There are so many fantastic ideas for walkways and pathways if you’re seeking a fresh design for your front entrance, a solution for your side yard, or you just want to put stepping stones in your garden.
Continue Reading
DECORATING YOUR FRONT PORCH
One of the biggest trends in 2023 outdoor living is a focus on front yard design. While backyard living spaces will always be a priority when it comes to usable living space and expanding living spaces, we’ve noticed a trend toward dressing up front yards for visible curb appeal. Just like any other room in the house, a front porch can be decorated.
Continue Reading
OCTOBER LANDSCAPING TO DO LIST
It’s beginning to look a lot like Fall. Cooler temps, a little more rain, and some dreaded nor’easters. But that doesn’t end the landscaping season and certainly shouldn’t keep you from completing some important tasks and fun decorating ideas.
Continue Reading
Plants for Your Patio Planters
It wasn’t a difficult decision to add a new patio as a way to create more living space for your home. But now you’d like to bring more life to it. And this can be best accomplished with the addition of outdoor planters. Now comes the fun part! Deciding what to plant. And deciding on the containers to put those plants. One thing that will really add style to your patio is to select planters that are similar in style and color. Or to buy a specific design of planter and stick to that one style. The diversity will come from your plants. We love this collection from Pottery… Read More
Continue Reading
Patios. The Next Room for Your Home.
With so many people choosing to extend their living space into the outdoors, patios have become one of the most aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective solutions available. A patio offers additional space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining. Choosing a construction method or contractor to complete this type of work can often seem like a daunting task. We recommend concrete because of its style versatility.
Continue Reading
TOP GARDEN TRENDS FOR 2022 – PART 2
Blurred lines. Bring both the indoors out and the outdoors in. Make the line between the two much less distinguishable. Your entire property is your home. Take advantage of your spaces.
Continue Reading
EASY DIY BACKYARD WATER FEATURE
Nothing beats the sound of a water feature. And you can make one without much fuss or expense. This one is perfect for your backyard patio or deck. We found it here. What we love most about this feature is that it’s solar powered so you don’t need an electrical source. But we also love that it included plants. And well, plants always make us happy. And while you’re considering, keep in mind that it’s a ONE HOUR PROJECT. Yes, you read that right. One hour!
Continue Reading
CHOOSING A RUG FOR YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
Have you been thinking about getting an outdoor rug for your deck, porch or patio? Confused with what size to get, what color would work best and what material is best suited for your application? There are several considerations when choosing an outdoor rug and price is often part of the discussion, as well.
Continue Reading
Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Space
Even if you haven’t already taken care of this chore already, what are you waiting for? We’re about two seconds away from May and knowing you’ll be spending more time at home than not, don’t you think it’s time to really think about spending that time outside? And everyone knows that the more inviting a space is, the more likely you are to spend time outdoors. The outdoors should be your happy, healthy, clean and fun space. There’s no reason to not tackle the necessary clean up and once that done, you’ll probably feel more inspired to spruce things up a bit.
Continue Reading
TAKING A BITE OUT OF THE MOSQUITO POPULATION
They are the peskiest of pests, and they are at their height of peskiness during August. But there are ways to control the mosquito population in your yard. It’s not only their itchy bites that are problematic, but there is also need for worry over the diseases they carry. Armed with the right knowledge, you make it a fair fight and hopefully come close to winning the battle against these annoying summer visitors.
Continue Reading