Every homeowner and garden lover wants to have that luscious, green lawn in front of their home. But as the warmer months come by, and pressure on households to reduce water consumption grows, lawn drought can become an issue. Your pride and joy can turn from a beautiful, deep shade of green to a scorched, …
Landscaping
Backyard birding is gaining in popularity these days. Many of us work hard to attract wild birds to our yards, only to discover that squirrels love the bird food as much, if not more, than the birds we are trying to attract. Placing your bird feeding station on top of a squirrel proof bird feeder …
Modern life, with all its man-made trappings, has certainly made us less in touch with nature. No matter how hard we try, we are unintentionally sucked into a setting where our interaction with nature gets more and more limited. Landscaping your property is one way to get some outside time back in your life or …
I LOVE asparagus! I’ll eat it steamed, roasted, baked with other vegetables, in casseroles, and, my favorite cooking method, broiled. But I absolutely hate throwing away the hard stems most people discard. So, this cream of asparagus soup recipe came out of the need to use these stems that are just as tasty and nourishing …
There is nothing quite like that corn on the cob fresh from your own garden. You’ve been looking forward to enjoying this harvest and have been tasting those golden kernels for months now, so now your harvest is ready and you are ready to cook up some of that corn on the cob. Now all …
You love your veggies! Don’t you wish you had a way to enjoy them more, maybe even year-round? Having a greenhouse in your backyard is a great way to make this possible. Building a mini greenhouse isn’t too difficult. All you’ll need is a good set of plans, some tools, and time. Let’s see how …
Having a lawn on your property is a blessing, but only if you are maintaining it properly. Otherwise, the same space can tarnish the curb appeal of your home. Having a green space right next to your home is an exciting prospect. However, in that excitement, you need to remember that a lawn needs constant …
Buying a lawnmower for a hilly yard can be a tricky process. As an average consumer, you won’t have enough technical knowledge and expertise to proceed with the sale by yourself. You have to sit down and go through the possible options in the market to determine which one would be perfect for your needs. …
Suncast storage sheds offer simple solutions for hiding and holding all of your outdoor things. If you’re looking for a storage option that won’t break the bank, one of the easiest decisions you’ll have to make will be to get a Suncast storage shed. What if there was a way that you can have a …
Some plants just need a tall planter: no other container would do them justice. Tall planters are perfect for adding a splash of green in a corner of your home. Because they are tall, they’ll be visible, no matter what’s around them. Let’s see why they are a popular choice for many people. Are you …