Keeping up with annual chores can be daunting if you don’t have an organized action plan. Since maintenance is ongoing, it’s easy to get lost or fall behind schedule. However, regular home maintenance will protect your wallet from costly repairs in the future. To make life easier, we’ve created an easy-to-follow monthly task list so …
The right kind of fertilizer has a nutrients balance that will benefit your whole lawn, from root to tip, and it’s safe for your children and pets. Organic lawn fertilizers can deliver on all of these points. Let us help you pick one that will bring out the best in your lawn. Our favorite pick …
Whether you are looking for some added privacy for your home, security for your family and pets, or a decorative element for your yard, fences are an excellent addition to any space. While your space may be off-limits, no fence option is off-limits in this complete guide with 118 fence ideas! From functional to fabulous …
Most of the Backyard Boss staff live in colder regions. Collectively, we’ve got about a hundred years’ worth of snow-fort building experience. Epic snow fort building skills allow for the highest level of bragging rights, and frankly, we’ve got ’em. If you’re looking to level up your snow fort building game this winter, these construction …
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Planning a landscape is challenging; there is an incredible amount of ground cover, plants, and irrigation techniques to consider. It can become even more complicated if you live in an area that has a difficult climate. Xeriscaping is a popular choice for areas that see very little natural rainfall, but it can be applied to …
Lounging by the pool and taking a nice dip now and then can really make summer the best part of the year. Of course, it’s not often anymore that you find a plain, rectangular pool in the backyard. Most backyards have been designed around more interesting pool ideas. If you’re looking to dress up your …
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If you’re looking to be the cool house this winter, building a backyard ice rink is a fantastic way to solidify your home as the neighborhood hangout. Whether you have a burning passion for hockey or want to make the harsh winters more enjoyable, we’ve got you covered. Building a small backyard skating rink is …
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Many flowers can be safely incorporated into cakes, salads, cocktails, or various other recipes. Below you’ll find a giant list of edible flowers that you can grow in your own garden or purchase for recipes. Many times you’ll just be using flower buds for a pop of color, but they can also enhance flavor of …
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If you are anything like me, when you see empty yard space, you see the garden potential. And depending on what your plans are concerning flower, stone, or vegetable garden beds, you probably have a preliminary idea of how you want your garden edging to look once it’s finished. Picking out plants is the easy part, …
Read more42 Stunning Garden Bed Edging Ideas That You Need To See
Tired of lugging your kids all the way to the playground just so they can play for a while? Think about all of that unused space just sitting there in your back or front yard. In fact, you wouldn’t really need much space at all to set up a playset for the little guys. You’ll …
Read moreUltimate Play Time: 36 Outside-of-the-Box Backyard Play Sets