Porch |  Sitting on my shaded front porch in summertime is one of my favorite ways to relax after a long day. It's my zen place. ...

Backyard | I am calling this backyard makeover officially done! Using some DIY muscle, tenacity and good old fashioned will power, we took this barren backyard and turned into a spot that even on the hottest days, we will want to spend time in. And on a budget too! ...

Garden |  June is a gardeners favorite month. Ok, April through November are the favorites, but who is counting. ...

Creating a water fountain or water feature has been such a rewarding diy project. The sound it makes literally washes away the stress of the day.So join me in this tutorial, where I walk you through how we made it. I teamed up with smartpond and Lowe's to hopefully inspire you to add a water feature to your garden or yard. I have been compensated for this article, but all opinions, ideas and pictures are my own. ...

Patio |  When I was dreaming of a backyard patio, I had several visions in my head. One stood out and I would call it timeless. ...

Backyard DIY Projects Part 4  Friday was a good day! Simply because I had free labor and everything went as planned. Even better actually. My daughter and her BFF had some free time and asked if I had any projects that  I needed help with. ...

Backyard Makeover on a Budget   One day, one dollar, one hot day at a time. This budget backyard makeover is slow going, but it is making me so happy! ...

There is nothing like the beauty of a garden you built from scratch to give you amazing curb appeal as well as a huge sense of accomplishment. ...

Taking this barren sand dune of a backyard to an outdoor space where we can lounge, eat and maybe even enjoy a nap is getting closer and closer. ...

Having a nice privacy screen in our backyard is really coming in handy to block the view we don't want to see. That's the bonus of creating the perfect privacy screen. ...

One day at a time we have been working in the backyard. Trying to create a space that on our worst day, we want to spend time in. ...

Garden Tour with gorgeous Spring tulips. My favorite time of year, especially in the Spring, is when my tulips bloom. Last year I planted over 50 and so far they are not disappointing me! ...

After having my entire backyard re-graded, I  needed to create an oasis on a budget. And fast! ...

Garden ideas for the backyard with yard art and container gardens. ...

Garden Bed Ideas |  I try to showcase my garden beds at least 5 times a year. Well this year I decided to start the season off by using a new color mulch and also to give a tour before all those gorgeous blooms start showing up.  So you can really see the layout and design.  ...

Top ten gardening tips and chores to do that will get your garden off to a great start every Spring. Every Spring I have certain tasks or chores that need to get done in order for me to be able to garden with ease. So I thought I'd share them with you.  ...

Lets have a picnic shall we? I feel like some laughs, some great food and let's invite spring into it too shall we? So if a bunny or two shows up, we'll have plenty of entertainment. ...

Backyard Patio & Landscape Ideas Photo by Schmechtig Landscapes The last couple of years we have had such plumbing issues with sump pumps that our backyard really took some hits. I mean big, ugly, 20 tons of sand, hits.  ...

DIY Projects |  Hi guys! I have been enjoying a couple days off from posting on the blog. Truth be told I had planned on just doing the link party this Sunday and then hitting it again next week with posting twice a week. ...

Best Indoor Houseplants to grow in Winter   I spent a lot of time outside this past year, doing a lot of updates to my front yard and backyard. So I am going tino full prepared mode to be absolutely delighted when snow starts falling this winter. But one things always happens a week after the Holidays are over. ...