My fascination with this gorgeous perennial all started one day while at a favorite little neighborhood restaurant. We took some of the kids to breakfast, and they wanted to eat on the outdoor patio. It is full of round tables and market umbrellas, all of which was quite lovely on a summer day at mid-morning […]
Just because you have a relatively new deck, and you are confident that it was built by a competent contractor, doesn’t mean that it does not need to be regularly inspected for safety. And older decks especially are prime candidates for more frequent safety inspections. Preserving and maintaining your deck involves more than simply cleaning […]
A favorite outdoor activity for many families starting right after Thanksgiving Day and through to Christmas eve, is the hunt for the perfect real Christmas tree. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, 25 – 30 million real Christmas trees are sold annually in the United States. There is no need to feel guilty about […]
