Don’t have a large backyard or garden? Don’t worry, you just need to be a little more creative and think up some out-of-the-box ideas to make the most of your space. Here are some ideas to get you started:

As winter settles in, the prospect of an outdoor fire pit to warm up the cold nights ahead looks all the more appealing. Electric heaters may be convenient, but they have all the charm of a toaster. A fire pit, on the other hand is a fantastic, rustic-looking addition to your home that your friends and family will enjoy as well. If you are considering installing one in your backyard, here are a few tips to keep it burning brightly:

Modern homes may have all the creature comforts and gadgets, but the kitchen is almost always a compromise. Most of the space is awarded to the living room or bedrooms, while the kitchen is smaller than most people desire. If you want a large kitchen that appeals to your inner chef, you can easily devote some space from your backyard and create the perfect outdoor kitchen. Here are some ideas for cooking up a delightful outdoor kitchen:

One of the best things about Dubai is that it's basked in sunshine for eight months of the year and the weather is nearly always perfect for swimming. Winter here, ironically, is the perfect time to hit the pool. Here are some easy ways to make pool time more fun:

Ah, the joys of childhood. Glued to the iPad, plopped in front of the telly, hunched over the computer and zoned out playing video games. Sounds horrible, doesn't it? We like to remind kids of the good ol’ days when we climbed trees, played in mud, scraped our knees and grew all the tougher because of it. So why not allow your kids to experience the real joy of your childhood with an irresistible reason to play outdoors? Here’s how you can make the perfect tree house for your kids:

Pergolas have long been a staple in garden architecture due to their decorative and practical functions. Ancient Romans called them “pergulas”- covered archways through which they could stroll under cool green shade. At its core, the pergola is simply a shaded area or walkway that provides a temporary refuge from the sun while you enjoy the outdoors. In execution, however, they come in many different builds and materials, each with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here are some things to consider before installing your very own garden pergola:

Lazy Friday afternoons wouldn’t quite be the same without your favourite patio chair to stretch out on with a good book and a refreshing lemonade at hand. Unfortunately, outdoor furniture is far more vulnerable than their indoor counterparts due to their constant exposure to the elements. As a result, they require a considerable amount of care and attention to keep them in tiptop condition. Here are some easy to follow tips to help you care for your outdoor furniture:

All great accomplishments begin with a good plan. As any landscape architect or green-fingered hobbyist will tell you, the key to a productive and visually striking garden is an efficient layout. If you’re planning to create your own garden at home, here are a few tips to get you started:

The She Shed is every woman's answer to the Man Cave, and is quickly gaining popularity for anyone who craves for a space to call their own. Typically constructed in a backyard nook, these tiny cottages are perfect for women who want alone time for reading, creating, gardening, or even napping. There are no rules to building a She Shed; they're anything you want them to be (and then some).Here are a few tips to guide you in creating your own She Shed:

In this fast-paced world home gardens an opportunity to momentarily retreat to the tranquillity of nature. However, the commitment required to nurture a garden to life is an undertaking that requires a lot of time and patience. Couple that with the region’s notoriously long and humid summers and the task gets even more daunting. However, you don’t have to give up on your gardening dreams yet! Hope blooms in the form of Xeriscaping - a landscaping practice that utilises hardy, drought-resistant and low maintenance plants. The result?