When we put together verdant, complex and beautiful landscapes in our backyards, we’re trying to imitate our own little slice of the natural world. But for wild animals like deer, there’s little difference. To them, that tree-lined lawn is a little meadow where they can grab a quick bite. And […]
In other parts of the country, people look for the return of a particular bird or leaves on a certain tree to signal the arrival of spring. Here in Fort Worth, the signal is the first sighting of shorts and flip-flops. The end of our short winters also means the […]
Fly over Phoenix into Sky Harbor Airport, and you get a bird’s-eye view of how popular private swimming pools are in the metro area. Yours is not the only one on the block. But a backyard pool can be so much more than just liquid refreshment on a hot summer […]
Got deer? If so, then you’ve no doubt dealt with the disappointment of them feasting on your fabulous foliage. As we continue to build homes in their habitats, deer have to look for other sources of food. Often, they choose the readily available plants in our yards and gardens. While […]
Source Think of your yard as an extension of your home. It’s an extra room to entertain, cook and relax. The front yard is probably the first thing visitors see and the backyard is where lots of people like to spend their time. Not sure how to spruce it up? […]
If you’ve ever tried to plant flowers before the last frost in Denver, you know the climate can be tricky with its wild weather variations. Cold temperatures in the winter, hot days in the summer, snowfall, heavy rains, damaging hail, drought … you get the picture. The soil is also […]
Some Ohioans just don’t want to bother day after day with their plants and trees, but still want their landscaping to look beautiful and inviting. And who can blame them? “I think that many people think that low maintenance means no maintenance, and that is not true,” says Barbara Arnold, […]
It’s no surprise that so many people are rallying around Raleigh. It’s the fastest-growing city in North Carolina, with a population surge of 32% in the past 10 years. The capital city attracts government officials, businesses, students and families, who are taking the city into the 21st century. They’re also […]
As the saying goes: “Good fences make good neighbors.” This is especially true when you have a pool in your yard. A little privacy goes a long way in making your yard and pool an oasis. But you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for utility. With some thought and planning, […]
A yard is an escape. It’s where families spend summer afternoons, where Dad fires up the grill, and where you can leave your worries and enjoy a slice of the peaceful outdoors. That’s especially true around Raleigh, where more than 714,000 people run busily to and from work every day. […]