Having an outdoor patio offers convenience and value for most homeowners, and can even raise the value of your home if you ever have to sell it. Even though constructing your own patio can be a costly, exhaustive and time-intensive experience, knowing how to prepare your yard and the process of creating the patio itself…
Having an outdoor fireplace allows you to enjoy an outdoor area such as a deck, pool or patio. Even on cooler evenings when you might normally have to seek warmer temperatures indoors, an outdoor fireplace allows you to stay outside and stay warmer for longer periods. Fireplaces designed to be used outdoors can vary from…
Many homeowners put lots of time and effort into making their homes attractive and pleasing to the eye, but many of them don’t ever get to enjoy their yards until the nighttime hours or the weekends. This is why some people opt for “night scaping” through the use of warm, soft lighting outside of their…
Having a pond in your yard or garden offers an attractive source for both plants and animals to get fresh water, and they can be aesthetically pleasing for humans as well. Making your own pond involves some work up front, but the effort can be worth it. You can even make your own pond, if…
Retaining walls can be an attractive way to frame a yard space, offering function by providing a flat space for a patio, pool, spa or any sort of area that needs a flat area. The services of a licensed, professional landscaper can offer suggestions on how to get started, but first a homeowner should sit…
Nothing adds natural beauty to your home or landscape design like the addition of plants, inside and out. While some are born with a perpetual green thumb, others need to work at getting these plants to flourish in their homes. One of the many elements to nurturing a houseplant or even potted outdoor plants is…
Have you ever wondered why butterflies seem to congregate in some areas and are sparse in others? Just like most insects, they are attracted to certain plants and environments. For those who love butterflies and their beauty, there are ways to make your yard inviting to these winged nomads. By adding certain plants and flowers,…
Whether you just want a new look for your front yard or are preparing to sell and want more curb appeal, a front yard makeover might be just the ticket. Depending on how much time and money you want to spend, you can create a whole new design or just add some features to give…
Having a perfect line of shrubs or hedges can make an excellent privacy fence for your yard. It has a natural appeal that is aesthetic and a functional aspect of blocking prying eyes from your yard. Creating a privacy fence using bushes, shrubs or hedges is not something that happens overnight but is an ongoing…
Many holiday plants such as poinsettias and lilies are given as gifts and then are left to die and get thrown away with the trash. It is a sad waste of these beautiful plants that could have had long lives ahead of them. Easter lilies are seasonal flowers that can make a beautiful addition to…
