Easy Flowers for Your Window Boxes

Considering installing flower boxes outside your windows, or filling existing flower boxes with spring florals once again? Flower boxes are a great way to add interest to your windows and happen to look especially elegant against a window that has been fitted with plantation shutters. Window boxes are also a great way to add a […]

Tips for Planting in Window Boxes

Looking to add a touch of flower to your windows this spring with some window flower boxes? Here are some tips for successfully planting flowers in window boxes.

First Seeds to Plant in Spring

Every seed has its own growing season, so make sure that you plant seeds within the proper time frame to yield the most fruit.  March is a good time to plant hearty plants that can survive even if there is a late March frost.  Hardy vegetables can tolerate temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit, […]

Prepare Your Garden for Spring

Spring is just around the corner, and it is time once again to prepare your garden!  Preparing now will streamline your growing season, helping you yield more crops.  Read on for the 10 tips to help you prepare your garden for spring!

The Concept of Edible Landscaping

Just as they have done for centuries, people are frequently coming up with new and exciting ways to utilize their yards and the land around their home. One incredible new way to innovate your landscaping is to play with the new concept of edible landscaping: landscaping that you can eat. While essentially taking the forever-old […]

Household Garden Fertilizers

There are many factors that go into creating a successful garden, but one of the most important things is to have good fertilizer. While it is often best to purchase professionally made fertilizer that will have a precise mixture of different nutrients that your soil needs to be fertile enough for life to sprout from, […]

6 Ways to Relax in Your Backyard during Winter

Winter in Utah, especially when it snows, can be almost unbearable at times, yet sometimes you still just want to enjoy the great outdoors. Sure, it might be too cold to go on your favorite hike in the mountains, but what’s stopping you from having a little outdoor fun right in your own backyard? You’ll […]

How to Build the Ultimate Backyard Fire Pit

Winters in Utah can be brutal, and few things are better during the wintertime than gathering around a warm fire when it’s cold outdoors. A blazing fire gives you and your family the opportunity to make dinner together, roast marshmallows, relish in deep conversation, and so much more. If you’re looking to build a fire […]

8 Ways to Make Your Yard a Destination Location

Another Utah summer is stretching out and creeping in on cooler weather.  In the coming weeks, you’ll still have opportunities to host backyard functions as the perfect late summer temperatures set in.  Fall is a great time to ensure your yard ends the season looking gorgeous and establish for years to come a place your […]

6 Tips to Prepare Your Yard for an Outdoor Wedding

Backyard weddings can be some of the most memorable.  However, to set the scene for the perfect backyard wedding, you have to make the proper preparations.  Creating the correct balance of form and function is key.  Knowing where to allocate the budget for the most impact can make the difference between acceptable and amazing. Check […]