As a beginner still making your way through the gardening or landscaping world, you may not be familiar with how mulch works. You may be wondering, does mulch break down into your garden soil? Of course, mulch breaks down. Otherwise, it wouldn’t enrich your soil with nutrients or improve your plants’ growth thanks to the …

Do you have an old mulch layer in your garden and don’t want to remove it to grow new plants? This might leave you wondering: Can you put soil on top of mulch? Luckily, you may use soil on top of your mulch layer, but only if you use proportionate amounts of soil and mulch. …

Polycarbonate is a popular roofing material for gazebos. However, its functionality depends on location, weather, and sun exposure. Today, I‘ll discuss everything you need to know before choosing a polycarbonate gazebo. You’ll learn their advantages and disadvantages. Plus, you’ll find out whether polycarbonate gazebos are a good option. Let’s get started! What Is Polycarbonate? Polycarbonates …

Have you ever spent a while finding the perfect angle to catch the shade under your patio umbrella, only to have the sun shift a few minutes later? We all know how frustrating that can be. Luckily, most newer patio umbrella models come with a tilting function. This can make angling the sunshade a picnic. …

One of the easiest ways to ruin a perfectly pleasant Sunday afternoon is to find stains on your patio umbrella. Now, you have to spend your day taking apart the sunshade and cleaning it. Thankfully, the process doesn’t have to be challenging. That’s because you can simply throw the canopy into the washer, add a …

Gazebos provide a place to enjoy your garden while sheltering you from sun and rain. It’s a place where you can reconnect and relax with your family. Unfortunately, ready-made gazebos are sometimes too pricey. You may need to construct one yourself to save on labor costs! Today, I’ll guide you through how to build a …

Fire pits are a fantastic addition to your landscape. But the problem is—as you likely know—they’re incredibly prone to rust and other moisture or heat damages. If yours is already way past its glory days, you’re probably considering painting it over. You know, just to give it a little makeover. But is it safe? Can …

It’s starting to get extra sunny during your outdoor morning coffee sits. This means it’s time to bust out the patio umbrella from your garage. After taking it out, it doesn’t seem as vibrant as it used to be since its last use. Whether it’s from years of sun exposure or accumulated dust, your patio …

We know why you’re looking for the difference between a beach umbrella and a patio umbrella! The weather is probably nice out there, there’s gentle wind you can enjoy, but the sun rays are falling too harsh on your patio chairs. You don’t have a patio umbrella, but you have the next best thing: a …

Finding the right color for your patio umbrella isn’t all about aesthetics. You also have to consider the functionality of the shade you choose. While a rich navy blue shade may complement your outdoor space perfectly, it could retain more heat in your shade area. Meanwhile, a traditional white could get dirty too quickly in …