Most people want their back yard to be a restful place, a peaceful spot to retreat from the noise and busyness of their daily lives and enjoy their own slice of the great outdoors. While any well-kept yard is nice, sometimes you need more than a flat expanse of grass. A Japanese garden is ideal, […]
How to Build a Bench Around a Tree
Learning how to build a bench around a tree is a great way to add visual appeal to your backyard while also increasing the amount of seating there. It works well as both extra seating for outdoor gatherings or simply a comfortable place in the shade for you to rest. Many people choose not to […]
Preparing Your Lawn For Winter
Most people do not pay much attention to their lawns during the winter. For most of the country, summer is lawn-mowing season, and the cooler weather signals that it is time to put the mower away for a few months and take a well-deserved break from lawn maintenance. That is a little premature, however. There […]
How Much Dirt Do I Need to Fill a Hole?
Fill dirt is earth-made material which is used to fill in a depression or hole in the ground or create mounds or otherwise artificially change the grade or elevation of land or construction sites. Fill dirt typically consists of subsoil, which is found about twelve inches below the topsoil. Subsoil itself consists of partially broken […]
How to Grow Artificial Grass on Dirt
Do you have one or more unsightly bald spots on your lawn? Have you tried every single thing you can think of to cover it up or make grass grow? Maybe you have finally decided that you need an alternative. Maybe that alternative is artificial grass. Learning how to grow artificial grass on dirt can […]
How to Build a Rain Garden
Do you have a beautiful yard but feel like something is missing? A rain garden might be just what you need. A rain garden can help you protect the environment by repurposing and moving rainwater and runoff from your gutters into an attractive and colorful garden. In this post, read more what rain gardens, how […]
How to Make a Xeriscape Garden in 5 Steps
A xeriscape garden is a garden that can thrive with little or no supplemental watering. In fact, the word “xeriscape” comes from the Greek word “xeros”, which means dry. To have a successful xeriscaping garden, you must install plants that are appropriate to the site; consider the plant’s needs for sunlight or shade, soil moisture […]
How to Make a Rock Garden
A rock garden is a low maintenance decoration that can transform your front, back, or side yard into a more elegant space. The project can easily be completed in a weekend, making it an excellent way to kick off the summer season with a quick backyard renovation. You can make your rock garden any size […]
Backyard Landscaping Ideas in 2020
Looking for new inspiration on how to spruce up your backyard this year? Boy, have come to the right place. Below you will find some of the top backyard landscaping ideas of 2020. With any one of the following ideas, you can bring a bit of creativity to your outdoor space, making it a more […]
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