Chris Dinesen Rogers 
Learning how to make a creek in your backyard is an excellent way to deal with a steep slope that is causing soil erosion. It can prevent further damage to your yard—or your neighbor’s. You can control where the water goes. You can also make it an attractive water feature. Now that is making lemonade …
Few places match the beauty of an oak savanna or pine forest. It’s all about the trees. They can transform a landscape, whether it’s the local park, the city streets, or even your home. They bring a host of benefits that make learning how to plant a tree in your backyard a worthwhile investment. Aesthetics …
We all have a natural affinity for water. We can’t help ourselves. The sound of water trickling down a stream or over a falls is soothing. Luckily, bringing this feature to your landscaping plan isn’t as difficult as it sounds, once you know how to install a waterfall in your backyard. It’s no wonder that …
Nothing says summer like a fire with everyone gathered around it, enjoying the evening. Luckily, it’s an easy DIY project that you can complete in a weekend, depending on the size and how elaborate the design. Our guide will walk you through the steps you need to know for how to make a bonfire pit …
Imagine a fall evening. Perhaps you cooked dinner on the grill. You’re winding down and enjoying the company and don’t want the night to end. That gets you wondering. Can you light a fire in your backyard legally? The short answer is that it depends. There are several things to consider from a legal perspective …
You might not have noticed the effects at first. Slowly, it becomes apparent. Your yard is going down the drain—literally! You may have lost plants that didn’t have enough time to get established. You know you need to take action. Here is your guide about what to do with a steep backyard to turn the …
Imagine sitting by a stream, hearing the sound of water splashing over rocks. Every now and then, the sunlight catches the surface. You feel so calm and relaxed just listening to it. You can recreate this serene scene at your home once you learn how to build a backyard pond. While there is some work …
Just the thought of them gives us the heebie-jeebies. The fact that an infestation usually means a lot of them doesn’t help matters, either. Then, there’s the fact that some bite or sting only makes it worse. If you have an issue with them, we have you covered with everything you need to know about …
You do your time at work with all of its stress. Then, there are family issues and a myriad of other things vying for your attention. All you know is that you need an escape in your space, on your terms. The chances are that means peace and quiet. Money also looms in the picture …
Do you think about ways you can reduce your carbon footprint? Do you worry about the amount of trash that your household generates? An effective and easy solution exists that can benefit both you and the environment. It doesn’t cost much to get started, either. Does it sound like a plan? Keep reading to learn …
What is one living thing that probably anyone you ask would say they dislike? Yes, many don’t like spiders or snakes. A lot of people probably don’t like insects that can sting you, like hornets and bees. If you’ve noticed some unwanted buzzing, keep reading to learn how to get rid of wasps in your …
Not many things beat the rush of taking on a launch in a killer way. Depending on where you live, you might find places to hone your craft few and far between without going on a mission. That’s where learning how to build dirt jumps in your backyard can support your BMX habit. The good …
