2017

I have always loved gardening, but a few years ago I realized that my garden needed a little tender loving care. I started focusing on perfecting my techniques and making the area stand out, and it was a lot of work. Before I knew it, I was adding a lovely pergola to part of the yard along with a nice play area for the kids, and it was really interesting to see how things were coming along. I wanted to create this blog to inspire other people to make their land more beautiful. Check it out for great information that could help you.

The Meticulous Beauty Of Cobblestones: Taking European Streets To Your Yard

14 December 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Cobblestone is often associated with some of the oldest streets in Europe. It hearkens back to a time when horse and buggy were the main mode of transportation, and city roads were either dirt or stone. The paving stones are called cobblestones because the stones werelumps, or cobs, and "cobbled streets" were assembled from the cobs. It also refers to larger pieces of rock hewn into flatter shapes.  Modern cobblestone products are more often brick than rock. Read More …

A Few Reasons To Choose A Nanny Agency Instead Of A Day Care Facility

10 November 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Finding someone to care for your children while you are at work can be nerve-wracking. You need to be able to trust the person, which will require doing some type of background check. You also want to be sure that the person is good with children and will keep them in line but not be too strict on them. You can choose between hiring a babysitter from the classifieds, going to a daycare center, or using a nanny agency. Read More …

How To Choose And Install Gutter Guards

4 October 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

The gutters on your home do a very important job. They divert water away from your foundation where it could potentially do a lot of damage. However, the gutters have to be in good working order for them to do their job properly. Gutters clogged up with leaf dams or bird nests will overflow rather than drain water through the downspout. One way to keep your gutters clean so they don't overflow is to have gutter guards installed. Read More …

3 Ways To Ensure Your Granite Countertops Look Great For Years

10 September 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Having granite countertops installed in your home is a long-term investment. Granite countertops can improve the visual appeal of your kitchen and can improve the overall value of your home. To retain the improved visual appeal in your kitchen as well as the improved home value, you need to make sure you are taking proper care of your granite countertops. #1 Wipe Up Spills Right Away Even when you properly seal your granite countertop, acidic substances can still damage it. Read More …

Methods To Help You Save Your Squash Plants From This Year’s Squash Bug Infestation

26 July 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

When you are a gardener in your spare time, you take pride in the vegetables and other fruits you grow in your garden each summer. When a bug or insect infestation takes over one or more plants in your garden, you want to do all you can to treat and protect your garden plants and all the hard work you have put into them. Squash bugs can be a large threat to any plants in the squash family you may have growing in your garden and can cause them to not produce any fruit or kill them completely. Read More …