Tired of having to deal with the upkeep of your yard’s lawn? A simple solution to your problem exists in the form of artificial grass — not only does this wonderfully low-maintenance product require no cutting, no watering, no leveling, and no spraying for bugs, but the best artificial grass for backyards these days even …
You have the same battle every spring. Instead of pulling dandelions, maybe there’s another way to utilize the plant? So, can you eat dandelions in your backyard? The short answer to this question is yes… in most cases. And you’ll be surprised at the myriad of foods and beverages you can prepare using this common, …
Does your backyard smell bad? In this article, we list the best plants and methods to use to make your backyard smell better. From clearing out sources of smell to fixing your yard back up after the dirty work is done – we cover all the bases to set you on your way! Let’s get …
If you care about your lawn as much as we do, there’s nothing more painful than a big muddy patch in the backyard. Not only is a mud pit unattractive, but it’s also messy, particularly if you have kids or dogs since children and animals seem to be attracted to mud like bees are to …
Pets tend to spend a lot of time outdoors, rolling around in the grass and, unfortunately, attracting fleas. Knowing how to get rid of fleas in your backyard will allow you to treat the root of the problem and keep you from experiencing a flea infestation in the future. We won’t lie, eliminating fleas from …
As cute as they are, rabbits can cause a lot of damage and grief. Simple measures will go a long way towards helping you bunny proof your backyard and garden. The best approach to getting rid of rabbits is to use several methods simultaneously. You have a lot of options, so if one doesn’t work …
Last week, we reviewed the best compost tumblers available online. These are a nifty, space-saving way to compost your lawn, garden, and kitchen waste. Best of all, they save your back a lot of stress, since you won’t have to mix your compost with a shovel or a pitchfork. But what if you don’t want …
If you’re suffering from a rat infestation, your own home can suddenly become a source of anxiety. Scratching in the walls, scuffling in the attic, and mysterious droppings on your pantry shelf can be enough to induce a panic attack. To help you eliminate these pesky critters, we’ve created a list of the six best …
A traditional, manual screwdriver is a great choice for many tasks. Tinkering with electronics, tightening up a single screw in a piece of furniture, or performing fine, delicate tasks are all great reasons to use a manual screwdriver. But if you’re working on a big project – for example, building your own chicken coop – …
Mosquitoes. Just mentioning the word is enough to put a homicidal glare in the eye of any outdoors-lover and have most of us itching at phantom bites in our flesh. Perhaps more than any other critter, these small, modern-day pterodactyls have the ability to drive us nuts and make our yards all but uninhabitable. Which …
Sadly, finding the best mosquito repellent for yards isn’t as simple as plumping for the first decent-looking and well-packaged product we come across at the store or in a Google search. Sure, most of these products will be EPA-approved and meet at least the minimum requirements in regards to effectiveness against certain types of mosquito. …
For the environmentally conscious, a quality compost solution is a near-necessity. Instead of throwing all your old food scraps and lawn waste into a landfill, it’s more sustainable to compost your organic waste and re-use it as fertilizer. And if you grow a backyard garden – or even grow a few flower beds – you’ve …
