A fire pit is one of the best additions to your outdoor space. Do you need a spot to install an outdoor seating area? A place where your kids and their friends can enjoy a board game? It will be the center of summertime gatherings and winter drink nights as it provides light and warmth. …

So you don’t want to buy fruit from the supermarket anymore? I get it. Nothing tastes better than fruit that you’ve grown with your own hard work. Here’s the thing, though: Growing a fruit tree can be a bit tricky, as several factors go into providing the ideal growing environment. That includes adding mulch around …

Mulching your garden has substantial benefits. However, when the time comes, all those yard chores seem overwhelming. That said, can you skip taking your garden beds and just spread mulch over fallen leaves? Moreover, can you use those leaves as mulch? Technically, you can mulch over leaves. In fact, leaves can act as an effective …

Have you ever wondered about reusing those old piles of documents in your home office? How about using them to improve your home garden? It turns out that shredded paper can make excellent mulch for your plants. It does a great job of suppressing weeds, retaining moisture, and improving soil fertility. Also, reusing old paper …

Many gardening enthusiasts use mulch thanks to its myriad benefits. It helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress pesky weeds. However, as time goes by, you might start to notice something intriguing happening to your mulch; its structure is changing. This natural process can make you wonder: does mulch decompose? Continue reading this article …

There aren’t many things in life better to me than spending a cozy night enjoying the company of my loved ones around a fire pit. Unfortunately, mosquitoes and bugs buzzing around are a surefire way to kill the fun. This got me wondering if fire pits can keep mosquitoes and bugs away. Whether or not …

Adding a gazebo to your garden is a great way to enjoy the fresh air outside. Not to mention, it also increases your house’s value. But how much does a gazebo cost? And is it cheaper to install a prefabricated gazebo than to build a customized one? You’re about to find out. The average price …

Are you from a Jewish family and have a loved one’s wedding coming up soon? If that’s the case, you may wonder if a gazebo can be a chuppah. A gazebo can be a chuppah according to most Jewish circles. However, more conservative Jews may consider using a gazebo as a chuppah to be unacceptable. …

Backyard gazebos come in many shapes and forms. From the classic and refined to the modern and functional, they’re always seen as an interesting extension of your home. Besides being the focal point of your backyard, gazebos can also serve a number of functions. So, are you looking for inspiration for your outdoor area? In …

Adding dyed mulch to your gardening beds is an easy way to make your garden look neat. You’ve probably passed by a garden or two that has colored mulch and noticed how sophisticated and put-together the landscape looked. However, many people prefer to steer clear of any chemicals that could be found in dyed mulch …