That gravel driveway you're dreaming of might seem like a straightforward home improvement project, but before you truck in the gravel, you need to answer an important question: Do you need a permit?

Want a luxe yard without the price tag? For a designer look, add Japanese-style features, rustic touches, and even a focal ...

Two outdoors chairs and other furniture on a pea-gravel patio - KatieRosee/Shutterstock Upgrading your patio may sound like a professional, or at least a labor-intensive project, but it doesn't have ...

Beautiful interior spaces enrich our lives, adding comfort and a peaceful environment for our families. But adding life to the outside spaces around our homes is a way to expand that nurturing ...

Q I want to incorporate some paved areas in my landscaping, but I don’t want to use concrete or pavers because of the expense and permanence. What about gravel? Can I install gravel myself, or do I ...

Q I would like to incorporate some paved areas in my landscaping, but I don’t want to use concrete or pavers because of the expense and permanence. What about gravel? Can I install gravel myself, or ...

Build a walkway through your garden with a budget-friendly project. Discover cheap DIY garden path ideas to get inspired.

Perhaps due to my experience living on a gravel road, when the notion of a gravel garden first came up, my reaction was not positive. After learning more, it seemed to me a gravel garden is a great ...