How to Love Your Lawn Mower
As plant life begins to thrive all around us, the warmer weather is a reminder that it's time to get lawn equipment out of storage and back in working condition. But what do you do if you pull your lawn mower out, turn the key and nothing happens?

Save Water and Create a Healthy Lawn, Beautiful Garden
With spring upon us it's time to start enjoying the great outdoors by planting in the garden and maintaining the lawn. When caring for a lawn and garden this season there are several tips to keep in mind to maximize your landscape's potential with minimal use of water.

Fabulous Fabrics for Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor living has always held a romantic appeal, but its rustic nature often lacked a sense of sophistication. Furniture has evolved way beyond Adirondack chairs and lumpy cushions. With today's high-performance fabrics, you can decorate and live fashionably and comfortably, both indoors and out, without worrying about spills and messes.

Fountains Make a Big Splash in Your Garden
Here are some simple guidelines from the experts that will help you choose the perfect fountain for your garden space.

Homeowners Shift Spending from Gas Tank to Home
Declining home values coupled with high fuel costs are leading many to reconsider how they spent their money. Many homeowners now owe more than the current value of their house and cannot move until home values rebound. What does a homeowner do until then?

Outdoor Lighting Shines Bright this Summer
Homeowners' desire to extend their outdoor time well into the night is driving the trend towards more creative outdoor lighting.

Five Great American Yard Games of Summer
The yard game is the ultimate outdoor summer pastime. Here are five great American yard games that provide fun, challenging physical activity for all ages.

Opening Your Pool for the Season: What You Need to Know
Now that the warmer weather has finally returned, it's time to get out there and enjoy the pool. And getting it ready the right way can mean the difference between a summer of enjoyment and a summer of headaches!

Gardening Anywhere, Tools and Ideas for Smaller Spaces
Whether it's five stories up in an apartment building or in a tiny backyard, it's possible to grow greenery. As long as there is access to water and sunshine, people with the desire to add a little plant life to their living space can break out the watering can and create a green space.

Backyard Bliss
When you were a kid, your back yard was an adventure waiting to happen, a world of new and exciting things right outside your door. Just because you're an adult doesn't mean you have to give up on the idea of finding paradise on your own property. Here are some tips to turn your own yard into an outdoor oasis.

Getting a Great Lawn Without Breaking the Bank
Here's a cost effective way to make your yard the best looking one on the block.

Remodel Your Outdoor Spaces
With uncertainties in the housing market causing many homeowners to "hunker down" and stay put for a while, targeted improvements are becoming a popular way to add value to a home. An outdoor remodel is one improvement that nearly always offers a great return on investment.