Stopping a dog from digging up plants in your garden or yard can feel impossible if your pup is blessed with a talent for creating holes. Some dogs are natural diggers, and some aren’t, but why would any dog go to all that work to dig a hole? I have five dogs, three of which …
Landscaping
I need to start with a disclaimer here – I love tree stumps! I’ve never seen the point of going to the trouble and expense of grinding them out when you have so many ways of turning them into a fabulous garden feature. So, if you’re looking for myriad creative ways to hide a tree …
Overgrown yard cleanup… In modern times, an overgrown yard sounds like a curse of the worst variety! Keeping an untidy lawn also brings other headaches. To spectators, messy yards might signal something not good happening in the household. The same is true if you lack lawn care and yard maintenance. Also, in many places, neighborhood …
Arizona gardeners often contend with arid conditions and find ways to beat the heat. However, with the right Arizona backyard ideas, you can create a beautiful and productive space even in the most challenging desert environments. Here are Five Eco-Friendly Ideas to Consider for Your Arizona backyard: Create an Arizona Food Forest Pergola Vegetable Garden …
Digging trenches may traditionally be the toil of chain gangs! But thankfully, modern tool technologies have eased the backbreaking burden. No need to break your back digging backyard garden trenches! Our favorite trench digger is the gasoline-powered DK2 Power OPT118 7-hp Trencher, capable of slicing through 200 feet of dirt per hour! Requiring a single operator to …
There are so many Florida backyard landscape ideas that it can be challenging to work out which way to go. But – overall, as a Floridian, you’re lucky! The hot and humid climate can sometimes be a challenge! The weather in this state also means that, whether you live in the northern region, central Florida, …
Landscape rock can be a simple and effective way to transform your garden, especially if you’ve got an area where plants fail to thrive or is difficult for you to maintain. Rock gardens can be low maintenance and are a great place to try new and exciting planting schemes. But – how can you install …
Feeling a bit daunted by making something beautiful out of your sloped backyard? Don’t panic! We’ve got all the best ideas for landscaping a sloped garden on a budget! Some of the most beautiful and creative garden ideas I’ve come across have been on sloped land. Having extra height and different levels gives you much …
Fruit tree guilds are a fabulous feature of many permaculture gardens. These guilds are essentially collections of plants that work together to improve the health and productivity of the tree at their heart. The concept is simple. However, achieving the perfect fruit tree guild layout and determining the best plants to grow within each guild …
Who would have thought our old worn-out car tires could become valuable rubber mulch that neatens gardens while also helping your plants thrive? And – if rubber mulch is so great, why doesn’t everyone use rubber mulch rather than organic wood mulch that needs to be topped up regularly? There are a few things to …
Mulch can be an essential tool for a healthy garden with robust plants! Mulch can help protect your soil from extreme temperatures, and it can help keep the soil moist and reduce weed growth. All of this can help your plants thrive in your garden! But sometimes we can’t use traditional mulch. Maybe fresh mulch …
Do you have an unsightly tree stump rotting in your backyard or property – but you have no clue how to remove it? Maybe you’ve been planning the perfect backyard patio – or are sick of snow blowing (or lawnmowing) around the unwanted tree stump? If so – then read this stump grinding guide! We’re …
If you have a sloped garden, it is very likely that you will consider putting in some retaining walls. Make it beautiful with these stunning cascading plants for retaining walls! Cascading plants are also gorgeous in hanging baskets – hang one everywhere; the patio, the bathroom, the bedroom! Retaining walls can be a great way …
If you are landscaping your garden, you may be considering using wood chips as a base layer. Before you do this, let’s find out the pros and cons of this garden landscaping material, and discover the best ways to use it! Are Wood Chips Good for Landscaping? Wood chips can be ideal for landscaping. There …
A good mulch is a gardener’s best friend, but when it puts another best friend’s life in jeopardy, it’s not worth the risk. If your dogs are anything like mine, they’ll put almost anything in their mouths, including mulch. While a mulch made of untreated wood isn’t likely to cause harm even if your dog …