Landscaping DONE RIGHT.
When we talk about wood chippers, we focus a lot on what they get rid of — thick branches, storm damage, nasty brush piles, and on and on and on — but not so much on what they give us in return. And they give us something incredibly valuable — wood chips! When you put… Read More
Brush piles. Fallen limbs. Uprooted saplings. Leaf piles. Garden waste. On large country properties, there are dozens of ways to make use of a wood chipper or chipper/shredder. But how can you know that purchasing one is the best choice for you? As you consider your chipping and shredding needs, ask yourself these three essential… Read More
After you’ve removed a tree — or a multitude of trees — you’re left with the unsightly and often dangerous stump. They’re a pain to mow around and can be a tripping hazard for you and your livestock . . . not to mention often ruining a landscape that you’ve spent many man-hours perfecting. There… Read More
Burning in the backyard can be an effective way to get rid of yard waste and certain household waste. Those stacks of bank statements and other documents? Incinerate them to ensure your privacy. Old newspapers and cardboard? Burn them to free up space. Piles of twigs and leaves? Throw them into the fire to clean… Read More
The Power of Outdoor Living Spaces Most realtors agree that outdoor living spaces play a big role in improving property values. According to a recent survey, over 95% of realtors say that porches, decks, patios, gazebos, and other en plein air seating areas are very popular with home buyers. Their power is that they make… Read More
19% Value Increase? Here’s How. By some estimates, having mature trees and shrubs on your property can increase your property value up to 19%. And 19% is nothing to sneeze at, which is why it is the topic of the second part of our three-part series on increasing your property value with landscaping. And even… Read More
3 Essential Elements of an Appealing Landscape Considering selling your house? There are many things you can do to your home to increase its value, from updating outdated wallpaper to replacing rotting porches. One often overlooked area, however, is your landscape design. In the first of a three-part series on using landscaping to increase your… Read More
Whether for decorating a dull area, raising fish, summer swimming, or winter ice skating, a backyard pond is a fun and beautiful landscaping element to add to your property. And water gardening — nurturing aquatic plants in your pond — is one of the easiest ways to garden because there’s no hoeing, no weeding, and… Read More
If you own an ATV, UTV, or a lawn tractor of any size, you know that a dump trailer or cart is necessary to get the most utility out of your machine. But how do you go about choosing the right trailer or cart for you? As product development manager at DR Power Equipment, I’ve torture-tested… Read More
Avoid costly damage with a quick cleaning of your gutters. Once the autumn leaves have fallen don’t forget to check your gutters. If you haven’t checked them in a while you’ll find that they might be growing moss or even grass. At the very least, they’ll probably be full of leaves that in time can block… Read More