Trees are a fantastic addition to any garden. They help improve the air quality, conserve water, maintain humidity, preserve soil, and are valuable for their aesthetic value. But sometimes, they grow too big, damaging your property or hindering your landscaping plans. In such a case, you might resort to cutting them. The problem is the …

A garden hose can be a handy tool in your arsenal if it is fully intact and working the way that it was meant to. It can be used to rinse debris from around your property, water your garden, hook up to a pressure washer, and just about any other outdoor task where water is …

Your shed is meant to harbor the things that may not fit in your garage or are meant specifically for the care of your lawn. In any event, it is a place where you can keep the things that you need and access them when you need them. But it can also be a place …

A muddy yard easily tops the list of the most frustrating sights. I had that problem with my backyard a couple of years ago. After a rainy week, my yard turned into a mud pit. It was impossible to walk around without getting my shoes and clothes dirty. But the worst part was that my …

When you mow your law on a regular basis, you will notice that a certain portion of the grass that has been cut is often left behind. These grass clippings are usually found on the edges of the garden and, in some cases if you haven’t swept the place and cleaned it properly, in the …

Sawdust, often known as wood shavings by many people, is usually produced during woodworking operations. If you like working on DIY projects that involve a lot of wood, you will definitely know about sawdust. It’s made of very fine particles of wood and is usually released during conventional processes such as sawing, drilling, sanding, planing, …

The patio can be designed in a variety of different ways and it plays a very important role in determining the overall curb appeal of your house. If your patio is not well designed, it’s really going to affect the aesthetic appeal of the property, especially when someone walks by. Most people turn their patio …

It might seem like mulching your yard is an easy thing to do. All you have to do is shovel it, dump it over the area you intend to mulch, spread it out, and keep going. But there is actually much more to the process than you may have realized. But when you mulch properly, …

Mulch is a very valuable additive that is added to your flower beds and gardens to bolster their ability to grow and add nutrients to your flowers or plants. Just like anything else, mulch has a shelf life to it. When that mulch becomes old and has outlived its purpose, you will be left with …

Backyard sheds have become very commonplace in society. They serve a very real and practical use in that they can keep tools for property upkeep—lawnmowers, edgers, pruners, etc.—safe and protected from the elements. But those same backyard sheds are now gaining use for other reasons. One of those reasons is that they can be used …