Learn How to Fake It On the Patio
When is a fake better than the real thing? It’s debatable, but if the impostor looks and feels like the genuine article, does it...
Read MoreTending To Backyard Trees
Even if you’re not a tree hugger, there’s a lot to love about having trees in the yard. But hey, rot happens. And so do...
Read More3 Simple Steps to Patio Appeal
I asked my dear friend Bryan Tomczuk, owner of Bryant Landscape Design in New York City, how the heck he can make tiny Manhattan balconies...
Read More4 Secrets to Roll Up Awnings
If you’re looking for shade in the yard, there are a few options to consider. Roofing structures, patio umbrellas and pergolas are...
Read MoreHow To Transplant Spring Bulbs
This past weekend my husband and I took on the daunting task of deconstructing three large, old planter boxes left by the previous...
Read MoreRepair Advice for Winter Damaged Stone Patios
Spring is a time for new beginnings and fresh air. It’s also the time to get out on the patio and notice the toll that freezing...
Read MoreVertical Gardens Are Here!
You heard it here first when we called this trend coming to the States! A Cup of Jo spotted San Francisco florist Flora Grubb’s...
Read MoreHow to Repair Heaved Fence Posts
Winter can be rough on your fence. As the frost leaves the ground and you start to wander around the backyard, you may notice that some of...
Read MoreLate Winter Tasks Pave the Way for Spring Projects
After a long, nasty winter, temperatures in Kansas City climbed near 60 degrees yesterday, causing a widespread outbreak of spring fever...
Read MorePavestone Walkways Lead to Private Nooks
The beauty of a path is that it directs you (obviously). But a well built and properly designed path can do so much more for your home....
Read MoreBamboozled? Turn Excess Cuttings into an Ornamental Border
Did you know that bamboo grows faster than any other plant on earth? The owners and tenders of this perennial evergreen understand this...
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