ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Want to make your neighborhood friendlier? Consider adding a front-yard patio … some pavers, a few plants, a couple of comfy chairs — and, voilà! — instant summer socializing.

Want to make your neighborhood friendlier? Consider adding a front-yard patio … some pavers, a few plants, a couple of comfy chairs—and, voilà!—instant summer socializing. That’s the way it seems to ...

Bobbi Deeney, left, and Beth Gunderson with their dogs, Oliver and Nelson, on the patio in front of Deeney’s house in the Minikahda Vista neighborhood of St. Louis Park, Minn. Jeff Wheeler/Minneapolis ...

Other of Matt’s favorite porch décor plants are holly varieties (particularly the ‘Savannah’ variety), and smoky blue ...

Want to make your neighborhood friendlier? Consider adding a front-yard patio ... some pavers, a few plants, a couple of comfy chairs — and, voilà! — instant summer socializing. That's the way it ...

A welcoming front entrance will make your home feel polished and inviting for guests. Upgrade your curb appeal with simple decor and landscaping, from paint to plants, lighting, house numbers, and ...

A Reddit user’s HOA only allows six potted plants on the front patio — but that isn’t stopping them from growing a lovely garden. In a recent post to r/Gardening, a user posted a picture of their ...

Backyard patios — secluded and private — have long been the norm, but upfront patios are currently trending, according to Diana Grundeen, owner of Trio Landscaping, the Minneapolis firm that designed ...

Bobbi Deeney and her dog, Oliver, on the patio in front of her house on June 28, in the Minikahda Vista neighborhood of St. Louis Park, Minn. Next door neighbors Bobbi Deeney and Beth Gunderson both ...