Whether you’re throwing steaks on the grill, hosting a flag football game, or relaxing with friends by a cozy fire, a well-thought out backyard design can create a wonderful place for entertaining. Not only is it refreshing to get outdoors, but a backyard outdoor patio can also serve as an extension of your home. Here …
Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. With it brings that cooler weather easily associated with comfy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and just an overall feeling of coziness. To invoke this especially cozy time of the year, there are some really great ideas out there to accentuate your home and yard …
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Is there anything more relaxing than enjoying a long soak in a hot tub at the end of a long day? Strained, stressed muscles begin to loosen, and tension begins to melt away after only a few minutes. Hot tubs are that one luxury many people love to leave available year round, but are unfortunately …
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There’s just something about a well-groomed patio area that makes a house feel like a real home. Depending on where you live, a patio area is an important part of your home since you will no doubt be spending plenty of time out there enjoying the scenery. The more spruced up, the better the area …
When I moved to Southwest 13 years ago, one of my major worries was how well many of my beloved plant species would hold up to the dry heat and low humidity of the area. Although I quickly discovered most plants will thrive with the proper attention and care, there are certain types of landscape …
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Fertilizing your lawn is usually a good practice to help keep it looking healthy and green, plus it may be a necessity to keep it alive depending on where you live and what types of soils you have. There are many choices available on the market surrounding fertilizers, and it can often become difficult to decide what is …
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I’m always looking for ways to add a pop of color and height to my garden for both added summertime interest, and a winterscape to enjoy. Stacking pots to create a tiered garden is a great way to do both- plus it’s the perfect project for small spaces as well. These gardens can be placed …
When we think of roses, we usually mean hybrid teas or others which bloom not only in spring but summer and autumn too. Those in the North want the same blooming period our friends in more southern regions enjoy. In the north, the problem is winter hardiness and winter protection. Any bush with a tea-rose …
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After spending a few seasons landscaping and building garden beds, I found myself finally settling into the mindset to add in the small details that often go overlooked during the building, planting, and hauling of dirt that occurs during a new garden process. Garden border details and lighting solutions were fairly simple to incorporate once …
Hummingbirds have to be one of the most elusive and beautiful garden guests you can see. They flitter around from flower to flower with such grace and speed, they’re rare to spot on a regular basis. Since hummingbirds move so incredibly quickly, they need a lot of sugar in their blood to sustain their high …
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