Bergen Health & Life

Garden Party

A Teaneck woman watches her family transform her yard into something special.

Marble, She Said

With a party-perfect flow and an elegantly classic material, an outdoor living space in Franklin Lakes reflects the vision of one of the homeowners, an interior designer.

A Backyard Steps Up

Once just a grassy slope, this Ho-Ho-Kus yard transforms into a multi-tiered entertainment zone.

Backyard Paradise

The new Alpine home already had a builtin pool. Then the landscape designer gave it palm trees, a dramatic fire feature and the feel of a luxe tropical resort.

It's Nature's Turn Again

More and more Bergen residents are renovating their landscapes to make them more sustainable. That means favoring native plants over invasive, non-native species.

Is At-Home Testing For You?

Today, getting personal medical news is easier and more convenient than ever. But know what that news can actually reveal—and what it can’t.

7 Spots Where Birders Flock

Catch a glimpse of Bergen’s feathered beauties—from harriers and hummingbirds to egrets and eagles—at these bird havens.

Expand Your Barbecue Menu

These juicy kabobs are ready to turn your next backyard cookout into an event—no matter the occasion.

Everybody In!

Members of the Hackensack rowing team take the plunge on their last day of practice.