As spring steps into full swing, many people are turning their minds to yard work. Once you’ve taken care of the basic maintenance tasks (such as brush cleanup and the dreaded weeding), you can start planning for the upcoming growing…
We are surrounded by nature everywhere we go. Unfortunately, few of us are able to truly appreciate that fact; we’re too busy with our jobs, families, and other details of our lives to consider the enriching aspects of being constantly…
Winter has finally loosened its grip on America. As the weather warms up and the sun spends more time in the sky, gardeners across the country turn their eyes to their yards; before any real planting can be done, lawns…
When you’re setting up your playground, you want to use all the right materials to keep your play space safe. If you’re adding some basic kids’ playground equipment in the backyard, you might be tempted to treat it just like…
There are 132 playgrounds across the city of Portland. These play areas are perfect for children to have fun while their parents relax and enjoy some time outdoors. Though certain playgrounds are much more intricate and advanced than others, they…
When it comes to landscaping, there are so many ways to boost your property’s appearance, feel, and even increase its value. Placing bark dust and cedar chips on your property is a great outdoor project for just about any home….
It’s no secret that kids today get far less physical activity than in the past. Kids used to revel playing outside, running around with their friends, and enjoy being active. Now, it’s a lot more sitting in front of the…
Landscaping can increase a home’s resale value by as much as 14%. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to perform various landscaping tasks over the winter. You can’t tend to your garden, you can’t build new property additions, and though you…
Improving your property value by way of landscaping is something that should be on the top of every homeowner’s list. Generally speaking, landscaping can improve a property value by up to 14 percent, so it’s important for homeowners to find…
Approximately 83% of Americans believe that having a yard is important. Additionally, 90% of those Americans with yards also believe it’s important to stay on top of yard maintenance. If homeowners aren’t focusing on improving the look of their landscapes…