Whether you’re into rainwater harvesting or not, downspouts prove to be an excellent way to prevent rainwater from damaging your roof. However, downspouts aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing things in the world. That’s why many homeowners are replacing them with rain chains. Practical, elegant, and soothing, these alternative downspouts are a worthy investment. They keep …
Gardening
Are you shopping for outdoor garden sculptures? Adding a few statues to your backyard can give it an artistic look. You combine man-made art and natural beauty. Add some garden stepping stones to your statuary for a custom-built pathway for viewing. You no doubt love the beauty mother nature gives your garden. It only makes …
Every gardener needs a good garden hose. Having a good working watering hose is important to me, so it’s one of the most essential gardening tools in my arsenal. I can’t imagine watering every nook and cranny of my garden with a simple watering can. So today I will show you the best garden hose …
What are grow bags? Do you really need them? These are the first few thoughts that popped into my head when I started reading about grow bags. They seemed like this fresh new buzzword for people like me and you with green thumbs. However, the more I learned about them, the more certain I became …
Amish porch swings are beautifully handcrafted pieces of furniture that are built to last a lifetime. And with so many styles to choose from, it;s easy to choose the perfect one for your porch. If you are lucky enough to live near an Amish community, I would suggest commissioning one directly from an Amish builder. …
Transform your garden into a relaxing evening oasis by adding lights in strategic spots. Here are a few outdoor garden lighting ideas to get your imagination going. Imagine accentuating the beauty of your trees and plants with discreet up-lights or creating a mesmerizing play of shadows that give your garden a touch of architectural elegance. …
Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC is probably one of the few places on Earth that comes close to the picturesque scenes of the gardens of Eden (that’s how I imagine it :). In my opinion, if you love flowers and gardening, this is the ultimate garden to visit “A thing of beauty is a joy …
When the lazy days of summer arrive, it is fun to decorate accordingly. There are many ways you can decorate outside for the hot summer season. Oftentimes even small touches can make for lovely decorations. Here are just a few summer outdoor decorating ideas you could try this summer. Porch and Patio Summer Decorating Ideas …
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 …
Wouldn’t it be nice if your vegetables, herbs and flowers just rewarded you for the work you put int the garden? Unfortunately, heat, humidity, and the change of the environment brings out the bugs. UGH… not nice! There’s no reason to reach out for toxic methods to get rid of these garden enemies. Just use …