Timothy Dahl of Lifehacker says “A well-maintained Yard boosts property value, puts you in the good graces of your neighbors, and even prevents a break-in.” I ought to know. I had a neighbor who fastidiously maintained his lawn. If your lawn looked a little ragged or hadn’t been mowed in a while, he … [Read more...]
8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Lawn
I have come to realize that its important to know how to improve your lawn. I’ll be the first to tell you that I like my lawn. I like the looks of a well-maintained lawn. I like to walk barefoot on my green lawn, and I love the smell when it’s freshly cut. A good day is sitting in my outdoor wicker … [Read more...]
Porch Swings and Gliders: Revitalizing the Art of Relaxation
When the good old summertime arrives, everyone should indulge in a little nostalgic relaxation. Swings and gliders provide the same soothing back-and-forth motion, and they can extend those lazy days into cooler seasons if they are crafted from all-weather resin wicker. With a view of neighborhood … [Read more...]
Rejuvenate Pool Areas w/Wicker Furniture Clusters
For many homeowners, cooling off in the heat of summer means heading to the backyard pool. While patios may be the place to seek shade, pool areas offer a combination of refreshing water and plenty of sunshine during the day. Many hours are spent splashing around or floating leisurely, but finding a … [Read more...]
Choosing Synthetic And Natural Rugs For Outdoor Spaces
Making a patio or deck area even more appealing includes adding the right outdoor wicker furniture and finishing off with a rug. Area rugs for outdoor spaces and sun rooms have an added burden of needing some resistance to fading from harsh UV rays and damage from moisture. While rugs designed for … [Read more...]
Easy Living Outdoors With All-Weather Wicker
Along with impending summer temperatures, the call to stay outdoors becomes stronger. That means time to take a look at how to add more creature comforts on the patio, a deck or in a gazebo. Whether the surrounding vista is green landscaping, a concrete apron or a privacy fence, with the right … [Read more...]
Five Favorite Outdoor Wicker Furniture Arrangement Tips
The excitement of updating or creating new outdoor spaces with wicker furniture can sometimes overpower the right selection and arrangement process. Patios, decks, porches, pool areas and garden spots are all potential candidates for creating a relaxing atmosphere that will elicit the wow factor … [Read more...]
Creating More Privacy On Patios and Decks
Retreating to a patio or deck area is something to look forward to when spring is in full swing, throughout hot summer days and before the fall season becomes too crisp. At the end of a workday or over a weekend, this retreat can provide peace and quiet or be the favored place for entertaining. Full … [Read more...]
Turn Gazebos into Destination Retreats
Gazebos retain that special air of elegance that other structures simply cannot provide. Covered or open patios are nice, of course, but these freestanding structures distance themselves not only in placement but also in a sense of perceived isolation. Even at their smallest sizes, they offer an … [Read more...]
Climbing Plants For Patio Pergolas and Trellises
Plants can serve all sorts of purposes on a patio. Climbing plants are especially functional, since they can be used to disguise walls, act as a windbreaks and shade cover, and even form an attractive, sheltering, living roof. The right plants, once established can be relatively low maintenance … [Read more...]