How to Add a Water Feature to Your Garden
Water brings outdoor spaces to life through sound, movement and ever-changing reflections. There are so many creative ways to add water features to your garden and the designs can be modern, traditional or very natural. And why settle for just one water feature? Some popular gardens open to the public use water in a variety […]
Enjoy an outdoor hot spring bath in a classic wooden bathtub
Learn how to select, install and maintain these traditional outdoor bathtubs. A classic wooden hot tub gives it a special charm. Its roots span the world, from Japanese bathhouses to hot tubs and steam rooms found around the world. Although not as widely available as they once were, wooden hot tubs are still a top […]
Rich look for budget-friendly outdoor space
Is expensive hardscape not in your budget? You can still have a sensational outdoor space with these imaginative ideas. I have to be honest. If someone wanted to build me an amazing outdoor space with a fireplace and kitchen, I would never say no. I also want terraced landscaping, a wraparound porch, and a deck […]
Feeling Water Everywhere
No matter the size of your yard, you can thoughtfully introduce water features into your landscaping. You probably already know that Earth is called the blue planet because about 70% of it is covered with water. Proponents of biophilic design, an architectural practice that aims to improve human health, well-being, and productivity, advocate strengthening our […]
Expand your outdoor living space with a patio
Invite your guests to explore and enjoy the garden with a secondary seating area separate from the main house. A traditional patio is often a paved or gravel area right next to the back door of a home. You can also add a secondary patio separate from your home. The advantage of including a secondary […]
Fun ideas for decorating pumpkins
You don’t have to get too messy to bring your fall themed decorating ideas to life. There are plenty of reasons to get creative with pumpkins without ever breaking out a carving knife. First of all, you don’t have to deal with messy pumpkin flesh and can enjoy pumpkin or other hard pumpkins that stay […]
Deck Choice
Learn the pros and cons and basic price comparisons of wood, plastic, composite and other decking materials. Before choosing between plastic and wood for your deck, ask yourself one question. Where is the deck? If your deck will be in the sun or in the shade all day, you’ll want to choose a material that […]
Enhance your yard with the right fence color
Decorate your patio or landscaping with a fence color that complements the exterior of your home this summer and start planting. A fresh coat of paint is an easy and affordable way to breathe new life into your front or backyard fence this summer. Choose a shade that matches your home or garden, or go […]
Mix things up and get more from your garden
Consider an eclectic outdoor style with a soft landscape created by lush, informal plantings. Can you mix formal and informal in your garden design? completely. You see this all the time in gardens, especially small gardens where defined, formal hardscapes are softened by fluid, informal plants. Until the early part of the last century, most […]
Three patios creatively mix pavers and gravel
Designers show that there are several ways to execute this popular combination of materials. Paths and patios made of concrete pavers and gravel are known for their many benefits, including their versatility, permeability, and overall attractive and natural appearance. But this popular combination continues to present design dilemmas, especially when it comes to keeping pavers and […]
