Courtyard garden ideas are often a hidden gem when it comes to garden design. Yes, they might be small, but they can be beautiful suntraps and places in which to escape. A courtyard garden is often described as ‘a flat space, with walls around it’, which already doesn’t sound like […]
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Putting up walls can be a good thing. That is, if you’re talking about retaining wall ideas in your landscape design. “At the basic level, a retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains soil behind it,” explains Joe Raboine, director of Belgard Residential Hardscapes, an outdoor hardscapes company. […]
Front yard landscapes, including fountains and lighting, are an excellent way to showcase your property from the front porch to the street. Everyone will want to see what’s inside if your home’s curb appeal offers a good first impression. After all, it is the first thing visitors will notice when […]
If you’re looking for July 4th decorations, whether ideas for a barbecue you’re hosting, for a family party or if you just want to infuse your everyday decor with a dose of the stars and stripes, start here. The Fourth of July marks America’s birthday and the the peak of […]
One of the benefits of celebrating a birthday over the summer months is that it offers the chance to hold a party or family gathering outside in the garden. Outdoor birthday party ideas give the perfect opportunity to enjoy the warmer weather and host a large group of friends – […]
If you haven’t started refreshing your backyard relaxation space, it’s time to get cracking so you can enjoy the season outdoors. But where do you begin? Learning how to decorate your backyard without breaking the bank takes a little time and research, but the long-lasting results are worth the effort. […]
Gazing out onto a vast space behind your house ought to get your mind thinking about backyard ideas. The rear is an extension of your home, and it deserves the same care and consideration as any part of the house. Your design will set the tone for all of your […]
As we all prepare to spend most of our summer outdoors and in our backyards, it might come as no surprise that we’re starting to notice all of the things that could use some fixing up: a chair that could use some repainting, some bushes that need to be trimmed […]
Every homeowner wants a calm oasis in the backyard. For some folks, this means a fully loaded outdoor kitchen complete with a pizza oven and mini fridge, while for others it’s a simple hammock strung between two trees. But for the ultimate in backyard tranquility, we’re here to suggest you […]
LAST SUMMER, those of us charmed enough to have a backyard to call our own tended our gardens and zhushed our patios with new furniture, maybe even springing for an outdoor rug. When it came to exterior lighting, however, most people aimed no higher than a swag of Edison-bulb string […]