Ahead, find easy landscaping ideas to make your outdoor space the envy of the neighborhood. Less lawn equals less work.

Landscaping is a crucial element of curb appeal, providing an attractive variety of colors, textures, and natural beauty. Good landscaping in the front of the home can even boost your house’s value.

“Increasing curb appeal” is often used to mean spiffing up your house’s exterior when you are wanting to sell. But it can also mean creating a welcoming front yard for yourself and your family.

Beavercreek city leaders and residents have come to a compromise for now on the topic of lawn maintenance, but some residents say the language is still unclear. The new language of Beavercreek’s ...