Who doesn’t love spring? Flowers bloom, trees bud and bright songbirds return to the area. The renewed resurgence of radiant life may make you want to get in on the action. But if gardening’s not your thing and you just don’t see yourself as the type to go on a long outdoor hike, you can [...]

For leisurely entertaining this summer, take full advantage of the great outdoors and extend your living space by creating an outdoor room. Why not have an outdoor living room with comfortable seating for all or your friends, or a space where you could fire up the grill and dine out under the stars? Adding a [...]

Turn your patio into a summer oasis without breaking the bank with these five simple steps from Hilary Farr, designer and host of W Network’s Love It or List It. Lighting You can transform your garden into a romantic or festive summer oasis inexpensively and easily. String up outdoor lights: use your soft white LED [...]

The decision to add an outdoor light fixture to the yard can be the decision that transforms the yard into a magical place that comes to life after dark. This is possible through the many different types of lights that are available for use in the garden and landscape. Arriving home after a long day [...]

Beautiful flowerbeds, carefully tended and nurtured to full bloom are all but invisible under the cover of the dark of night. This beauty doesn’t have to be hidden by the dark, outdoor landscape lighting can bring this beauty out of the darkness to be enjoyed by the homeowners and visitors. Homes can be accented with [...]

Summer soirees and winter evenings by the fire pit watching the stars are much more enjoyable when there is enough light to bring the yard to life and make it possible to see each other and the walkway. Solar powered lighting is an excellent option for outdoor lighting that extends the daylight without over-extending the [...]

Are you looking to have a backyard free from the traditional synthetic lawn andd garden products? Many people desire to have a thick healthy lawn and lush beautiful garden and want to be able to do this in an ecofriendly way. It’s easy to do, you just need to know which products to choose. “People [...]

The best investment you can make in your home – both for your pocketbook and your personal enjoyment – is in landscaping. Real estate experts agree that every dollar you put into your yard eventually will return one to two dollars when you sell. And at a time when home values are sagging, that’s something [...]

It may be cold outside, but homeowners are already dreaming of creating beautiful garden settings around their homes come spring. Landscaping success doesn’t have to be hit or miss, and if it has been for you, it may be time to call in a professional landscape designer. Why? Because in the long run, hiring a [...]

(ARA) – Homeowners may not have the pest bird problems that plagued Tippi Hedren in Alfred Hitchcock’s unforgettable thriller “The Birds,” but pest birds can still ruin your day. Pest birds cost homeowners millions of dollars annually. The high concentration of uric acid found in some bird droppings can discolor paint, stain wood, and erode [...]