An outdoor kitchen is generally seen as an extension of the interior space. The appliances are meant to compliment those used in the interior kitchen, while the furnishings help to extend the interior living space out into the natural world beyond. In this way these spaces can help to bridge the gap between the indoors [...]
Garden Decor
More and more people are opting to add personality to their garden space by using garden decor. Any size of garden space can be complimented effectively with garden decor. There’s no fixed definition for what is appropriate garden decor. So, using your creativity, just about any thing has the potential to be garden decor. You can make your [...]
Prepare for a New Landscaping Design
If you’re tired of the way your backyard looks, now is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for a new landscaping design. When the weather is cold, you can clean out thick brush piles, cut down tall grass and trim trees without worrying about snakes, spiders and bees. Once you get the backyard cleaned [...]
Make Repairs on Your Deck or Patio
Now is the perfect time to make repairs on your deck or patio so it can look as good as new again. Spring will be here before you know it and you’ll want to spend time sitting and relaxing on your deck instead of working on it. If you start repairs now, you’ll have more [...]
How to Build a Permanent Fort
Children love playing outdoors and a fort gives them a wonderful play area where they can let their imaginations and creativity flow. You can build a fort out of just about anything but if you want a permanent structure that will last as you kids grow, follow these steps. Decide how large you want the [...]
Don’t Let Your Backyard Become a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes
Do you have problem areas in your backyard where the water tends to puddle up? Did you have problems with mosquitoes last year in the spring and summer? If you answered yes, then it’s time to take care of those low-lying areas that create a breeding ground for mosquitoes. When spring arrives, chances are you’ll [...]
Turn Your Backyard into an Animal Paradise
When your children are grown and you no longer have big outdoor BBQs and get-togethers, you may be looking for a new way to enjoy your backyard. If you love nature and watching the peaceful way wild animals wander around, turn your backyard into an animal paradise. You can easily turn your backyard into a [...]
Prepare Your Flowerbeds: Backyard Garden Prep
Do you enjoy beautiful flowers that bloom throughout the spring, summer and early fall? You can get a head start on spring planting by cleaning out and preparing your flowerbeds now. Begin by cleaning out any leaves, trash or other debris in the flowerbeds. Once the area is clean, add the compost or fertilizer to [...]
Winter Composting
Composting is a great way to make your own fertilizer and to find a use for compostable materials so you don’t have to send them to the landfills. Many homeowners stop making compost in the winter because the heat in the spring and summer help to get the compost ready to use much faster. However, [...]