Ivy is a popular plant with many uses. However, it can also become a nuisance if it isn’t kept under control. It’s essential when growing ivy to know what will happen to any surrounding trees, fences, or other plants that may come into contact with the ivy. Read on to learn more about ivy and …
Garden and Landscaping
Adding a fence to your property is the perfect way to boost your security and keep pets and animals safe. Fences can also increase your privacy, providing a secluded area around your house. Privacy fences are designed in a way so that you can’t see through them. While privacy fences block the view, they certainly …
Have you been looking around the front or back of your house and thinking it needs something? Many homeowners love a beautifully landscaped yard but do not have the time to give it the care and attention it needs. Others do not have the resources to pay for a beautifully landscaped yard. The good news …
Who does not enjoy spending time looking out on their lush lawn and beautiful flowers? When it comes to gardening and caring for your lawn, you want to ensure that your garden is full of plants and flowers that make you happy. Gardening is a great hobby that does not require you to spend a …
We can find fences in various heights and sizes. It’s always determined by a number of factors. But, how tall can my fence be? Most importantly, are there set regulations that dictate the type of fence that I can have and how tall my fence can be? How can I ensure that I add a …
Choosing the right wood for our fencing needs seems like an easy task. Yet, there’s so much that can go wrong when we use wood that isn’t the ideal choice. One of the main problems that we can encounter is warping that occurs sooner than we expected. As a whole, fence boards warp due to …
Let’s be honest, not every next door neighbor relationship is borrowing eggs and milk. We have all had our neighborly disputes. I still remember when I caught mine pulling weeds and tossing them over his fence into my yard! As a general rule, your neighbor is not allowed to paint the fence on your property …
Unfortunately, many of us suffer from sloped backyards. Whether it be a steep slope or a more gradual one, it really seems like a waste of yard space. Naturally, homeowners with yards like this are typically ones without the financial means for a massive landscape renovation. I have assembled a collection of sloped backyard ideas …
Are you interested in landscaping for your front yard but aren’t sure where to start? Give landscaping with rocks a shot! It’s a choice with endless opportunities and design styles. Incorporating rocks and stones in your landscaping designs can be simple with filled flower beds and paths or more detailed with fountains, streams, and terracing. …
Having a sloped front yard can be a big let down for those of us who enjoy landscaping and creating a beautiful first impression for our homes. It’s a bummer when you move into a house and you think nothing can be done to look out your front window and feel that your front yard …
Heightening your fence can add more privacy to your yard, keep pets from jumping over, and possibly even increase the value of your home. Most people aren’t aware that you can actually extend a vinyl fence to make it taller, but there are several ways you can do just that. In general, a vinyl fence …
The standard fence height of 4 feet just isn’t tall enough for most people. Whether you want to keep your adventurous dog from jumping over or you want to add more security and privacy to your yard, you’ll want to extend the height of your fence. Luckily, there are some easy ways to heighten a …
Having a green fence can ruin your curb appeal and eventually lead to the fence falling apart altogether. This can quickly cause other areas on your property to turn green and become damaged, such as sidewalks and even the siding on your house. But what causes a fence to turn green in the first place? …
Vinyl fences happen to be solid and weather-resistant, so the same worries about vines growing on wooden fences do not apply to them. But because the surface area is nonporous, like many other fence materials, you may be winding if ivy will climb a vinyl fence? Due to their durability, vinyl fences are ideal for …
Stone fences have been a staple for high-end luxury homes over the decades. While adding stone fencing to the perimeter of your home may feel like a daunting task. We are here to show you that it can be done in an affordable way if you are willing to put in some of the work …
Are you looking for backyard or front yard fence design ideas? It’s a big decision as there are many different types of fences for yards, fence styles, and fencing designs to choose from. Believe it or not, the fencing options you choose to go with can affect the resale value and overall curb appeal of …
It seems like modern homeowners in Australia don’t have enough storage on their properties, with attics, closets, basements, and garages overflowing with extra stuff. If you’re experiencing similar problems, a storage shed may be the solution you need. No, we’re not talking about those old, dingy, ad tiny wooden garden sheds on farms surrounded by …
Owning a home is a crowning achievement for many young professionals. And if you think about it, the American dream hasn’t changed all that much. Buying a home is still a goal that most people aspire to once they land a career and start planning to raise a family. Many homeowners begin with what is …
Do you want a beautiful lawn? Do you desire an eco-friendly lawn renovation that’s easy on your wallet? If you’re fortunate enough to have a large front yard space, it makes sense to do something fantastic and creative with it. Doing so requires only dedication, the proper tools, and a few simple practices. A healthy …
Pallet fence Have you been paying attention to all the cool things that you can do with wooden pallets and pallet wood? There are so many options out there that if you have a chance to get your hands on some wood pallets, it can be difficult to figure out where to start. A pallet …