Imagine stepping into a lush, healthy garden where every plant is thriving, the soil feels rich and cool to the touch, and weeds are nowhere to be seen. What’s the secret behind this picture-perfect scene? Often, you’ll find a thick, tidy layer of mulch.
Looking for a landscape design that delivers curb appeal without demanding your weekends? It might be time to discover the benefits of decorative stone! Stone, rock, and gravel offer practical, polished solutions that minimize upkeep, maximize style, and provide significant long-term savings. If you’re eager to take yard maintenance off…
Do you work all day in an office, on the road or even in the garden, but never have the time to enjoy the beautiful plants you spend time nurturing? Evening gardens are meant to help us relax, encourage savoring a refreshing evening and wrap us in their brilliance, and one of the best ways to enhance your nighttime garden is with the right lighting to make it shine even in the darkness.
It’s a bittersweet time of year. Frost has put to rest another growing season. It is a time for endings as we clean up the garden and jot down this year’s successes and failures. It is also a time for new beginnings, such as planning and anticipating next year’s garden. …
Square foot gardening is a highly efficient method that maximizes space, minimizes waste, and simplifies the gardening process. Mel Bartholomew popularized it in his book “Square Foot Gardening,” which was first published in 1981. Since then, it has gained widespread acclaim for its simplicity and productivity. Still widely used and…
Many gardeners think of the fourth season as a time for rest, but winter can be interesting and fun to plan for a bold, appealing landscape. While most of us plan our landscapes for bloom times in spring and summer, there are many plants offering color and texture appeal for…
Cooking outdoors has many benefits, and a properly designed outdoor kitchen is much more than just a grill. No matter what your budget or cooking style, you can have an amazing outdoor kitchen for the ultimate in culinary satisfaction. Why Have an Outdoor Kitchen? An outdoor kitchen is more than…
No matter what the size or style of your yard, adding a pergola or other structure can help define the space, increase its usefulness, and make your yard more welcoming. Which structure is best for your needs? Top 10 Most Popular Yard Structures Backyard structures come in all shapes and…
One of the best ways to use your outdoor living space is to create the ultimate relaxing retreat. Fortunately, you don’t have to stress out to maximize your outdoor relaxation – it’s easier than you think to create a soothing oasis, no matter what type of yard you have or…
If you want to make the most of your outdoor living space, creating an outdoor living room is the perfect way to truly live, enjoy, and relax outdoors. Planning Your Outdoor Living Room Your outdoor living room should reflect how you want to live and spend your time in this…