Yard Design, Outdoor Games, and Gear

My mother used to plant jasmine at the gate because it was a welcoming plant. She also planted roses and carnations below our windows because they had an intense fragrance,…

There’s no doubt that landscaping a hillside requires more effort than a flat garden. That doesn’t mean your hillside landscaping ideas can’t be exciting. In fact, there are a ton…

When I was a kid, I saw my mother constantly creating wonderful spaces in our garden from plants and bricks and stones. It wasn’t a one-time project, but a labor…

If you own, lease or rent a house with a yard or garden, congratulations. You’re a lucky person and, with a small investment of money and effort, you can turn…

It’s no secret that mosquitoes are a nuisance. During hotter months they often swarm around our homes each evening, looking for any piece of us they can get their tiny…

Few structures add flair to your house more than these backyard cabana ideas. Just imagine that open space you use to store old stuff turned into this simple but magical…

A house’s front walkway gives you the first impression about it. It’s where you welcome guests, invite family and friends, and do outdoor activities. That’s why you should take your…

Porches have been an integral component of the majority of homes for centuries. The simple, yet refined architecture has always evoked a sense of comfort and warmth. Despite the disproportionate…

Nature has no straight lines. The terrain is one example of this fact. Having to deal with an uneven piece of land might pose a lot of challenges. For example,…

In arid regions where dry heat and low humidity prevail, the challenges associated with adopting a desert landscape are often dramatic. While the parched lands of the desert might not…