It’s easy to feel like we have nowhere to relax after a long day at work or running errands. If that sounds like your day-to-day experience, a backyard oasis might just be the perfect landscaping project for your home. What is a backyard oasis? It’s a private, tranquil outdoor space of your very own. And all it takes is a...
In recent years, we’ve become increasingly aware of just how bad prolonged sun exposure is for our complexions. Many people have even cut down on using their outdoor spaces to avoid this UV damage! The good news is that you don’t need to give up lounging on your deck or tending to the garden to save your skin. Installing a...
Anyone who is lucky enough to own a property with outdoor space knows that “home” doesn’t end at the back door. But if you want your backyard, patio, deck, or porch to feel like an extension of your living space, then you need to treat it like one! Outdoor decor comes in all different forms and functions. From furniture to...
Do you want to lead a more sustainable lifestyle? There’s no better place to start than xeriscaping. The most common examples of xeriscaping feature native desert plants like cacti and succulents. It’s also true that the word xeriscape is derived from “xeric,” which means dry. But you can use xeriscaping principles in any climate by choosing native, drought-tolerant plants that...
You might not think about your home’s side yard very often. But that doesn’t change the impact it can have on your property’s value and functionality. A well-designed side yard can be just as helpful and aesthetically pleasing as your backyard — even if it is much smaller. If you have any space along the sides of your home, the...
Do you fancy yourself an amateur (or not-so-amateur) birdwatcher? Have you suddenly found yourself spending more time in your home’s outdoor spaces? These are just some of the great reasons to add a birdhouse to your property. You can set up a birdhouse for specific species, like bluebirds, purple martins, or chickadees. Or you can sit back and let nature...
You know you own chickens when you watch them play in the backyard more than you watch TV. Raising chickens used to be a farmer’s job, but backyard chicken coops are now a common sight throughout suburbia. In fact, some urban areas now allow people to raise chickens within city limits. If raising chickens has piqued your interest, but you’re...
“I'm low-key. I like my privacy.” - Kemba Walker You have plenty of property and could turn your outdoor area into a beautiful outdoor living space. Perhaps you build a deck off the back of your home. Or maybe you’d like to have a floating patio with a fire pit and couches. This would give you additional square footage outside...
There’s plenty of research to support keeping domestic cats indoors. Not only are house cats infamous for taking out native songbird populations, but roaming around outside can also be extremely dangerous for your feline companion. Every cat owner wants to give their pet the best life possible, and a regular old cat tree doesn’t always cut it. If your cat...
There’s no shame in boosting your home’s available storage. There is, however, in letting your shed detract from your property as a whole. One easy way to elevate your shed’s exterior to match the rest of your landscape is by updating the front door. Whether you’re building a new storage shed from the ground up or renovating an existing structure,...
