Fortunately, you only need to spend a couple of hours every week for a month or two working in your backyard to be able to transform it.
Posts tagged Backyard
Plan To Have The Perfect Lawn And Garden This Summer
Even though spring doesn’t really happen until after May Long on the prairies, now is the time to start planning for the seasons to be outside enjoying a lush, healthy yard.
Celebrate The End Of Summer With A Backyard Movie Party
Here are some great movies and the gear you’ll need to hold a backyard drive-in movie party to celebrate the end of summer with your kids.
Yardwork Before Work? Why I Don’t Waste Weekends On My Lawn
I got a richer, greener, healthier lawn by spending a few minutes a week before work. That’s it. No stress, no full day efforts, just some simple yardwork before work.
On The Joys Of Backyard Camping
I suck at camping. My kids love it. So I camp for my kids. Our usual routine is a Father’s Day camping trip as it is safely away from the random snow and frost that…
Trying To Grow Grass Anywhere With The #EZSeedChallenge
The latest installment of the #EZSeedChallenge has a chance for you to win a $300 Ikea gift card! Here’s how I said #IGrewIt and how you can too:
I Grew It, I Really Grew It!
My challenge for the summer of 2015 was to learn how to be a gardener. I joined the Scotts Gro Crew, got some expert help and .. I Grew It!
How To Pick Lettuce (And Other Beginner Gardening Lessons)
There is a best way to pick lettuce from your backyard garden to make sure you get it all season. Follow these how to pick lettuce tips and have more salad!
How To Grow Grass Anywhere With Scotts EZ Seed
Can you really grow grass anywhere? I’ve got dead spots in my lawn that need some help, so I’m taking Scotts Turf Builder EZSeed out for a run. You can too!
How To Build A Raised Garden Bed
I’m taking my backyard vegetable garden seriously this year. In order to brag #IGrewIt, I learned how to build a raised garden bed. It was so easy!
The Sound Of Summer In Slow Motion
Sprinklers, ice cream man, lawn mowers. Summer is here and the sound of summer is everywhere. I took some time to enjoy it in slow motion.
A #GardenFail And Trying To Find My Inner Green Thumb
I’m trying to find my inner green thumb this year. Gardening with kids is a great way to get outside, connect with nature, and respect food. Will it be a #gardenfail? I hope not. Here’s how I plan to do it right:
The Family Photos We Take Every Year
Do you have traditional family photos you take each year? We have a number that MUST be always be taken, but my favorite happens in our backyard party pool.
A Hole In The Backyard Berlin Wall
In suburbia, we are insistent on building fences to divide our 30 ft line in the sand. 6-8 ft of wood paneling divides what we own versus our neighbors. Sometimes we peer over the fence…
The Truth About Child Labour
You know why people have kids? To have help. Child labour isn’t so terrible.