Garden / Landscaping / Patio
6 Steps to Choose the Best Retractable Awning for Your Home
by Guest on Dec 23, 2019
Outdoor awnings are an excellent investment primarily because it covers you figuratively and literally. First, if you need a place to rest outside your house, a sunshade protects you from the sun, snow, and rain. Continue reading →
How to Keep Your Pets out of Your Flower Beds
by Guest Post on Jan 15, 2020
It’s cool when a person has different hobbies. For instance, gardening and pets are typical addictions of those who live in private houses. Yet, it’s not always possible to combine these hobbies while cute pets are able to destroy flower beds in no time. Continue reading →
Sandy Soil: The Best Plants to Grow In
by Guest Post on Jan 16, 2020
The main peculiarities of the sandy soil, and its pluses, and minuses. Useful tips on how to improve the sandy soil. This article list examples of the plants that can be grown in sandy soil even with the lack of soil moisture. Continue reading →
Outdoor Blinds: 9 Reasons Why You Must Pick Them
by Valerie Muscat on Jan 23, 2020
Have you recently moved into your new home and are looking for ways to spruce up the place? While many homeowners focus on beautifying their home interior, remember your outdoor space! Why not use outdoor blinds to cover your patio? Continue reading →
How Often Do You Trim Maple Trees?
by Ben Mcinerney on Feb 4, 2020
Depending on the age and the type of maple trees you have in your home, they should be carefully trimmed at the beginning of their third summer. This is particularly important for young maples. Continue reading →
Pros and Cons to Having a Chicken Pen When Selling
by Tammy Emineth on Mar 23, 2020
Have you been noticing a lot of people getting chickens in their backyard lately? It is a growing trend even in metro places like Seattle and Chicago. While there are some city ordinances and rules, having a chicken pen, with chickens, of course, may or may not be a good idea if you are planning on selling your home. Continue reading →
7 Tips for Styling and Decorating Your Apartment Balcony
by Joe Goldstein on Mar 26, 2020
If you are lucky enough to have an apartment with a balcony, you might want to find some ways that you can decorate it to enjoy it in the summertime. There are many things that you can do, based on your budget and your preferences. Below are 7 tips that you can use for adding some style to your balcony. Continue reading →
9 Steps to Remove Japanese Knotweed from Your Home
by finn on Apr 22, 2020
Japanese knotweed can be the bane of a great many homeowners, the invasive "ornamental" plant is quite possibly the most hated plant due to its rhizomes. It grows around 7 feet high and the roots, which are the real problem, can go twice as deep. Continue reading →
How to Install Landscape Drainage
by Guest Post on May 10, 2020
If water is collecting or stagnating in your landscape then it means that there is a low area there and the water is not able to drain. If water keeps pooling and if the pooling is close to the foundation of your house, it can cause problems to the building in the long run. Continue reading →
A Brief Guide to Stamped Concrete Solutions
by Bonnie Phillips on May 30, 2020
Stamped concrete is a visually appealing material used in construction. This concrete is used to create textures that can match itself with the surroundings. The texture usually resembles bricks, tiles, wood, or any other material used in construction. Stamped concrete is also less expensive, and easy to blend with a variety of other textures. Continue reading →
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