Building an Outdoor Kitchen
All you really need to cook outside is food and a way to heat it, the same way it's been done since the time of cavemen. Luckily, outdoor cooking has…
The Expert Guide to Adding One to Your Home Landscape
Hosting backyard cookouts is one of the premier perks of suburban living. Whether it's a large gathering for a special occasion, or just showing off your latest fancy burger recipe…
Walkways are a basic feature of hardscape design,
Walkways are a basic feature of hardscape design, yet the possibilities for design are nearly endless. In addition to the array of materials that can be used — brick, pavers,…
Even Artificial turf requires some maintenance
While artificial grass allows you to say a fond farewell to the endless mow-trim-feed-weed-water-repeat cycle, it does like to have some attention now and then. After all, no one likes…
Artificial grass has a nicer nature
When you have synthetic turf, the weather is always perfect. The grass doesn’t grow, so it doesn’t care how much sunlight it gets. And water? Who needs it? In the…
How much TLC does an Artificial Lawn require?
You can’t say that about real grass! We all know just how much work it takes to maintain a natural grass lawn. There are lots of different things you need…
If stray sparks or hot coal do find their way to your artificial law
For one thing, hot coal can melt a spot on your artificial lawn, just like sparks from fireworks. But just because you have a gas grill instead, don’t think you’re…
Provide fun-yet-safe “fireworks” for the little ones
Curious kids just naturally want to get up-close-and-personal with fireworks – something that strikes fear into the heart of every parent. Sparklers can be fun, but they are also dangerous.…
So this is a good time to review some garden fireworks safety tips:
Choose a flat, non-flammable place to set off your fireworks, with no nearby shrubs, walls, roofs, or overhanging trees or bushes. Concrete, stone, sand, or clay are best. Keep a…
Bonfire Night & Your Artificial Lawn
One reason you switched to an artificial lawn is so you could use your lawn instead of maintaining it. And what could be more appropriate than hosting garden festivities on…