“A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.” - Leo Buscaglia Building a garden in your backyard can be a rewarding experience. There’s nothing more satisfying than heading out into your backyard, picking your vegetables, and preparing a fresh meal with ingredients from your garden. You don’t need to have an extensive farm; you just need...
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” - Alfred Austin When designing your garden, you need to think beyond the type of mulch you want to use and the plants you want to grow. There’s one small...
Do you have grass growing around your single-family home? Then you aren’t alone. You also aren’t alone in your struggle to maintain it. Sure, most people focus on getting it to grow evenly while avoiding brown spots or dirt patches. However, there’s another unspoken struggle. You need edging around your lawn to keep it contained. Most people resort to plastic...
Having a beautiful garden in your backyard is pointless if you can’t walk through and appreciate it. A garden walkway makes it possible to admire your flowers, marvel at your greenery, and harvest your produce. Your garden design should include a garden path that makes it easy to get from one side of your garden to the other. From romantic...
They say that curb appeal is responsible for up to 11% of a home’s resale value. But you shouldn’t wait until it’s time to sell your home to invest in the beauty and function of the surrounding property. The backyard is an invaluable part of any home. Big or small, the backyard is the perfect space to entertain family, visit...
Great residential landscaping isn’t just about keeping up appearances. It’s also about making your property as functional and practical as possible! There are no one-size-fits-all design solutions for a backyard or front curbside. It’s even rare for any two landscapes in a single neighborhood to look the same. Climate, lot size, architectural style, and the level of maintenance you’re willing...
The past few years have inspired countless people to take up gardening as a personal hobby. And there’s really no better way to feel one with nature whether you’re working with several acres or a tiny garden plot! But how do you put your green thumb to use when constructing a traditional in-ground garden isn’t an option? These diverse container...
Don’t you wish you could spend more time outside? You’re enjoying your time on your patio, gazing out over your landscaping and garden. However, the sun is setting, and soon you’ll be sitting in the dark. With a few lights, you can enjoy your outdoor space more and get more use out of it. These landscape lighting ideas will help...
Searching for new ways to flex your green thumb? Or looking to give your home’s exterior a miniature facelift? Window boxes could be the answer! Window boxes offer the perfect place to grow your favorite plants without taking up valuable lawn space or digging into the ground. There’s no easier way to bring a hint of life and color to...
City life comes with a long list of benefits. You’re always surrounded by interesting places and people. And — if you live in an apartment or condo — you never have to deal with the hassle of lawn care. For green-thumbed individuals, though, living in the city can be a major sacrifice. Without a backyard, cultivating a green space to...
