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 […]
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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, […]
10 Cheap Ways to Update Your Lawn Edging
Edging can add a clean, manicured look to your lawn and garden. Unfortunately, the materials can get pretty pricey — especially when you need a lot of it. To help you improve the look of your garden on a budget, here are 10 inexpensive ways to give your lawn edging an update. 1. Cinder Block […]
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! […]
15 Amazing Backyard Landscaping Ideas
While it can be nice to have a flat and simple backyard, sometimes it’s fun to spice things up a bit and landscape. However, it can be hard to figure out what to do and how to do it. Here are some fun and beautiful ways that you can landscape your backyard and get it […]
18 Different Types of Garden Fences
While it’s great having a garden to work in and plant delicious fruits and vegetables, it’s not fun when your plants are ransacked by pesky pets or unaware children. Not only that, but some gardens even attract the neighborhood strays! Don’t let your hard work get ruined by any of these problems; instead build a […]
10 Different Gardening Styles
We’ve all probably grown up around simple gardens or maybe even attempting making our own. However, gardening can be more than just a plot of land with colorful flowers or some fruits and vegetables. You can give your garden an entire theme that will tie it all together. Here are 10 great garden styles that […]