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Perhaps the only thing better than having a fireplace for your home is installing a fire pit in your backyard. Not only is it a feature in and of itself, it adds to anything you do in your yard. When installing a fire pit, you’ve got a few options: DIY the project using cinder blocks…

On average, more than 100,000 wildfires light up the landscape each year in the western portion of the United States. It’s not uncommon for fire to burn through more than two million acres across states like California, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and throughout the West and Southwest. A wildfire can race through an area at…

Flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). With more than $3 billion in flood insurance claims each year, it’s no wonder that your land is more vulnerable to flood damage than ever before. From a strong downpour to a broken levee, flooding can…

Most people would rather have less, not more, flying insects in their yard. Butterflies, however, are often an exception to that rule. These winged creatures bring colorful beauty and charm to almost any backyard space, and they’re a sight that everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy. Fortunately, butterflies are simple to attract with the…

The ability to properly identify an unknown flower is useful for flower enthusiasts, gardeners, or anyone who enjoys beautiful blooms. Fortunately, there are resources that can help. A flower identification guide can allow people to easily look up and compare their photos against images on online databases or websites. Another way to identify flowers is…

Bugs are interesting creatures that are a lot of fun to learn about. Although most people call them bugs, they are actually arthropods. Arthropods are creatures or animals that have pairs of jointed legs and bodies that are segmented. They also wear their skeleton on the outside of their bodies! This is a hard outer…

Building outdoor kitchens to cook, dine and entertain has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years. While they’re more popular in warm climates, it is still possible to enjoy in regions with snowy winters. All you need is adequate preparation and protection as well as space to store the kitchen components while they are…

Whether you want to teach your kids about natural wildlife or tell a landscaper or local tree removal pro what to expect – it’s helpful to know what kind of trees stand in your yard. This guide will help you identify your trees by climate and classification. When in doubt, you can always consult a local arborist for help….

Photo via Pixabay The world is a big place, and while many of us hope to explore it far and wide someday, most of us don’t have the luxury of traveling whenever and wherever we like. But what if you could study the planet we call home with a hands-on, close-up, fascinating hobby — and…

Photo via Pixabay The benefits of starting a crop garden are endless: it’s great exercise, gives you the chance for fresh air and time in nature, can give you an outlet for burning off stress — not to mention the wholesome, fresh produce you’ll be adding to your diet. But one of the most wonderful…