Gardening & Landscaping

If you enjoy spending time on your patio, a wood patio cover can provide shade and protection from the elements, making it a place you can spend time relaxing or entertaining more often!

You will enjoy your patio more fully by investing in a patio cover. Whether you want to build a permanent wood, metal or fabric patio cover or are looking to purchase a canopy, retractable awning or patio umbrella, our complete patio cover guide gives you all the information you need to select, purchase or build your own patio cover.

Building your own walkway, driveway or other concrete project is easier than you think.
With a bit of planning, concrete knowledge and a lot of honest work, you can pour your own concrete patio, sidewalk, retaining wall or slab foundation.
The basics of concrete include deciding on the right type of concrete, estimating how much concrete is [...]

With a little knowledge and effort your lawn can grow green and lush, manicured as though you have a full time gardener. Learn how to maintain your lawn with these simple tips and ideas.

Having a good power washer around the home makes a lot of outdoor cleaning projects easier. Our guide covers power washing tips and how to buy the right model for your needs.

Versatile and comfortable, wicker furniture is popular for use outdoors on the patio, sun room or indoors for rooms with a more casual style of decor.

Guide to Koi fish and step by step guide to building your own backyard Koi pond. Building a Koi pond in your garden makes a great focal point and water feature.

Learn how to build your own screen porch in our step by step guide. You will enjoy being outdoors even when the bugs are thick and the weather may be hot.

Learn all about outdoor lighting options for your home; ambient, up & down lighting, moon lighting, LED, outdoor wall sconces, motion detectors & low voltage.

Whether you do a simple patio or deck grill or build an elaborate outdoor kitchen complete with sink, refrigerator and built-in grill, follow these great ideas!

Look all around in gardens and neighborhood yards and you will find plenty of great ideas and inspiration for your landscape design.

Add color and life in your yard with these Spring season gardening and flower tips.

Adding lighting to your garden enhances its beauty and functionality, allowing you to spend more time there and extending your home’s interior outdoors at night.

A traditional Asian art form, growing your own Bonsai tree can be fun, inspirational and meditation. Learn the basics of growing Bonsai trees in this article.

Whether you choose traditional wood, steel, aluminum or vinyl covered deck railings, selecting the right style of railing is easy if you know what’s available.