the furniture? Normally, that might just be proof of insanity, but if you plant a few of these of these customizable chairs, ...

When the city of San Francisco tagged Steve Carlson's cracked sidewalk for repairs last spring, he saw an opportunity to add a little more green to his Sunset District neighborhood. "We had always ...

Tons of concrete are being upcycled to form a Crevice Garden at Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens that will open on Dec. 8. The Crevice Garden has been funded with grants from the Stanley Smith ...