With warm weather comes outdoor picnics, barbecues, and lots of other fun activities. Unfortunately, it also brings out our dreaded enemy: the mosquito. Mosquitoes love it when we get together outdoors. They’re into woodsy backyards and flower-filled patios. The more you appear to be having a great time, the more they come out in hoards! …
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We’re getting ready to head into a popular season in North America: barbeque season. Some who live in the south are lucky enough to enjoy it year-round and may not appreciate it as much as those who have to thaw out up north.
According to the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), more homeowners than ever before are incorporating outdoor kitchen designs into their backyard landscaping plans. Considered as much more than simply a place to cook, these spaces are now designated as extensions of the home, with a focus on both fun and functionality. Are you planning to create a …
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Nothing is more tragic than an unused outdoor space. Think about it. The only difference between your living room and your outdoor space is that one is indoors and the other is outdoors. Unfortunately, we tend to see more creative ideas for setting up your living room to be a dream space, but not your patio. It’s …
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What’s even better than a respite from the glaring sun by day? A patio umbrella that absorbs all that sunlight and turns it into a free, green source of light by night! Energy-efficient and good for the planet, solar energy is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors after sundown. Take a look at our …
Nothing improves an open-air gathering like flickering flames, and tiki torches are among the best outdoor decor you can use to achieve this aesthetic. They’re elegant, versatile, and surprisingly affordable! It doesn’t utilize power like other light sources, and as such, it allows you to freely install them wherever you fancy. Most tiki torches are …
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This year, Father’s Day falls on June 21st, which isn’t far away! Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show the old man in your life just how much you care. They’ve given up a lot for you, so why not give them something back? But it’s not always easy finding something that’s right for …
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Spending time outdoors improves your memory skills and cardiac health, and fights depression, as well as helping you relax. It’s hardly surprising then that each year Americans spend around $47.8 billion on garden improvements. But giving your garden space a new lease of life doesn’t have to cost you the earth. If you’re looking for a way …
Warmer weather will soon be upon us, and you know what that means: more time spent in the great outdoors (or, at least, the great backyard). Your backyard patio can be an oasis of calm, the perfect place to retreat from your job, your neighbors, and any of your worries. The key is designing a …
The secret to enjoying the sunshine and your back yard in comfort is having a welcoming shady spot to retreat to and relax. Not everyone has the luxury of a mature tree to give shade. Likewise, trees bring with them the problem of cultivating a lawn beneath them, and many gardeners have given up trying. …