When the cold weather arrives, and your yard is blanketed in snow and ice, landscaping might be the last thing on your mind. After all, why start a project now when you can’t use your outdoor space or even break ground until spring? But winter is actually the perfect time to get ahead on your… Read more »
There’s just something comforting about sitting around a fire. Whether it’s the soft flicker of the flames, the cozy warmth on a cool evening, or the way it naturally brings people together, a fire feature can completely transform your backyard. From patios to poolside areas, firepits and outdoor fireplaces are the perfect additions to make… Read more »
Who doesn’t love the smoky aroma of grilled food wafting through the air on a beautiful summer evening? Whether it’s a casual weekend cookout or a special occasion, the tantalizing smell of food on the grill brings people together like nothing else. Consider taking your grilling game up a notch this year, and instead of… Read more »
Here are a few helpful insects that can greatly benefit your outdoor garden and backyard space. Ladybugs Some people believe ladybugs are good luck—and for the gardener, that’s true! They feed on soft-bodied, plant-damaging insects like aphids, mites, and mealybugs, making them fantastic natural pest control agents. You can attract them to your garden by… Read more »
The summer season is approaching fast, and along with protecting our plants and gardens from heat stress, it’s important to protect ourselves as well. Many of us crave outdoor time but struggle with the intense sun, making it difficult to enjoy our backyard spaces. Here are a few simple ways to create a cooler and… Read more »
Here in the Northeast, we’re known for our harsh winter weather. Anybody who lives here year-round, though, will tell you that our summers can be pretty brutal too! While our high temperatures and heat waves don’t last quite as long as those of our southern counterparts, a few weeks of intense heat is all it… Read more »
The cold, bitter winter is behind us, so we can finally spend more time in the great outdoors. From backyard barbeques, campfires, gardening, or playing ball with your kids, you will spend a lot of time in your yard this coming summer and inevitably be joined by some unwanted guests, mosquitoes! These small but mighty… Read more »
Crabgrass was originally brought to North America as a food source by Eurasian immigrants. It might have seemed like a good idea then, but now, a few centuries later, this plant has become one of the continent’s most common invasive weed species! It grows low to the ground with stems that spread out from the… Read more »
The spring season is approaching fast, which means it’s time to start preparing and planning how you are going to properly nourish and tend to your landscape and gardens. Mulching is an important step in ensuring your plant life stays healthy and thrives throughout the summer months. The best time to put down mulch is… Read more »
If you have a patio in your backyard or around your pool, you spend a lot of time walking, sitting, and entertaining on it throughout the year. Your patio is supposed to be the place you enjoy with your family, pets, and loved ones, but if you don’t maintain it, it could start to look worse for wear… Read more »