If you have a garden, but not a rock pathway, it’s time to fix that right now. Today I have rock pathway ideas to inspire any gardener to make a beautiful garden just that much better. A rock pathway makes a statement that bids the beholder to follow, to more fully enjoy the garden and […]
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Geometric Patio Patterns That Are Easy To Create {Even If You Suck At Math!}
Geometric patio patterns are certainly pleasing to the eye. They also add a ton of charm to your outdoor living space! If you’ve ever been afraid to install your own geometric patio pattern {because you suck at math!} you should stop being afraid. It’s actually easy to do–no geometry or algebra is needed for an […]
Modern Landscape Essentials
The look of a modern landscape is so clean-lined and inviting, it’s no wonder it is gaining in popularity. Do you want your yard to have a modern landscape? There are some modern landscape essentials you need to know about first. These essentials are things that routinely show up in modern landscapes, and if you […]
Sweeping Snow: Something Every Gardener Should Know
Sweeping snow? Are you wondering if that’s for real? Yep, it’s for real! You definitely pull out a shovel more often, but if you’re a gardener you should know when it’s the right time to pull out a broom instead. Sweeping snow is good for your garden! Here’s everything you need to know. Snow […]
Landscaping Ideas Perfect for Your Side Yard
We usually have a pretty good idea on what we want to do with our front yard or back yard, but what about the side yard? All too often, we end up neglecting it or simply putting in grass or gravel. But if you’re willing to put in a little work, you can actually turn […]
How to Keep Slugs Away from Your Garden Veggies
Let’s get real here: slugs are gross. That’s not to say they can’t be beneficial, because they can. They add all kinds of organic stuff to your soil by blending dead plants into compost. A good thing, right? That said, they sometimes go a little too far and start recycling (or eating) our prized fruits, […]
15 Outdoor Pallet Projects
One of the best outdoor projects to do with a pallet is to make a garden path. Just take the slats and use them as steps in the path! If you don’t have one already, then use pallets to make a potting bench. This allows you to organize and easily access all of your gardening […]
10 Tips You Should Know When Laying Brick Pavers
Line your area with landscape fabric before laying your brick and it will help to prevent any weeds from growing. Then, put down about a 4 inch layer of coarse gravel over the top of that. Lay down your gravel and then put a 1 inch layer of sand over the top. Pack it down. […]
Tips, Tricks and Design Ideas for Outdoor Christmas Lights
Since Christmas lights can get pretty expensive, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing the same design and following the same pattern year after year. However, if you don’t want to break the bank for Christmas lights, there are still tons of ways you can improve your decorations. Here are just a few […]
10 Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Backyard
Now that we’re smack dab in the middle of summer, you may be discovering that your backyard isn’t as enjoyable or presentable as you hoped it would be. It’s not fun to entertain guests only to have a nasty backyard. Here are a few fun and simple ideas that can make your backyard look awesome! […]