Rain or shine, enjoy staying in your patio with a cover overhead to protect you from the elements. To make sure your patio cover doesn’t ruin your existing house’s exterior look, here are some patio cover options you can choose from. Flat Roof As simple as it gets, this straightforward patio cover can easily meld with any house exterior. If you’re a minimalist homemaker, this one’s for you. Gazebo A gazebo fits perfectly over a patio overlooking your yard. It can be structured with sections which can be placed strategically to your favorite parts of the garden. Pergola Another favorite among gardeners, fuse your outdoor … [Read More…]
4 Awesome Features for your Outdoor Kitchen
Wondering of ways how to make your outdoor kitchen look extra special without a complete overhaul? Consider these 4 awesome features for your outdoor kitchen that’ll make you and your guests love it even more! Swing Seats Instead of having your usual bar stools or a long bench, why not install something playful like a swing seat? Let your family and friends have fun, literally, by reliving one straight out of their childhood. Attach your swing seats from a sturdy beam of your patio cover or pergola and amaze anyone who comes around with your truly unique swing seat. Built-in Ice Bar It’s so nice … [Read More…]
4 Pretty Pathways You’ll Love to Walk on
Pathways aren’t just known for their functionality. When done the right way, your pathway can lead to raising your curb appeal without the hefty price tag. Another good thing about a well done pathway is that once you’ve done it the right way, chances are you won’t have to redo it all over again. At least not for a long time. So here are some pretty pathway options for you to choose from. Pallet A cost-effective pathway material, a pallet laid out in good fashion can evoke a chic and rustic look for your pathway. If you like earth tones or your home has these … [Read More…]
3 Vintage Backyard Looks You Can Create in a Day
Sometimes a single piece of vintage-looking furniture is all it takes to bring that classic ambiance to your home. Read on and find out what these not-so-classical pieces are. Step Ladder Have a step ladder that’s collecting dust and rust in your storage? If it’s too wobbly to be used, forget about throwing it away. Put it instead in your backyard to serve as a shelf for your plant containers. A little paint or dusting is all it takes and you’ve got a conversational piece that didn’t cost you a dime! If you have a rather longer ladder which makes it dangerous to be a … [Read More…]
3 Outdoor Hacks to Transform your Backyard into a Paradise
Don’t we all want to sit back, relax and enjoy the weekend at some posh vacation destination? However, most of the time, we face time and budget constraints. So why not make the most out of our own backyards and transform it into a paradise? Find out how you can below. Awning Cover We love the sun but we have to admit sometimes its shine is more than enough than we can take. With an awning cover, enjoy the flexibility it offers. Get shade when you want it or bask in the sun if you need a little tan. Ambient Lights Remember your favorite restaurant? … [Read More…]
Greenery: Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017
Just in case you haven’t heard about it yet, Greenery is Pantone’s color of the year for 2017. Now that you know it, here’s what you need to know about it and what you can do with it for your outdoors! It’s Not (Pure) Green As green as it sounds, Greenery is actually a shade of yellow-green and not of green. Pantone points out you can spot the Greenery color in the first shades of spring we see. A Reinvigorating Take As 2017 beckons, greenery encourages everyone to revive, restore and renew. While it always stood on the periphery of colors, 2017 is the year … [Read More…]
How to Decorate for the Holidays
While you may not have poinsettia in your garden, you can still bring in the holiday cheer by doing these unique holiday décor for Christmas. Pathway into a Runway When Santa Claus lands to bring his Christmas gifts, make sure his reindeers have enough landing space. Turn your pathway into a charming runway so Santa and his reindeers won’t miss your house! Melted Frosty and Olaf So the two famous snowmen have found each other in your backyard. However, there’s a problem. Texas may not have that much snowfall but don’t you worry. As Olaf once said, “some people are worth melting for.” And in … [Read More…]
Halloween Plants: Plants with a Never-Say-Die Attitude
From corpses, a dead horse, traps, suicide and resurrection, what do all these Halloween-themed things have in common? They are also found in the plant world. Find out what each refer to below. The Corpse Flower While most flowers pride themselves on their aromatic smells that can rival the best perfumes in the world, the Indonesian corpse flower begs to differ. From its name, take a whiff and get a good smell of what death smells like. Botanic gardens the world over are scrambling to get a pot of this malodorous plant. Some have reported the smell to be a concoction of rotting flesh, stinky … [Read More…]
5 Outdoor Kitchen Types You Can Install
Outdoor kitchens are one of those outdoor home improvements you can make that can also prove profitable in the long run both for your happiness as a home owner and for your home’s real estate value. Though installing an outdoor kitchen may make you think it comes in a cookie cutter definite set, there are different outdoor kitchen types which you can install depending on your outdoor lifestyle. Grilling Station For those aromatic grilling parties you have, create a cooking station right in your patio and cook without the hassle of having the smoke cling to your indoors. Baking Pit If you’re thinking of installing … [Read More…]
5 Best Groundcovers for your Garden
Even if your outdoor soil is well kept, having a groundcover makes it healthier and less prone to erosion. With these in mind, we’ve made a list of groundcovers that easily thrive in Texas. From a different hue to ground covers which can also function as borders or fillers, here are your top 5 choices. Creeping Campanula From light blue to purple, this ground cover comes in all shades. If you’re rather tired of the usual verdant shades, campanula is the ground cover you’re looking for. Creeping Jenny This ground cover creates a walkable green carpet perfect for pathways and fillers. It also easily adjusts … [Read More…]