Outdoor living spaces can be one of the most enjoyable areas of our homes. They are, however, too often thrown together and assembled in haste while our attention focuses more on indoor design. However, according to designer Nate Berkus, not…
The lawn you’re spending so much time and money on can look messy at best or downright disturbing at worst after a round of core aeration. Unsurprisingly, the natural impulse for many is to rake that mess up. But TikTok content…
Close your eyes and imagine the most relaxing backyard space that could ever exist. Perhaps you’re picturing a large pool filled with refreshingly cool water, or maybe your ideal relaxation spot includes a steaming hot tub. Maybe your picturesque space…
It may seem like a bit of superstition or something your grandparent told you to do from their tried-and-true gardening tips, but there is real value in burying pennies in your lawn (or your garden, for that matter). Pennies contain…
A plastic kiddie pool is simple enough to turn over and dump out after a day of splashing and playing, but what happens when you have a larger, chlorinated pool that you need to change? Draining the chlorinated water from…
Playing catch with your dog on your sprawling, luscious lawn is a wonderful pastime. It’s great exercise for your four-legged friend and a great way to get outside and enjoy nature for you. Nevertheless, many of us treat our lawns…
You don’t need to see mole crickets in action to know they are there. Their unwanted calling cards range from patches of dead grass to small dirt mounds peppering your yard. What’s worse, the visible destruction you see on your…
If you’ve got an active practice that includes growing herbs in your backyard garden, it does take a bit of organization to keep track of all the goodies you’ve seeded. And you may have a supply of terra cotta pots…
Nothing screams holiday cheer like a yard full of festive decorations. For years, simple lights and the occasional glowing reindeer dominated neighborhoods, but now, inflatable decorations are taking the stage as one of the most popular ways to add a…
When you decide to put your home on the market, a lengthy to-do list may rush through your head. Sellers often feel the need to deep-clean their home, reduce visual clutter, freshen up the wall paint, and even hire a…