Looking out your back window or patio doors, you want a pleasant view of plants and the surrounding terrain. Utility poles may bring modern conveniences to the neighborhood, but they certainly can look ugly and detract from otherwise fantastic vistas. Hiding the stark, barren vertical poles is somew

A chain link fence offers an inexpensive way to fence off an area. Chain link is a durable material that is fairly easy to install. The fabric is stretched into its final form, so you are allowed a little wiggle room when placing the posts. While it is possible to install a 6-foot chain link fence b

Wondering how best to light your little one’s space? These illuminating tips should shed a little light on the subject!

Life in an arid and dry climate has its benefits and challenges.

Installing a sprinkler system doesn't necessarily mean that you need to dig up your yard or garden. There are simple systems like a tripod sprinkler that with the correct sprinkler head will water your garden as good as any other system.

Several months out of the year offer opportunities to plant grass, but climatic conditions are more important than the date on the calendar. No matter what part of the country you live in, a lawn planted at the right time can thrive for years.

Heavy rainfall or sprinkler use can cause water to build up on a concrete patio. Excess water can cause concrete discoloration and pitting, and it may also damage nearby house structures. You can improve patio drainage by relocating water sources, applying a waterproofing sealer and installing drain

Mowing lawns is a familiar summertime chore for most homeowners. Some people leave their lawns to grow naturally without worrying about weeds or fertilizers. Others treat their lawn growing as a competition, with perfectly straight lines and regular entries on the calendar for fertilizing, weed kill

The cornflower (Centaurea ), or bachelor's button as it is sometimes known, is an old-fashioned flowering annual, beloved for its small, blue flowers. Cornflowers are attractive in both fresh and dried cut flower arrangements and add a color not often found in the garden. Cornflowers bloom in spring

A dog-friendly landscape is ideal for those who want to keep their yards and gardens comfortable for their dogs and accessible to them, while at the same time keeping elements of the landscape free of damage from the dogs. There are many factors to consider when designing a yard that will be dog-fri

Traditionally, the kitchen is the place where friends and family gather to eat and spend quality time, but alfresco dining areas have become common as well. Home builders and homeowners are installing outdoor dining areas, often using brick to work with a barbecue grill to create a convenient space

Brush mowers, or cutters, cut overgrown areas of woodland and prairie. These powerful machines use a circular blade made of steel, plastic or rubber to cut away plants. The blade moves at high speeds. The material the blades are made from, and the speed at which they move, make it a dangerous piece

Tractor with a front end loader attachment.the tractor image by Ivan Hafizov from Fotolia.comTractor attachments have always been a mainstay of large-scale farming, but manufacturers now also offer small farmers and estate managers a wide variety of attachments for compact tractors....

Privacy is often hard to come by in outdoor spaces, especially where population densities are high. Even where there is plenty of space, neighboring properties may have eyesores that you just don't want to look at. This is where screening materials come into play. You can get the privacy you crave,

Driveway looking a bit worse for wear after the winter or you've got a new driveway in mind? Not only does a worn, torn and destroyed driveway bring down your home's curb appeal and overall, it also can be a dangerous safety hazard for children and adults if there are cracks or potholes in

Traditionally, fences are built out of wooden posts and slats. Over time, wooden fences can begin to sag and lean due to the shifting of the ground or wood rot. Leaning fence posts can pose a hazard to people in your yard and should be fixed as soon as possible.

Also called "gardener's gold," compost is a nutrient-rich organic amendment added to soil to enrich its quality. The dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling mixture is composed of plant bits broken down and decomposed by bacteria and soil microorganisms. Making compost at home not only saves money, but is an

Z-Start denotes the starting feature found on a specific brand of lawnmower engine. The engines manufactured by Briggs and Stratton incorporate the Z-Start feature that reduces the amount of force needed to pull the starter cord by up to 20 percent. Several different companies use engines manufactur