Whether the cause of your muddy yard is a rainy climate or a couple of active dogs, there are ways to get the situation under control so you can enjoy your lawn again. With a little creative landscaping, you can prevent excess water from pooling where you don’t want it and create space for walking, […]
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Choosing the Right Type of Deck Wood
When preparing to build a deck, choosing the right materials can have a major impact on both your budget and the final outcome. Aluminum and plastic deck materials have gained some popularity, but wood remains the most popular option. The following are different types of wood commonly used in decking, as well as the pros […]
7 Best Small Trees for Your Yard and Garden
Trees do a lot to make your yard and garden a more enjoyable place. They provide shade, privacy, and vertical interest, attract song birds, and create a feeling of lush abundance. In a spacious landscape with existing large trees, including smaller trees adds visual depth and reflects the diversity of a natural forest. In a […]
How to Find Property Lines for Your Land
Like most homeowners, you probably have a general idea of where your property ends and another begins. You may even have a fence or other barrier to use as a reference. But are these really the edge of your property? And what if you need to know exactly where the property lines are for a […]
The Homeowner’s Guide to Retaining Walls
Hills and slopes are common causes of landscaping headaches, but if properly managed, they can become some of the most beautiful features on your property. Retaining walls help stabilize and sculpt the steep grades in your landscape to create partitions, terraces, and planting beds. While short retaining walls are simple to build yourself, taller ones […]
Outdoor and Patio Flooring Options
With a little attention to design, even the most modest patio can become a lively place to entertain friends, an inviting refuge that helps you unwind after work, a cozy spot for lazy Sunday breakfasts, and a lot more. While the flooring of your patio, porch, outdoor kitchen or other outdoor spaces might not seem […]