You walk outside with your morning coffee, ready to check on those tomatoes that were almost ripe yesterday. Instead, you find half-eaten stems and scattered leaves. Sound familiar? If you're ...

Fences serve a variety of purposes. They keep kids and pets in, and unwanted critters out. They can also offer privacy, especially for homes with smaller lots, and provide protection around backyard ...

While bamboo fences are terrific at creating an easygoing vibe, they're not the most laid-back choice for maintenance. If you're weighing the pros and cons of installing a bamboo fence in your yard or ...

Whether you have a small suburban plot or a big, rambling yard in the country, chances are your garden attracts the resident ...

Owning a home means you get your privacy and a space to call your own, but if you live close to your neighbors, your privacy may be limited. No matter how friendly they might be, you probably still ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

While vacationing recently on the Maine coast, I admired many nice gardens. Many of them had hedges or fences — more than I am used to seeing in rural New Hampshire. When settlers first arrived in New ...