As spring is rolling around and summer will soon be upon us, it’s always nice to spend some time outside basking in the sunlight. The only thing that can make our outdoor experience even better is the sweet sound of twittering birds who have come to our backyard! In order to get those wonderful critters […]
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Perfect Ideas for Outdoor Privacy
Everyone loves a fun, outdoor get-together, except when it’s being ruined by loud or nosy neighbors! Give you and your guests some much-needed isolation from pesky neighbors with these beautiful and fun outdoor privacy ideas. Outdoor Curtains You can make this as simple or as sophisticated as you’d like! Just take old old sheets, put […]
10 Great Ways to Organize Your Shed
There’s nothing more satisfying than spending the afternoon in your garden pruning, digging, planting, and tidying up. However, there’s nothing worse than, after all that hard work, going back to your shed to see the unorganized mess of tools and junk awaiting you. Don’t ruin your gardening high with a messy shed low; here are […]
DIY Stepping Stone Projects
Sometimes a simple stepping stone path can really tie your whole backyard together. Don’t just settle for a boring and ordinary path, though, use some of those creative juices and make a unique stepping stone project that’s as unique as the rest of your yard. Take a look at some of these ideas to get […]
15 Fun DIY Backyard Games to Play
When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, we all want to be outside as much as possible. But the summer beauty doesn’t last very long if there’s nothing for us to do! Stay outside and stay entertained with these great DIY backyard game ideas that you, your family, and all your guests […]
Outdoor Pergola Projects
Pergolas are a great addition to your backyard to make it look more sophisticated and also provide a great spot to rest, relax, or host outdoor parties. Here are some great options to choose from so that you can make your backyard unique and take it to the next level! Stone Make fancy stone enclosures […]
DIY Outdoor Playset Projects
Sometimes our backyards just need a little something to take them to the next level. Flowers, gardens, furniture, and other decorations are nice, but sometimes a playset is needed to give your yard a little more umph! Instead of just buying a playset, try these fun and creative ideas to make your own outdoor playset […]
Top 5 Vegetable Crops for Beginners
Have you decided to start a vegetable garden but nervous about taking the plunge? START SIMPLE with these top five easy-to-grow and familiar-to-eat vegetables. #1 Salad Greens Photo from Harvest to Table Why we love them: Continual harvesting beginning as early as 3 weeks after planting means fresh greens on your sandwich or a straight-from-the-garden salad. Lettuce […]
10 Ways to Use Baking Soda in the Garden
We often rely on the newest, most expensive gardening products in order to protect our plants. Sometimes it’s necessary to pull out the big guns on hard-to-tackle garden problems, but many issues can be solved with the creative use of baking soda! Here are ten ways to use baking soda in the garden. 10 Ways […]
Top 10 Easy Plants for Kids to Grow
Encourage your little ones to play in the dirt by helping with the garden! Dedicate a corner of the garden just for them, and let them pick what they want to grow. All the plants listed below have been chosen because they are easy to grow. Your kids will love seeing (and even eating) the […]