Are you one of those gardeners who loves planting beds of annuals each year for that burst of color, but shies away from the perennials? You’re not alone. Many enthusiastic gardeners believe perennial gardening is only for the experts, requiring too much maintenance, yields a short season of bloom and looks purely unattractive in winter. [...]
I was sick and tired of the decreasing privacy in my neighborhood. When I first moved there, it was a virtually deserted patch of idyllic countryside. There were no neighbors for half a mile in either direction, and the neighbors that there were were very quiet and kept to themselves. We had no fences because [...]
How’s your lawn looking? This is a question on the minds of millions of Americans. For some reason we can’t help it. What is it about having the best yard on the block? We spend a good portion of our weekends mowing, trimming and pruning. The end result is a perfectly manicured lawn. Sure, it [...]
In the warmer months of late spring, summer, and early fall your yard should be your favorite place to be. The fresh air, all the green leaves, and the smell of a freshly mowed lawn can make it a reclusive hideaway from the busy world of the Monday to Friday, 9-5 life. The perfect lawn [...]
I have been into remodeling my home for a long time, but nothing gives me more pleasure than redoing my deck. You see, when you are working on your home, you are limited by all kinds of considerations. It already has basic dimensions, uniform ceiling height, and a certain feel to it. If you make [...]