A copper fire pit looks great as an addition to your backyard patio furniture. Copper has both a classic as well as modern look to it. One of the benefits of using an enclosed fire pit is the safety factor. Sitting around a fire is a wonderful evening pastime for the warm months and being able to do so in an area that confines the ashes and hot coals with a safety screen is very important.
Statues And Fountains In Florence
The vogue for statues and fountains of contemporary rather than classical figures extended through the end of the century. In 1599 Cioli went to Carrara to obtain the marbles for four statues and matching fountains: two dwarfs (a Morgante and a Mar-gutte) and two peasants (a digger and a vintager). As the sculptor died before the year was over, and he could complete the fountain; the figures were continued from his models by his nephew Simone Cioli, and the fountains were fin…
Decorative Bird Houses
The nesting season is an important time for birds. Its springtime and birds must now turn to nesting. They turn their full attention and energy to nesting during springtime. It is a stressful experience for a bird to move to a new location. They need to adjust to new sights, sounds and foods. While birds are amazingly resilient, there are a number of things you can do to help minimize the stresses of a new home.
Adding a Water Feature to Your Yard
If you feel that your backyard is lacking a certain something, a water feature might be just the thing to bring new life to your outdoors. By following a few simple guidelines and understanding how your water feature lives and breathes, you can enjoy this natural work of art for as long as you own your home.
Backyard Landscaping An Important Area To Landscape
For homeowners around the world, a big part of owning a home is landscaping the yard. Front yard landscaping or backyard landscaping, the work must be done. While the front yard is important because its more visible to neighbors and others who drive by, the backyard is no less important. The backyard is where families and friends gather for barbeques and birthday parties and where some families place their swimming pools. Most backyards are landscaped with careful thought an…
Country Lawn Maintenance – 10 Tips to Know Before You Mow
Urbanites with résumés limited to plucking the occasional dandelion from their xeriscape and raising a hydroponic tomato in the condo alcove, should rightfully tremble when considering the daunting task of country lawn maintenance.
How To Choose a Storage Shed
Tips on what to look for when you are choosing the garden shed for your backyard.
Enjoy Your Backyard
If you are one of the lucky people in life that is blessed with having a backyard outside your home, then enjoy it. Use your back yard, make it into a favorite place for you, your family and your friends to spend time. After all, not everyone has the privilege of having a great backyard to spend time in.
If you have ever lived in an apartment or an inner city than you know how great it is to have even a little bit of property to call your own. You know how fun it can be to…
A Suet Way To Attract Birds To Your Yard
No, I didnt misspell the word sweet. Suet is a particular food that birds just cant resist, to wit, a great way to attract them to your bird house.
The love of a garden fountain
The backyard in itself is a pleasant place. But no garden is ever so perfect without a water fountain. They add beauty and serenity to you’re garden The sound of the water will give you much relaxation.
Milk Goats – Know Thy Enemy
Patience may be a virtue, but laughter is the only way to survive newbie goat milking. Use this journal to draw hope. There is light at the end of the nipple.
Chicken Rearing 101 How Not to Raise Chickens
Caution! Poultry parenthood is not all its cracked up to be. Are you considering becoming a backyard egg farmer? Chicken Rearing 101 examines the humorous, yet, brutally harsh realities of life as a small time chick wrangler.