If you have a small backyard, you know how hard it is to add curb appeal. Do you think your backyard’s too boring? Is the small space keeping you from having the backyard of your dreams? Let’s look at some landscape design ideas that will give new life to your small backyard. Many homeowners are …
Landscaping
If you want to spice up an otherwise boring or normal landscape, garden spinners can do the job. Some spin horizontally and some are vertical. You can get them in beautiful color combinations to match or contrast your flowers and plants. They usually just stick right into the ground. This makes them portable. If …
Are you shopping for decorative downspouts to beautify your yard? Rain gutter systems are not the most attractive home embellishments. If they are not properly maintained, they can look downright ugly. Rain collects in the gutter and gravity pushes it down toward its exit. It hits a splash block that keeps the surge of rain …
Everyone knows that front yard curb appeal is king and if you want to rule the neighborhood, your yard has to stand out! You want people to look, longingly, at your yard and say, “Man, I wish my yard looked that nice.” Believe it or not, there are some really easy ways to make your …
If you’re sick and tired of losing your shrubs to deer, you’re going to love these 5 Bambi-proof plants. Let’s make something clear: planting deer resistant shrubs will not make your garden 100% deer proof. If deer are hungry enough, they will eat just about anything. What it does is dramatically lower the odds that …
Early spring lawn care is an important step in maintaining a healthy lawn year-round. After the winter months have passed and the lawn returns to life, it’s time to rake, get rid of weeds and test the soil to ensure it has a healthy pH level. For the most part, spring lawn care is the …
If you want to go green with your gardening, you need to take a look at Greenworks lawn mowers. The Greenworks Tools Company makes eco-friendly mowers and other gardening tools. Every product they manufacture is powered by electricity, not gas. Keeping gardening green and clean is important for a lot of people (maybe you?), and …
Love watching birds in your backyard? If you wonder how to attract them, here’s a guide that contains everything you need to know about different types of hanging bird feeders and how to pick one that integrates perfectly with your landscape. Why do you need a decent bird feeder, you might wonder? Think of …
Herbs are delicious and chock-full of power. They flavor our meals, garnish our dishes, and service our bodies with essential nutrients and antioxidants (to get rid of those nasty impurities). For such seemingly small plants, they embolden and spice up a large part of our lives! Here are 10 herb garden ideas to inspire you. …
A pop-up gazebo can come in handy many times. Graduations, weddings, and outdoor BBQ parties are good reasons to have a portable gazebo for the backyard to celebrate, regardless of the weather. Of course, so is going camping or to the beach. Pop-up gazebos are made of lightweight materials and offer shelter from the elements …