During the winter, you may think there is not much to be done outside. But I love the outdoors the whole year, and I think there is always a way…
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Make Your Own – DIY Mini Zen Gardens
We should all bring a touch of the garden indoors to create a relaxing, positive space. The Japanese practice of “Zen” means to be mindful. For us, a garden is…
12 Festive DIY Outdoor Reindeer Christmas Decorations
Nothing captures the holiday spirit outdoors quite like a pair of Christmas reindeer gracing your lawn, ready for that magical night. Whether it’s Rudolph, Comet, or the entire crew, these…
DIY Globe Christmas Light Hack
Ok, I know you can buy just about any type of holiday lighted shape, object or animal these days, but what if you could do it simple, and from things…
Awesome DIY Christmas Yard Decorations
Sometimes when decking out the halls, we forget that the garden needs some Christmas love too! After all, he was born in a manger, with the animals and the cold……
Dazzling DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations
It’s never a bad idea to add a little DIY Christmas outdoor decor & cheer to your yard! Let’s face it, we all love to wander our neighborhoods checking out…
Modern Backyard Ideas & Makeovers (to Create Your Dream Yard)
If your dream is to have a modern backyard, then consider us your “genie”. We want you to get excited and inspired enough to be able to make your own…
Floating Deck Ideas – 10 Ways to Build One Yourself!
Decks don’t always have to be attached to the house to give you an effective place to gather and entertain. In fact, floating decks, or decks that are set away…
DIY Planter Bench & Planter Coffee Table Ideas & Projects
Plant your furniture…literally! We have run across these really neat ways to integrate plantings into your home, patio or backyard, with a planter bench or planter coffee table! Really unique…
13 DIY Outdoor Bench Ideas You Can Make This Weekend!
I love to linger in the garden, to actually spend time there. It’s not enough for me to just have the neighbors compliment my yard, or to know I increased…
DIY Childrens Backyard Playhouse Ideas
Maybe your kids have been trapped inside during a long winter, or perhaps you have already run out of ways to tell them to “go play outside” in the summer,…
Great Ground Covers for your Garden
Groundcovers are great for covering larger areas of soil quickly, and with low maintenance. They control soil erosion, suppress weeds, act as a natural mulch under shrubs and trees, and…
Front Porch & Outdoor Halloween Decorating Ideas
I love fall decorating, and I really enjoy Halloween, but frankly, indoors, my fall decor wins out. But that doesn’t mean I want to 86 the idea of having some…