You hear time and time again that you should be saving your food scraps and feeding your garden with recycled organic material (compost). Why would you want to do this? Because it adds valuable nutrients back into your soil, increases moisture retention, and reduces waste.
Written by
Ashleigh Smith, in-house writer and Horticulturist with True Leaf Market
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True Leaf Market
Updating your outdoor space doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming! Keep reading for 20 simple things you can do to achieve an amazing outdoor space this summer.
Written by
Clarissa Castillo
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Azerbaijan Stockers
We are living through immense and critical climate changes that have never before been witnessed in such a short period of time. There were a lot of climate changes in the past, however, they were all due to natural causes.
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Max Rahubovskiy
Creating a beautiful, lush outdoor oasis is easier than you might think. With the right tools and resources, any homeowner can turn their yard into an inviting environment that helps bring nature to them. From selecting plants to determining the best layout for your space, learning the art of yard design will enable you to achieve your ideal outdoo...
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Valeria Vaganian
Transforming your backyard into a beautiful, inviting patio doesn't have to break the bank. With a little creativity, resourcefulness, and elbow grease, you can create a stunning outdoor oasis that suits your needs and reflects your personal style.
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Apollo Patios
Backyard garage conversion transformed into a delightful, multipurpose garden studio by Mutuus Studio. The flexible workshop area transforms from garden shed to exercise room to office to playroom to outdoor gathering space.
Project name
Ella's Garden Shed
Architecture firm
Mutuus Studio
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Design team
Jim Friesz, Kristen Becker
Interior design
Mutuus Studio / Kristen Becker
Lighting
Mutuus Studio / Jim Friesz
Construction
Crescent Builds
Material
Windows (NanaWall SL45 Folding Systems, dark bronze anodized). Glazing (Double-glazed Low-E Insulated Tempered 60, Spacer Bar with a dark bronze finish). Lighting (School House Electric light fixtures)
Typology
Residential › Shed
Winter weather is hard to deal with, but the aftermath is sometimes even worse. Months of cold temperatures and snowfall means your backyard needs care to regain shape. One of the most affected areas is usually the vegetation. The lawn may have lost its luster and developed issues like bare patches or weeds.
Written by
Catherine Park
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Max Rahubovskiy
Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? Maybe you just need a few tips to help you step up your lawn-care game! On the surface, keeping the grass in your yard alive isn’t all that complicated. You give it water, it gets sun and oxygen all on its own, and voila – it stays alive year after year. However, it may not be living up to...
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Petar Tonchev