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Landscaping - Keeping your Yard in Good Condition
by Guest on Oct 19, 2016
After accomplishing the challenging task of constructing your home, the next area of focus is your yard. The importance of landscaping goes beyond creating a beautiful yard. There are situations where completing your home puts a dent in your budget and diminishes your ability to landscape properly. Continue reading →
What is a French Drain and How to Do It by Yourself?
by Scott Doyle on Nov 24, 2016
Being on terra firma means you need to pay special attention to ensuring your home is waterproof. One such method is the French drain, named after Henry Flagg French, a lawyer and former assistant U.S. treasury secretary from Concord, Massachusetts, who popularized the technique. Continue reading →
Glass Fencing: Finding Balance in the Yard with this Simple Addition
by Kelly Maynard on Dec 8, 2016
There are so many things to think about when building or remodeling a property. Sometimes projects do not come together as we had planned and we are left with a hodgepodge of ideas turned into investments that are not complimentary of each other. Continue reading →
Lawn Maintenance: What Is Your Lawn Revealing About You?
by Guest on Jan 18, 2017
Taking good care of your lawn is necessary for ensuring that it becomes healthy and resistant to disease, pests, weeds and weather conditions. Lawn care enables your turf to become greener, healthier and consistently beautiful. Continue reading →
How Large can I Build a Structure in my Backyard?
by Guest Post on Mar 16, 2017
If you are really asking how big you can build without having to worry about permits and paperwork, that is a different issue than having an absolute legal size limit. So whether you are building a structure from scratch, or tackling a renovation job that requires more sophisticated services like concrete scanning, you should know your size limits before you begin. Continue reading →
5 Tips on Growing an Organic Garden
by Guest Post on Apr 19, 2017
Once seen as something attempted only by health fanatics and bohemian types, organic gardening has taken the world by storm and is one of the latest trends amongst green-fingered folk in this modern age. The more we realize the unwanted effects of chemical herbicides and pesticides, the more we want to protect ourselves from these artificial fertilizers and genetically modified crops. Continue reading →
Traditional Lawn Care and Organic Based Lawn Care - What’s the Difference?
by Guest on Apr 26, 2017
Traditional lawn care refers to a program that feeds the grass with synthetic fertilizers and treats weeds, diseases and insects using synthetic pesticides. Continue reading →
Tips for Proper Lawn Care
by Martin Gracewell on May 14, 2017
Gardening is a fun hobby that could give you immense satisfaction if done correctly. If you have a sizeable garden and are interested in gardening, know that you will need to invest a considerable amount of your time, money, and energy into it. Continue reading →
Create The Ultimate Outdoor Area with a Veranda
by Guest Post on Jun 10, 2017
When the weather is fine, we need to be outdoors to enjoy it. You could go for a walk or a run, hit the jogging track or the hiking trails or just chill out in your house. When the weather is not so good, you can sit in a quiet place and watch it do its thing. Continue reading →
5 Tips for Sprucing up Your Garden this Summer
by Chloe Robinson on Jul 31, 2017
Summertime and the living are easy . . . Just like the song, it is time to have family and friends over for a barbeque and spend some time outdoors in the warm summer sun. But your garden is looking a little sad after a long winter. Continue reading →
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