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Outdoor lighting isn’t just about safety and security. There’s no reason the curb appeal of your home should be limited to the daytime. The tree you’ve loved, the garden you’ve worked hard to cultivate, the pond you bought with your hard-earned money, and all the other landscape features you’ve painstakingly chosen for your home can…

Tree trimming is important for aesthetic reasons and to encourage the growth of strong, healthy trees. It isn’t as simple as some people think, however. It’s important to understand the basics before you start or you could end up hurting your tree instead of helping it. And it’s very important to polish up on tree…

eyjafjallajokull/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images. Simon McGill/Moment via Getty Images. Wood and rubber mulches are both solid choices in the right circumstances. Rubber is popular for established ornamental gardens in stormy, cold to moderate climates because it’s heavier than wood and less likely to be blown or washed away. Wood mulch is…

Any homeowner can get the garden hose out and water the lawn, but who wants to take the time every evening or every other evening to drag the cumbersome hose around the yard and then gather it back up? If you’ve been doing this for any length of time, you understand that no matter how…

Are you wondering how to grow organically? People all over the United States are getting involved in organic gardening so they can provide safe, healthy, low-cost food to their family.

Chickens are easy and inexpensive to raise. There is great joy in being able to gather your own fresh, delicious, and nutritious eggs. Chickens provide chemical-free bug and weed control by feeding on the culprits. In turn, their byproducts make exceptional fertilizer. Their friendly and fun personalities make them fantastic pets. Chicken coops have been…

Home gardening is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors with family and boost curb appeal along the way. First, you’ll need to decide on what you’ll want to plant, and where you’ll put them. There are a few options for planting method: Backyard plot Window boxes or containers Planters and raised beds Talk to…

While it can be fun to look out your window and see an animal such as a rabbit or a deer in your yard, they can cause issues. Some wildlife will stray into landscaped areas and gardens where they can damage plants and possibly other property. They can also bring disease carrying ticks, and fleas…

Your home is one of the biggest investments that you can make. For many people buying a home is an important decision where you weight factors such as location of the house, size of the house and many other factors. Without any costly investments in home additions and major renovations, your house will essentially remain…

If you like digging in the dirt, you might enjoy gardening, too. Growing a garden with your kids will help you learn about plants. You might grow flowers or vegetables in your yard or inside your home in containers. As you work to take care of your plants, you will need to make sure they…