If you have a patio leading to the garden, making sure that your patio area is kept nice, clean and elegant is just as important as taking care of your home interior. Using wood patio doors is a great way to start, not only because of the style and elegance they offer to your patio but also because ......[Read More]

Used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to flavor food and as a medicinal herb, rosemary has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Crushing rosemary's small leaves releases the oil inside the plant, which smells strongly herbal. You can use oil of rosemary in your home as a tick repellent.......[Read More]

Garden stones or stepping stones work well as pathways to adorn the garden with playful decor. You can embellish the designs even further by implementing objects and designs into the stepping stones themselves. The objects can range from personal memorabilia and souvenirs to craft objects. DIY garde......[Read More]

OverviewJupiterimages/Comstock/Getty ImagesMowing the lawn with a standard push-style mower is a difficult and physically demanding task, especially when the temperature is hot, the terrain is hilly and your yard is a half acre in size or larger. One option for improving the quality of.........[Read More]

Extend your growing season and save money by using a greenhouse. Different climates require different modifications, which are vital when starting plants from seed. Seedlings require 16 to 18 hours of light each day and constant warmth. The sun sets early during Virginia's winters and the last frost......[Read More]

You want to use your patio, but with the sun's rays bearing down or drizzling rain, it's not so inviting. Covered patios protect you from the elements and also cut down on the time you spend sweeping leaves and other debris from your patio. There are several strategies for covering your patio, from ......[Read More]

Having back yard fire pits is really great when you want to stay outdoor with your family, love ones, or friends. You have to remember that it is dangerous when you fail to use them properly so it is better to know to how to use the same. In order to be safe in using back yard fire pits, it is impor......[Read More]

Teaching kids how to mow the lawn can have several benefits. It provides an easy job that the child can perform as part of his or her weekly chores. Mowing is also a self-contained task ... ......[Read More]

Amaryllis is a bold, exotic flower often given as a gift during the winter holidays. Each sturdy amaryllis stalk produces between two and six huge blooms of white, red, salmon, pink or orange, or a combination of colors, depending on the variety. Although amaryllis can be planted outdoors in warm, t......[Read More]

Designing a slant roof shed is extremely easy for woodworking enthusiasts. Slant roof sheds are known for their lop-sided roof and adding one to your yard can be a great utilization of open space. The shed can serve as your gardening shed or just a normal storage space to put your junk items. Here&a......[Read More]

Leaving a large pile of woods on the ground outdoors is not only unsafe, it is also a waste of money in the long run. Woods left lying around outside rot faster due to the moisture that seeped in, not to mention the insects that managed to creep their way into the pile. Eventually, not only are you ......[Read More]

Whether it may feel like it or not, spring is right around the corner. March 1st marks the beginning of the spring season.......[Read More]

This article describes simple solutions with useful ideas to help you design and create your own landscaping without hiring a professional. If followed systematically it could save you some serious money. Even if you never done it before, it is very achievable.......[Read More]

Like anything else, your fountain needs proper care and maintenance to ensure that it works properly. Calcium from chemicals naturally found in tap water can build up, causing an unsightly eyesore on your once elegant fountain. Give your fountain a thorough cleaning once every four months to remove ......[Read More]

Pea gravel consists of pea-sized smooth, round stones Pea gravels are available in pale, neutral colors and are more affordable than other types of gravel. Pea gravel can be used in your yard to create a walkway or path.......[Read More]

You can clean patios with chlorine, acids and pressure washers.patterned brick patio image by David Levinson from Fotolia.comBrick and patio stones are often used in outdoor landscaping. Over time, these materials can suffer from several types of wear. Normal stains are associated with.........[Read More]

Weeds can make a gorgeous brick patio look like a jungle. They need only a small crack or crevice in the bricks for room to grow. Sunlight and water provide the other plant essentials. You can restore your patio's former attraction by pulling the weeds or using plant-killing ingredients. Some of the......[Read More]

One of the most important services provided by an arborist is that of tree health. Trees too are prone to diseases and infection and very few people know this unless they have a garden or ... ......[Read More]

There are many uses of water, especially around the house. But do we have too much of a good thing?......[Read More]

The benefits of a composter to your household and your community far outweigh the physical effort of frequent maintenance. The biggest task for a composter, turning the material, has been simplified with the invention of tumbling composters. If you invest in a Tumbleweed composter, the ease of use w......[Read More]