A backyard is a place for family gatherings, growing flowers and vegetables, communing with nature, and relaxation. Yes, it can be all these things! You don’t have to limit it to just one. With this guide, you can have it all. To create a backyard space that combines all these elements requires planning. Look around …
You’ve finally made it past moving day and are settling into your new home. The snow is melting and spring is in the air; you’re excited to try out a garden this year after spending the winter looking through Instagram posts, Pinterest, and greenhouse websites. This is the year you’re going to spruce up your …
Depending on where you live, as the weather transitions from fall to winter, you may see changes in your lawn and yard. As the yellow, red, and brown leaves fall to the ground, you may notice that your grass is starting to look dried out too. As you see your lawn going through this transition, …
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Nothing elongates the lifespan of your equipment better than good maintenance and proper storage. And if you can observe appropriate storing practices during winter, you will save your tools from rusting and save you more money. Ordinarily, excellent, and reliable garden tools are always costly. But if you store them well, you may not need …
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Gardening is truly a labor of love: when done well, it can yield great rewards, but you don’t do it for the harvest. People garden to add beauty to their yard, or maybe to have a few fresh herbs and tomatoes at their doorstep. The most beautiful thing about maintaining a garden though, is creating …
What does it mean to compost? Composting is the process of breaking down organic matter through decomposition. Once the organic matter has broken down, it forms compost. This compost can then be used for gardening, farming, keeping your lawn healthy, and more! Compost is very rich in the nutrients that plants need, so it can …
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Rock gardens are a great way to add an aesthetically pleasing, yet unique, area into your backyard. They aren’t difficult to maintain. The most popular type of rock garden, the Japanese zen garden, can become a peaceful place for you and your family to relax. However, it can be tricky to get started, especially if …
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