The backyard can be an extension of your home. It can be a place for children to play, but also for you to have a nice barbecue with friends. A nice garden with a gazebo can be a cozy little spot for you to have meals, relax under the sun and entertain guests and family. Gazebos are great for garden parties...
Is gardening space limited at your home? If so, container gardening is a great way to exercise your green thumb while working with the space you have. Every home or apartment benefits from living plants. From simple DIY planter box options to unique hanging planters, we have curated 52 of the best planter ideas for experienced and new gardeners alike....
A front porch is part of American tradition. It’s where neighbors gather to chat, parents sit to watch their kids play, and the elderly like to sit on a rocking chair to read and rest. It is your home’s first impression, and you want it to look nice and welcoming. Even if you have a small house, a front porch...
You have a sloped backyard, and while it looks lovely, it also restricts your ability to make the most of your property. You could flatten everything, but you have to be concerned about proper drainage. What you need are small retaining walls to create reinforced soil slopes. This gradually steps your property down to have multiple levels to use. You...
You love having an outdoor kitchen or sitting area on your backyard patio or deck. The only problem is the lack of shade. You would enjoy your outdoor living space a lot more if it weren’t so darn hot. Adding an outdoor structure like a pergola can provide you with much-needed relief from the sun. You may not realize that...
Having a concrete patio on the back of your house gives you the perfect place for developing your outdoor living space. The concrete is sturdy, durable, and long-lasting. The problem with concrete is that it’s not very attractive. Leaving your concrete bare can bring down your entire outdoor design. Thankfully, there are several ways you can dress up your concrete...
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” -Claude Monet Everyone with a front yard has the opportunity to create a masterpiece to be enjoyed for years to come. Simple or complex, the inherent beauty of plants makes it easy to make even a dull entrance interesting. If you’re feeling low on creative inspiration, take a look at this collection of...
“Life begins the day you start a garden.” - Chinese Proverb Creating a garden not only increases your home’s curb appeal, it’s a great way to spend more time in the great outdoors. Garden therapy is also good for the soul. There is so much more to a garden than just plants. Garden decor can include beautiful pots, planters, stepping...
“True luxury is being able to own your time – to be able to take a walk, sit on your porch, read the paper, not take the call, not be compelled by obligation.” -Ashton Kutcher Few things are more pleasing than relaxing on the porch with a book and a beverage on a lazy summer afternoon. But creating the perfect...
“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...
