Privacy is a very important feature for your backyard. Your family will spend a lot of time there, and you want to be as comfortable as possible. Taking these steps to make your yard more private will help shield your yard from nosey neighbors or curious passersby and help to make you feel safe. Plant Trees […]
Gardening Accidents to Avoid
Gardening is a pastime that many take up to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature in a calm way. So it might sound strange to hear that there are many gardening accidents that occur each year. Some of these are simple, like over-watering plants, while others are actually dangerous and can get you hurt if you […]
Jump Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Spring is right around the corner. Are you excited to start growing your spring vegetables again? Don’t wait until spring is here, though; you should start sowing your plant seeds in February. Mid February is the time to get the ball rolling on your seeds to get them ready to be transferred outside in spring. […]
Fence Trends Over the Years: A History of Backyard Fences
Fences protect our property, keep our animals in, and designate who owns what. They’re vital to our society and many of our laws too, which are focused on possession. The backyard fence is something so common in our lives that you may not have ever paused to think of how it came to be. They […]
Get Inspired With These 4 Backyard Ideas
Your backyard is one of the most versatile parts of your property. Whether you want to landscape your own private garden or let it grow wild and free, the possibilities are all but endless. Spring is around the corner and lots of homeowners are working on improving their yards for the upcoming season. If you […]
Landscaping on a Budget
Decorating your yard for the spring is a fun and rewarding pastime, but it can also make a big impact on your wallet. Fortunately, you don’t have to be rolling in the dough to make your yard a spring sensation. Check out these creative ideas for landscaping your yard this spring. Don’t Over-Fertilize We often […]
3 Romantic Backyard Valentine’s Day Ideas
February arriving means one thing to most couples- it’s almost Valentine’s Day. While you want to do something to show your significant other how much you care, an expensive restaurant or pricey jewelry isn’t the only way to make someone happy. In fact, many Georgia sweethearts would much prefer to spend a low-key date night […]
Tailgating in your Backyard
Who’s ready for the big game? I know we are; it’s the last and most exciting game of the season! This is the game that the whole entire season has been building up to and what a better way to spice up a football game than a tailgate.The perfect place to tailgate for the game […]
Your Guide to Spring Gardening
It may be winter now, but spring will be here before you know it. If you love gardening, chances are you’re itching to get back into your hobby after a long winter. Before you kick things off, though, it pays to do some planning. Check out these tips. Clean Your Space Before you get started […]
Plants Native to South Georgia (You can Grow These Yourself!)
Georgia native plants include all the major plant groups that gardeners love to grow. These include orchids, palms, ornamental grasses, wildflowers, and even carnivorous plants. To grow these plants successfully, one must carefully simulate their native growing environments, giving special consideration to sunlight requirements, soil types and moisture levels. How lucky for you to live […]

