Backyard Building Blocks

As the vibrancy of our landscapes has now faded into the dullness of winter, there isn’t a whole lot we can do to spice up our yards right now. Lighting...

We love seeing the many kinds of beautiful birds outside in the warmer months, but when the cold weather arrives you may notice an increase in visits from...

The unpredictability of the weather in the Midwest makes fall a tricky time to schedule outdoor gatherings. Be prepared for the unexpected with an outside...

We’ve reached that time of year where we begin our final backyard cleanups and put our gardens to “bed” for the winter. However, it doesn’t have to mean the...

We’re always a little sad this time of year – days get shorter, temps often drop below 50 degrees, birds begin to migrate and winter creeps in a little bit at...

It may seem like a stand-still month for backyard business. Your plants are full, the dog is asleep in the sun, and the neighborhood is quieter with kids back...

Beating the heat is easy if you have AC, but don’t let those high temperatures keep you down (or indoors) for too long. With record-breaking highs expected to...

Headed to the pool? Taking in the scent of backyard BBQ? That’s right… summer is finally here! On June 21st, the Summer Solstice, otherwise known as Midsummer...

With the all the changes that have taken place over the past few years, many have decided to invest in their homes by bringing vacation living to everyday...