Better Backyard Blog http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog Learn How to Create a Better Backyard Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:43:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Tips for Storing Lawn and Garden Products http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-storing-lawn-and-garden-products/854/ http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-storing-lawn-and-garden-products/854/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:43:49 +0000 Lisa http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/?p=854 During the late fall when you’re packing everything up for the upcoming winter, you’ll most likely have several different types of lawn products that you’ll need to store. These could be anything from fertilizers to pesticides and since these items can be very expensive, you don’t want to dispose of them but you can’t just [...]]]> http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-storing-lawn-and-garden-products/854/feed/ 0 Why You Need a Backyard Shed http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/why-you-need-a-backyard-shed/851/ http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/why-you-need-a-backyard-shed/851/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:37:58 +0000 Lisa http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/?p=851 If you don’t already have a backyard shed, then you may want to consider getting one. Finding somewhere to put all of your lawn and garden equipment and other items can be frustrating. Normally, you already have your home packed and there is just no more room for the things that are outside. Plus, unless [...]]]> http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/why-you-need-a-backyard-shed/851/feed/ 0 Tips for Planting a Winter Vegetable Garden http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-planting-a-winter-vegetable-garden/848/ http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-planting-a-winter-vegetable-garden/848/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:04:52 +0000 Lisa http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/?p=848 Gardening in the winter is not something that many individuals take advantage of but if you love having access to fresh vegetables all year long, it’s something that you may want to give a try. Gardening in the winter is not something new. In fact, the concept has been around for a very long time. [...]]]> http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-planting-a-winter-vegetable-garden/848/feed/ 0 Tips for Protecting Roses from the Winter Cold http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-protecting-roses-from-the-winter-cold/842/ http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-protecting-roses-from-the-winter-cold/842/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:16:06 +0000 Lisa http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/?p=842 As the weather continues to cool down your outdoor plants become more venerable to the environment. Even before winter hits full force there will be many nights when the frost will be heavy and fragile plants can be damaged so badly that they won’t recover in the spring. Even though roses are one of the [...]]]> http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/tips-for-protecting-roses-from-the-winter-cold/842/feed/ 0 Prepare Your Wood Fence for the Cold Weather http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/prepare-your-wood-fence-for-the-cold-weather/839/ http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/prepare-your-wood-fence-for-the-cold-weather/839/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:03:38 +0000 Lisa http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/?p=839 Putting up a wood fence around your property is a great way to distinguish the property line, keep kids and pets safer and add beauty to your property. Nevertheless, wood fences can be expensive so it’s important for you to protect your investment especially through the winter months. The rain, wind, snow and ice can [...]]]> http://www.betterbackyards.com/blog/prepare-your-wood-fence-for-the-cold-weather/839/feed/ 0