Create a backyard oasis where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the outdoors with these articles focused on making the most out of your patio, yard, & garden!
From the beauty of flowering crabapple trees to the timeless decor of outdoor wall clocks to summer BBQ recipes, this collection of articles helps you make the most of our your outdoor living space.
Whether you are a novice gardener or an expert landscaper, there are some tips, decor ideas, and fabulous inspiration to help you create your own perfectly private space for yourself or to entertain guests.
And please feel free to reach out to us if you have a particular Patio, Yard, or Garden subject that you would like to see covered.
A true spring beauty, flowering crabapple trees put on a massive show of pink blossoms, and updated varieties have ditched the terrible mini-apples in favor of mini-berries that are loved by squirrels, birds, and homeowners alike. We had a flowering crabapple tree on our front lawn when I was growing up. I remember my mom …
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Getting your back yard summer ready? Here are 5 of the best DIY Garden Tips to keep in mind this season to get the most out of your yard. As the weather gets warmer and the sun shines more, we know that summer is approaching. As it approaches it’s a great time to spruce up …
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As the warmer months approach, thoughts automatically turn to the outside. As a homeowner, that usually includes backyard landscaping. But before you begin, there are some important things to consider. There’s something about the onset of spring that compels you to spend more time outdoors. Barbeque parties, family picnics, road trips, and hikes – this …
Like drops of golden sunshine on a branch, the forsythia bush creates a cheerful burst of color in early spring, and is – in my opinion – a must-have for any perennial garden. There is something about that first burst of yellow in the spring that makes me love forsythias. They are the earliest of …
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Perhaps you would like a shed for your backyard, but you certainly don’t want to break the bank. Here are some of the key differences between shed kits and a DIY shed from scratch. You need some extra storage space in your back yard, but you don’t want one of those plastic sheds from the …
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If you’re looking for quick and easy ways to enhance the exterior of your home, you’re in luck. Here are 14 exterior decor enhancements that can instantly upgrade your home’s curb appeal. Enhancing the exterior decor of your house adds curb appeal and aesthetic value to the overall home. Most homeowners decorate the inside of …
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An outdoor clock adds a touch of functional decor to your back yard or patio, providing a timely and timeless addition to your outdoor living space. Creating an outdoor living space combines style, comfort, and convenience in the great outdoors of your own backyard. Adding an outdoor wall clock helps to keep you on track, …
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Looking for something to keep the kids entertained? These delightful kids playhouses will provide hours of fun! Spring is right around the corner and the kids are all itching to get outside. Soon enough, they will be itching from being outside (mosquito joke!), but – for now – it’s all about reclaiming that outdoor space …
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Native landscaping takes inspiration from the plants that are all around you and helps you create a garden that is natural, low maintenance, and hardy. Landscaping should be a thoughtful process––one that doesn’t just focus on aesthetics, but also in choosing the right plants for the environment in ways that they will also be able …
How to create Dragon Pool Spitters by tapping into your lawn irrigation system. Why settle for a standard hose when you can have Dragons?!?! I touched on this project in my review of Cool DIY Backyard Projects, and I got so many questions about it that I decided to do a full write up on …
If those flying needles are sucking the fun out of your back yard or patio, try planting these 10 beautiful plants that naturally repel mosquitoes. I hate mosquitoes. I hate them a lot. It’s not just the idea of hundreds of tiny flying needles. It’s not just the incessant buzzing that lets you know they …
Looking for DIY Backyard Ideas? Art & Home has curated a collection of 45 of the very best DIY projects for your backyard, patio, or garden. Puttering in the garden is one of my favorite things to do when the weather allows. I love planting things and watching them grow and mature into beautiful plants …
Dragonflies can eat hundreds of mosquitoes every day to help keep your backyard mosquito free. Here are 5 easy-to-grow plants that attract dragonflies to your garden. There’s a joke around my neighborhood… we have two seasons – Winter and Mosquito. In order to enjoy the outdoors without constantly swatting at the little buzzers or lathering …
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I like the idea of composting. It’s environmentally friendly, it provides added nutrients for my soil, and it helps keep garbage out of the landfills. But, let’s face it, most Outdoor Composters are ugly. You’ve probably seen them, those plain black outdoor compost bins that are supposed to be placed in the yard to create …
