A collection of articles related to gardening, beautiful yards and backyard retreats.
Do you love the warmth of the summer sun but you don’t want to get fried on your deck or patio? In this article we’ll look at 15 ways to mount an umbrella to your deck so you’ll have some shade to enjoy the summer days. And these umbrella mount ideas will minimize the risk …
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Do you want to change the nighttime ambience of your yard? Solar fence lighting will help. In this article we’ll look at 15 solar fence light ideas to change your yard from glum to glittering. This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something I may receive a small commission at …
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Do you have a garden and want to scare off birds and rodents that are destroying your garden? In this article we’ll share with you a concise list of 6 scary garden owls to keep other birds away. Plus, we’ll address common questions about owl decoys. But make sure to read the whole way through …
6 scary Garden Owl Decoys to help keep birds out of your garden Read More »
Are you wondering about a photo backdrop for your wedding? Or perhaps you need some privacy for your deck or patio? If so, a hedge wall may be just what you need. In this article we’ll look at what a hedge wall is, 7 reasons why you might want one, and even some options on …
What is a Hedge Wall? [and 7 reasons you might want one] Read More »
Is your chain link fence just too short? Luckily there are ways to make your chain link fence taller. In this article we’ll look at 7 chain link fence height extension ideas. Will one of them work for you? This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something I may receive …
7 proven Chain Link Fence height extension ideas [make your fence taller] Read More »
Do you have a pool, but you want some protection from the sun’s scorching rays? Hopefully one of these 13 pool canopy and pool shade ideas will work for you. (Scroll to see them all…it includes some above ground pool canopy options too.) This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and buy …
13 refreshing Pool Canopy and Pool Shade Ideas [with pics] Read More »
Are you thinking about getting the Fiskars 4 claw weeder? Wondering if this the right weed puller tool for you? We’ve owned this weeder for over a year now, and in this article, I’ll provide you some first-hand insights into this tool. Read on to see if the Fiskars 4 claw weeder is right for …
With summer approaching are you thinking about cooling off in your above ground pool? Me too. I’ve done some research, and in this article I’ll look at 8 things that people put under their above ground pools – particularly inflatable pools and kiddie pools. (What they put under the liner to help protect the liner …
8 Above Ground Pool Pad Ideas [what to put under your pool this summer] Read More »
Are you thinking of getting a new garden hose? Are you curious about the Rapid Flo hose? You’ve probably heard that you should invest in a good garden hose. I’ve heard that for years, yet I still bought cheap hoses. (Then I’d get angry over them kinking and breaking.) So we recently bought the Rapid …
Rapid Flo Garden Hose Review – my initial thoughts [a Costco hose] Read More »
Do you have an Adirondack chair and wish you had a little something extra for it? In this article we’ll look at 7 Adirondack chair accessories to make your awesome chair even awesomer. (Not a real word but you know what I mean.) Which accessory will be right for you? This article contains affiliate links. …
7 awesome Adirondack Chair Accessories [for 2021] Read More »
