Adding seed overtop of your existing lawn is the best way to create a lush, green carpet of grass. This process, called over-seeding, will help your lawn remain in the greatest health throughout [...]
What makes a home green? Technically speaking, in order to be considered ‘green,’ a home should save energy, water, and other resources. It should be constructed and maintained with great care [...]
So – you have a new, tranquil pond filled with beautiful water plants and lovely landscaping around the edges, but one this is still missing…fish! Fish can be tricky, and it may take a [...]
Outdoor cooking and dining areas can be just as beautiful, and as functional, as the kitchen inside your home. The modern conveniences that make life easier inside can be elegantly incorporated [...]
With the cooler weather approaching, it is time to think about spending a beautiful night in your backyard, around a fire with family and friends. Maybe you are thinking about installing a new [...]
As a first time home owner, I face new problems and undertakings on an almost daily basis. A lot of it has been simple – a little paint here, a little plaster there – nothing I can’t handle. [...]
If you have been searching for outdoor furniture that will withstand the elements, look no further. Teak furniture is durable and long lasting – but it also provides comfort and style. Most of [...]
If you are looking to enhance your yard and garden, edging can help create a beautiful focal point. There are numerous materials that can be used for edging including wood, metal, pavers, and [...]
Hummingbird moths are perhaps the most enchanting insect visitors to your garden. They behave just like hummingbirds, remaining suspended in the air while they insert their long proboscis into [...]
The beginning of August signals the rapidly approaching end of summer and the beginning of autumn. There are a lot of things going on during this time of the year and, for gardeners, there is a [...]