Outdoor Living: Design Ideas for Fall and Winter
The leaves are falling, the wind is picking up a lovely fall breeze, and the sun is setting earlier and earlier. The chilly season is starting to arrive and here in Arizona. That means we’re turning off our air conditioning and moving outdoors for cool nights with friends around warm fires. In the fall and […]
What Does it Take to Properly Care for Succulent Plants
How to Take Care of a Succulent Succulents are a great addition to any patio or Arizona room. You may have returned from a relaxing and delightful vacation carrying an exotic succulent plant that caught your eye. Or perhaps, you have just purchased an array of colorful succulent plants from your favorite online nursery, or […]
Patio Plants that Repel Mosquitos
Top Patio Plants That Repel Mosquitos You have the perfect shade structure on your patio, a comfy couch and really neat solar-powered lighting. But there’s one giant problem- MOSQUITOS! It seems like mosquito bites are an inevitable trade-off for warm weather, and both adults and children get their fair share of itching, stinging bites every spring […]
The Perfect Shade Plants for Your New Patio
Why Shade Plants Are Perfect for Your New Patio A patio is a wonderful addition to any home. It can extend your livable indoor space into the outdoors and can give you a fantastic place to spend your evenings or to party with friends. However, it can be difficult to figure out how to decorate […]
Pergola Landscape Design Ideas For Your Home
Your primary goal in landscaping: to create a livable outside space in which you and your loved ones can make the most of the great outdoors. You accomplish this goal by integrating various elements together in a way that ensures both natural beauty and functionality. One of your greatest tools in this effort? Pergolas, which […]
Summer Pergola Ideas For a Beautiful Outdoor Space
Beautiful and practical, pergolas offer a welcome respite from direct sunlight during hot summer afternoons. They also make your property look more sophisticated. Choosing the right design can be tricky; various layouts, designs, and ornamentation can make your head spin with possibilities. Not sure how to strike the right balance with your outdoor sitting area? […]
Ten Backyard Cottage Ideas
A backyard cottage or storage shed area can mean a lot of things to different people. A backyard cottage can be a place to escape, to build, to make crafts or simply just relax. Many storage sheds and storage rooms can be customized to be a backyard cottage to relaxin in. Below, take a look […]
Five of the Best Green Awnings
It is finally that time of year again when our gardens and yards are growing (hopefully) plush green grass, flowers and plants. In Arizona, many of the environmentally conscious opt for beautiful green cacti instead of grass and plants that require a lot of watering. Nevertheless, the joy spring brings to us outdoor enthusiasts is […]
Ouch! My Backyard Isn’t Safe for My Kids
Keeping Your Backyard Safe Prickly cacti are one of the most common types of shrubs in Arizona. While they certainly are beautiful and can serve as great additions to any backyard landscape, they are not ideal for families with children or pets. Kids should be taught about the dangers of these shrubs, but at the […]
How to Keep Your Deck in Top Shape in Arizona
If you own an outdoor deck or are planning on building one, you know how important it is to keep it protected. Exposed to the elements, untreated wood can easily be damaged in due time. Rain, snow and harmful UV rays will work to deteriorate the surface, which can lead to rotting and discoloration. Before […]