If you’ve installed a bird feeder hoping to enjoy watching beautiful birds, you might be in for a rude awakening. Squirrels could steal all the bird seeds long before your feathered friends get there. So, let’s look at how to squirrel proof your bird feeder to help you prepare ahead of time. Bird feeding can …
Spring fever… we all have it. For some, it manifests by sleeping or eating less, and for others, it comes as an urge to clean the house or start exercising. But for garden lovers like you and me, it’s the need to start digging in the dirt. We dream up all kinds of colorful curb …
Are you tired of having to sift through stuff in your storage shed and never find what you need? I know the feeling: my hubby collects lots of things he “might need some day”, and our shed needs organizing regularly. Let’s take a look at some tips that will teach you how to organize a …
Landscaping with food is beautiful as it is useful. Why plant poisonous ornamental flowers, trees, and shrubs, when you can have the same beauty with the added nutritional benefits of edible landscaping? You can easily reduce living expenses, while beautifying your environment with these edible landscaping ideas. And don’t forget: edible landscaping is both physically …
In today’s fast-paced atmosphere, many are looking for a break from repetitive, unnecessary work. When planning a home’s landscaping design, low maintenance landscaping is often an afterthought. We usually think of curb appeal, which is important, but it’s best to come up with several low maintenance landscaping ideas for your home, so you can actually …
I love sitting on my back porch, observing wildlife: it’s peaceful and very enjoyable both at the beginning of a day, or after a hard day at work. If you’re like me, learning how to attract wildlife to your garden is important. How To Attract Wildlife To Your Garden Imagine this: a doe and her …
Cooking in the backyard has become very popular. Outdoors backyard kitchens can have anything from a large built in grill to a refrigerator. They are also equipped with side burners and gas fired space heaters. If you want to add an outdoor kitchen to your property you need to choose the right area for it. …
Trampolines are fun! Trampoline accidents are not! Learn how to have fun and be safe at the same time! While a backyard trampoline is considered one of the most entertaining playthings, it’s also very dangerous, especially for young inexperienced people. Teens commonly enjoy this type of game since it will send you flying for a …
Colorful flowers make your yard pop as nothing else can. They are like the finishing touches of the artist’s brush that bring the canvas of your yard to life. When planting flowers, consider not only the bright spots of color for your yard, but also the flower arrangements inside. You can enjoy lovely vases of …
If you’ve never had a hummingbird feeder, you’ve missed a great addition to your backyard. Children love to watch them, and to be honest, they can be a lot of fun for adults, too! There are many different brands of backyard hummingbird feeders on the market, as well as a variety of different food mixes. …