Are you wondering what you can use wood ash for after having great fires. I noticed how much ash was left over after our last burn barrel session to clear wood and yard waste and wanted to see if we could just add it back to the ground. Turns out there are a lot of […]
How to Burn Yard Waste In Your Backyard
Do you want to know how to burn yard waste in your backyard? Many people prefer to get rid of brush and yard debris without having to haul it to the dump. If you’re like many, we’ll cover how you can burn yard waste without hauling it away. First thing you need to do is […]
Flagstone Patio Ideas: 16 Wonderful Patios to Enjoy
Looking for flagstone patio ideas for your backyard. Ready to turn your backyard into an awesome gathering place? An excellent suggestion is to use flagstone to create a magical place for family time as well as the perfect stage for parties and events. Not only is flagstone beautiful, but the stone patio also adds value […]
22 Hot Tub Gazebo Ideas to Heat Up Your Weekends
Are you looking for hot tub gazebo ideas for your backyardscape? This is a great way to combine two very popular backyard styles into one destination. We’ll cover some of our favorites to help you get the juices flowing. Protected Solitude Sometimes, when you need to de-stress and relax, a party is not the way […]
How to Install Drip Irrigation
Are you wondering how to install drip irrigation for your yard and potted plants? In this article, I’ll show you how we installed drip irrigation for our citrus trees, potted plants, and regularly planted plants Drip irrigation is such a simple installation and so easy to modify to add or remove any plants afterwards. We […]
How to Stain a Deck with a Roller
Are you looking for the best way to stain your deck? And maybe with a roller? I went through the whole process recently and will share with you all the steps we took to stain our deck with a roller. After building my deck, I knew I wanted to stain it a really fun, vibrant […]
How to Pressure a Deck: 3 Tips to the Perfect Power Washing
Living in Florida is great for having a low deck to enjoy year round. We love our deck because there are several deck lighting ideas we can do with it and deck railings that you can choose from. But the sun exposure and wet conditions can be brutal on your deck. You need to stain […]
Fall Landscape Ideas: 29 Amazing Ways to Make Your Backyard Beautiful
If fall one of your favorite seasons too? We love it when the leaves turn colors, the heat gives way to nicer afternoon temperatures, and the feel in the air is just different. Here are some great fall landscape ideas to enhance the look and feel to your backyard oasis. Rely on the Foliage One […]
Deck Railing Ideas: 23 Types and Styles for Your Deck
Are you looking for inspiring deck railing ideas? You don’t realize it until you start designing your deck just how important the rails are for the perfect look. You can go horizontal, vertical, or even some combination of it all. In this article, we’ll showcase some of our favorite deck railings that we’ve come across. […]
Best Mosquito Repellent: 10 Plants That Mosquitoes Hate
We’ve been working on our backyard this winter to have a great area to hang out in the warm months. The only problem? Mosquitoes. And this year seems to be worse than usual. If you’re home is having the same issue, try planting these plants around your home to kick the mosquitoes to the curb. […]