The obvious way to define your yard is to put up a fence. The cool way is to forget the fence and just build a gateway -- a portal from here to there that implies a change of space without presenting ...

Whether you grow mostly vegetables, mostly flowers, or a mix of both, chances are good you've wanted to put some vining plants into the mix—and that means adding a trellis to the gardenscape. A ...

Designing an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style. Knowing which features to include in a yard often boils down to what homeowners want to achieve in the space. Will it be a ...

Peas do not grow like beans, which wrap around a support and grow straight up. Peas sprawl. They need to be lifted up and tied onto some kind of support to make them grow upright. This article will ...

While growing our small city garden, we’ve struggled with controlling cucumber vines. Then, my wife saw an arbor-like cucumber trellis she wanted me to make. The idea was to make it tall and sturdy so ...

If you're growing your own tomatoes this season, it's time to get creative with some smart tomato trellis ideas. While tomato cages are a familiar choice, there's a whole range of alternative ...

Pergolas have been popular additions to homes for a while now. They can add an outdoor room to the house, overhang a patio or deck, provide shade, and act as a structure upon which you can create a ...