Decluttering Your Home’s Exterior

Just as the rooms of our homes need decluttering every now and then, so does the outside of our houses. Decluttering your home’s exterior simplifies spring home maintenance tasks because there will be fewer items you’ll have to move around.… Read More »

Spring Landscaping Trends in 2026

Our landscaping plan, if we have one, typically pays more attention to our front yards – the curb appeal factor – than the back. If your front yard has garden beds with annuals, lilac bushes, and English holly or the… Read More »

Prepare Your Deck for Winter (and Then Use It)

Whether it’s in the backyard or the front yard, getting your deck ready for winter is one of those DIY projects that is worth your time and effort. Functional, outdoor living spaces are like adding another room to your house… Read More »

Landscaping Tips to Raise Property Values

Whether you’re staying or preparing your home to be put on the market, landscaping can be a way to boost curb appeal and raise your property’s value. A welcoming and attractive garden in the front yard and a backyard designed… Read More »

Ways to Avoid Attracting Pests to Your Yard

Your front yard is a great place to sit and watch the world go by. You like grilling burgers in the backyard for your friends and family. But as the weather gets warmer, your lovely garden and tree-filled property can… Read More »

Landscape Design for Year-Round Outdoor Spaces

Spring is almost here; now is the time to start thinking about budget-friendly home improvements. And one of the most ROI DIY projects for spring is to create an environmentally friendly outdoor living space you can enjoy year-round. It not… Read More »

Hardscape Design Trends in 2024

Hardscaping, an essential part of landscape design, integrates inorganic elements such as stone, concrete, and wood to create visually appealing yet functional outdoor living spaces. Rethink an underused patio, worn pathways and driveway, a tired deck, or an old fence.… Read More »

Backyard Ideas for Small Yards

The backyard is the ideal place to enjoy quality time with family and a place to entertain friends. But what if you avoid using it because it’s too small? Implementing the designing, landscaping, and decorating principles used to transform larger… Read More »

Things to Consider Before Building a Fence

Popular reasons homeowners build fences are for privacy, security, aesthetics, and keeping children and pets in the yard. Regardless of the kind of fence you intend on installing, thoughtful planning will ensure the success of your home improvement project. Here… Read More »

Ways to Minimize Soil Erosion this Fall

You might not give the plants that get drowned in the flowerbed by the north side downspout wherever there’s a heavy rainfall a second thought. Or that the foundation appears to be more exposed on one side of the house… Read More »