Beth Lewis 
If you want to enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors, look no further than your backyard. Don’t worry if it consists of a small patio – once you add some greenery and furniture and finish your creation with a few condo patio accessories, … Read more
Build a Backyard Pitcher’s Mound Are you looking for a fun and creative way to get your family outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather? There are so many wonderful backyard games, such as golf, and bocce ball, that will fill your day with … Read more
I have to admit I can be somewhat of a city girl. I get my meat straight from a grocery store and have never had any desire to hunt or even fish. When my older sister met and married a man from the country, … Read more
What are sweat bees? Sweat Bees are from the genus name Halictus, meaning”to gather” or “to assemble.” When it comes to bees, sweat bees stand alone. They are solitary insects not having a colony to rely on. They are relatively small at 3 to … Read more
One moment, you’re enjoying the shade of your big oak tree, and the next, disaster strikes whether it’s a storm of hurricane proportions, ice, and snow, or simply age, most of us can relate to the horrible popping sound a tree makes as it … Read more
Raised garden beds are a popular gardening method that offers several benefits over traditional in-ground gardens. Raised garden beds are elevated above the ground, which allows for better drainage and improved soil conditions, but do raised garden beds need drainage, or are there situations … Read more
Every American knows grilled meat smeared in sweet and spicy barbeque sauce, nestled on a toasted potato bun, and straight from a smokey BBQ shack screams “summer”. Recognized as one of America’s defining meals, barbecue is a fusion of tastes and cooking methods from … Read more
Koi are hardy fish and can withstand colder temperatures than many other types of fish. But what happens when winter comes? Can koi fish survive the winter? In this blog post, we will explore whether or not Koi can live through the cold winter … Read more
The Petal Leaf succulent, also known as Portulaca Molokiniensis and ihi succulent, is a beautiful plant that adds color and life to any home. The Petal Leaf Succulent originated in an uninhabitable crescent-shaped inlet, Molokini Islands, between the islands of Maui and Kahoʻolawe. Being … Read more
What Are Backyard Staycations? Backyard Staycations are the way to make your vacation hassle-free. You stay in your home, avoiding all the traffic and hassle while relaxing and rejuvenating your body and soul in your backyard oasis. More and more people are looking to … Read more