This weekend, I went for a nice long hike with my family for Father’s Day. It was a nice day, not too warm and the shade from the trees provided the perfect backdrop for tranquil moods.  Sunlight filtered through the trees leaving little pools of yellow light on the forest floor and the earth around [...]

When I first moved out on my own, at the young age of 17,  I moved into a large 3 bedroom house with a beautiful yard, full mature trees and large patio for parties.  I, and my two roommates, thought that we had moved into heaven and for a first time rental, it was a very [...]

As today’s homeowners re-evaluate their spending, chances are they may be reconsidering any luxurious vacation plans. This year the back yard is a destination, as homeowners just might prefer to create their own personal paradise and put the extravagant getaway on hold.
Expect the following outdoor living and lifestyle trends to flourish in 2008.
Wise with water
“Drip [...]

“Gardening By The Yard,” a half-hour gardening advice program, is one of HGTV’s most popular gardening shows. Master gardener Paul James hosts the show, and he keeps things light. James offers home gardeners practical solutions to problems like poor soil condition and pest control, using a humorous, casual style that makes the show as fun [...]

Landscape gardening is a beautiful aspect of gardening because in most cases, the area is really large. This means that there is a lot of leeway to express the gardener’s preferences and plenty of room to try out different styles and designs. Usually, in landscape gardening, the landscape architect or gardener takes into consideration the [...]

Even the novice gardener, can manage to put together a nice looking garden in their own backyard.  Backyard gardening is a fun and relaxing hobby for many people.  Not only is it rewarding to watch as seeds grow into plants, taking care of a garden and watching the blooms can be very fulfilling.
Making A Plan [...]