Xeriscaping: 5 Water-Conserving Landscaping Ideas
Also known as smartscaping or dryscaping, xeriscaping is a great way to conserve water while making it easier to maintain your home landscaping. Don’t worry, it’s not all about cacti and bare rock. Here are four ideas for making your yard dry-weather friendly. Plant drought-tolerant turf like Bermuda or Kentucky Bluegrass, which stay green with…
Touch Up Your Outdoor Living Space To Give it New Life
Outdoor furniture is a great way to enjoy the warm weather months and entertain guests. Unfortunately, the exposure which comes with being outdoors can lead to quicker deterioration. You don’t need to buy new furniture to make your outdoor living space like great, however. With some creativity and a little paint, it’ll look good as…
Quick Home Composting Tips
From reducing your carbon footprint to making your own organic, nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden or landscaping, composting is a great way to put food scraps and yard debris to good use. What Goes Into the Compost Pile? To maintain a healthy compost pile, make sure to alternate between adding: Dry, carbon-rich “brown” materials like…
6 Ideas for Winery-Themed DIY Garden Planters
Love the rustic elegance of vineyard life? Here are six easy planter ideas to add some winery-themed ambience to your home garden. Half wine barrels are a classic choice with plenty of room for mid-to-large sized plants or even some vines of your own. Wine crates lined with landscaping fabric are perfect for wildflowers or…