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 the …
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 …
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 …
Ever since people started making more conscious purchases, they pay lots of attention to the foods and other products they buy. People are often frustrated over the fact that some foods that are labeled as being organic are in fact full of preservatives or were treated with chemicals in their growth or harvest stage. When …
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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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Once the weather warms and your flowers emerge, it doesn’t take long before you will begin to see an increase in garden insects as they are drawn to the color and nectar produced. Some of the most favored world rounds are the various species of butterflies, that serve not only as a colorful addition amongst …
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Ever come home later than expected and have to feel your way to the door from your vehicle? Or have a great yard for entertaining, but the lighting is anything but? If you’re like me and find yourself in the dark most nights, and unable to enjoy your space, read on for some brilliant, and …
Read moreAdd Beautiful Light to Your Backyard in 21 Different Ways
I’ve always enjoyed a lush green lawn, and when it came time to look for a house to buy with young children, a grassy space for them to play was foremost on my list of homeownership wants. I found the the lawn of my dreams surprisingly easy, and whenever describing the house- always ended with, …
Read moreArtificial vs Real Grass: What Are The Best Choices For Your Yard?
If you have a lawn you’ve probably fertilized it at some point and have been faced with the question of lawn fertilizer spray or granular choices. Most of us typically choose one based on affordability and availability at a local store, but there really is quite a bit of information you should be aware of …
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Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Those watery, itchy, and agonizingly irritated eyeballs that you just want to tear from your skull? Yeah, we know, we get it. Some people look at a warm Summer day as endless opportunities to have fun. You just glance out the window and cringe within yourself. But some people …
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