Backyard envy

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Review of the new show "Backyard Envy" on the Bravo Channel. Screen shots and commentary from episodes.

James, Garrett and Mel—the Manscapers— are back, and business is blooming! They’ve expanded the clientele of their boutique landscaping company, and have more projects than they can handle. This season, these creative minds take on some of their biggest jobs to date as they produce a Tuscan-themed backyard in the middle of New Jersey, design a Japanese garden for an ultra-modern home, conquer a logistically challenging “upside-down house” on Fire Island, and reimagine a larger-than-life…

To have stepped into an event designed by the Manscapers—Garrett Magee, James DeSantis and Mel Brasier—as we did in 2019, meant entering a living vision of the potential for plants. But the trio do…

For homeowners and renters lucky enough to have backyards, outdoor spaces have become more important than ever during the past year. And since summer is on its way, it should come as no surprise that many residents are sprucing up their patios, decks, and backyards to make them comfortable oases for relaxing and spending quality time with loved ones.

City living often goes hand-in-hand with smaller backyard spaces, but that doesn’t mean you need to hit a landscaping dead end. Everyone knows that good things can come in small packages – it’s all about knowing your options, and having a little creative boost to get the ball rolling. Whether your backyard has a patio, a deck, or a grassy area, you can create a sense of grandeur in your small backyard with a few strategic additions here and there. Here's how! Featuring Aberdeen slabs

2021 has been called the ‘year of the yard’ and I’m here for it. Spring fever has hit hard and I’ve spent the last weeks scouring Pinterest, coming up with elaborate plans for our future dream backyard. Sadly those won’t come to fruition until next Spring, but in the meantime, a girl can dream… Now […]

The best backyards are those designed for multiple uses. Here, for example, the family added an inviting stone and concrete patio below their deck. #landscaping #bhg

Austin, Texas designer Consuelo Pierrepont gave her modern backyard a quarantine-inspired refresh, complete with a six-foot-wide dining table and a stock tank pool.

For many homeowners, a backyard is a place where they can relax and enjoy themselves. But a bare expanse full of dirt and weeds isn’t what most people have in mind when they’re thinking of spending some time outdoors. Unfortunately, you may have to deal with this at certain times of the year. But is