Around the Yard
From Yardwork to Landscaping
There is a certain pride one feels about how their yard looks. There is a lot of time and effort that go into yardwork and landscaping and the results are beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, a reward if you will. But, how do you start? What should you do? How do you find quality tools you’ll need?
Getting Started
There are so many options available in landscape design that you really are only limited by your imagination. Landscaping is more than yardwork maintenance, it takes into consideration your entire yard, starting with the soil, the lighting, and the atmosphere you want to create.
Consider some landscape design ideas to maximize space and natural resources:
Get to know your soil and hardiness zone to understand potential flora and fauna in your yard.
Other Tips & Tricks For the Yard
DIY Projects
This is my favorite part of outdoor projects, DIY. You can actually do so much work on your own that is cost effective and looks great, it all can’t be done at the same time, but that’s the fun part, adding bits at a time. We offer articles on how to build your own fire pit, planter box ideas, and product reviews to help you find the best tools.
Winterization
You’ve put a lot of effort into your yard, continue the upkeep to get a head start on the spring season. For those in colder climates the prepping for next year starts in September. We’ve been thinking a lot about winterizing, and tips and tricks to help keep everything in tip top shape until it’s ready to be used again.
Around the Yard Articles
3 DIY Rain Catcher Systems
5 Steps to Build a Simple Greywater Recycling System
What is the Best Lawn Mower? 5 Sensational Mowers
7 Intriguing Reasons to Try Vertical Box Planter Gardens
8 Exquisite DIY Planter Box Designs That Maximize Your Garden Space
8 Best DIY Vertical Planter Designs
5 Affordable Air Compressor Review
Review
5 Quick Start Snow Blowers
Review
When to Aerate a Lawn, 5 Steps to an Extraordinary Yard
2 Ways to Keep a Safe Fireplace
7 DIY Soil Tests to Jumpstart Your Spring Planting
Build an Impressive Backyard Fire Pit in 5 Steps
How to Build a Greenhouse in 6 Effortless Steps
Grow year round when you learn how to build a greenhouse. With your own greenhouse, you can keep growing well into the cold seasons and get a head start on spring plantings. With hundreds of DIY plans and kits available, you are sure to find a design that fits your space and budget. Before taking…
Top 5 Practical Leaf Blower Review
5 Practical Portable Generator Reviews on Amazon
Research has shown that during recessions folks are more inclined to increase food storage and other emergency materials, including portable generators. When I think about losing power I do find it scary, I’m pretty plugged in. But, I do like the idea of having a portable generator on hand, should I find myself in multiple…
Why you should be a Compost Starter, in 3 Steps
Composting comes in many different forms and can be done with food waste as well as compostable packaging. The primary goal of composting is to cut down on the amount of waste sent to landfills, reducing CO2 emissions, and turning waste into usable material. But, did you know that you can use your garden to…
Winterize Your Yard For an Impressive Spring In 5 Steps
1 Easy Way to Make Your Own Mulch
The global climate is changing faster than predicted, making incorporating sustainable living practices (like make your own mulch) all the more important. Now more than ever, it is important that we pay closer attention to recycling and reduce our waste as much as possible. While many people have focused on switching to electric cars and…
3 Painless Plumbing Hacks to Prep for Winter
How to Winterize Plumbing
9 Effortless Steps to Winterize a Building or Cabin