Inspiration to Make Every House a Fashionably Elegant Home
Plants labeled as “Deer Resistant” is a very misleading term. The label leads one to believe that deer are not interested in eating a particular type of plant or shrub. Continue reading ““Deer Resistant”? Yea Right!! Calling Out the Label”
As much as I’d like to plant pretty rose bushes and walk away, hungry deer are reminding me that there is more work to be done. Continue reading “Caring for Rose Bushes and Keeping the Deer Away”
Have you ever embarked on a home project that will NOT end? A year later and still dealing with repairs to our front walkway. Continue reading “More Repairs to Our Flagstone Walkway”
Everyone loves a great view. Whether you’re lucky enough to have water views or just a view of your backyard, a screen porch is a great place to enjoy the view. Continue reading “Simple Renovation Project: Nix the Pickets on Your Screen Porch”
Some of you are probably thinking “yea so…we see bears all the time where we live”…but it’s not that common around the beltway of our nation’s capital. Continue reading “Bear Sighting in Our Backyard”
I am learning a lot about caring for weeping cherry trees…a little late though, since I recently lost one. Continue reading “Learning the Hard Way – How to Care for a Weeping Cherry Tree”
I had big hopes and dreams for my little courtyard oasis off our back screened in porch. Sadly, my attempt failed miserably and I’m back to square one. Continue reading “My Failed Attempt at Creating an Outdoor Courtyard Oasis”
As part of our outdoor patio renovation project, we tore down and replaced the old steps with newer ones, which allow for a landing once we step outside. Continue reading “Hardscape Design – Replacing Outdoor Patio Steps for Safety Reasons (Part 4)”
Peonies are perennials that come back every year…much to our delight. They are insanely beautiful from Spring to Summer and have been known to survive 100 years! Continue reading “When to Plant, Cut and Store Your Peony Flowers for Later Use”
Outdoor flooring options on the market today are endless, and the number of choices overwhelming. After narrowing down the choice to Travertine for our patio project, we decided to use pavers instead of tiles. Why? Let’s discuss. Continue reading “Selecting the Right Natural Stone for a Patio or Pool Project”
The best time of year to prune crape myrtle trees is late Winter. The branches can be easily seen and there are no leaves on the tree.
Continue reading ““Pruning” and “Limbing Up” Crape Myrtle Trees”
Boxwoods are a precious investment in landscape design and require a bit more care than other shrubs. Continue reading “How to Protect Sensitive Boxwoods During the Winter Months”
Have you ever wanted to make a Winter wreath using tree branches from your yard, but didn’t know where to start? Continue reading “Step by Step Tutorial – How to Make a Live Winter Wreath”
The beauty of the Fall season is to be recognized and appreciated. Often we get so busy with our lives and work, that we don’t stop to appreciate what nature has to offer. Continue reading “The Beauty of Autumn”
It seems like it has taken forever to complete this piece of our landscape and hardscape project, but the front of our home is done! Continue reading “Front of Home “Landscape Reveal””
Over the summer, we finally restored the flagstone walkway that leads to our front door. The project was very involved and took 4 weeks to complete, you can read about it HERE. Continue reading “Update on the Flagstone Walkway Restoration Project”
A well maintained yard is both attractive and important to the health of your landscape for a variety of reasons. Continue reading “The Importance of Limbing Up Trees in Your Yard”
Adding a few Fall touches to the front of the house adds such a welcoming touch to a home. Continue reading “Decorating the Front Porch for Autumn”
I am certainly no repointing or masonry expert, but after a bit of research and my own experience, I am sharing what I learned from the process. Continue reading “How to Repoint Mortar on the Surface of a Retaining Wall”
Our backyard patio project has been moving along at lighting speed. When you have the right team and proper tools, a successful job is almost guaranteed. Continue reading “Hardscape Design – Laying a Concrete Foundation for the Backyard Patio (Part 3)”
