Tuesday, July 27, 2021

3 Benefits of Having a Water Feature in Your Backyard


“If you have a water feature in your backyard, your backyard is several degrees cooler!” Carson Arthur helps you boost your backyard with a do-it-yourself water feature and he reveals the hidden benefits of having water in the garden.

Saturday, July 24, 2021

How to Build a Gabion Plant Stand | DIY Decorative Plant Stand | Better Homes & Gardens


Contain a stack of small stones with a tomato cage for a planter pedestal with a decorative flair. Place a pot on top for a sturdy, elevated plant stand. For our twist on a gabion planter, we used three sturdy wire tomato cages, fieldstones, and a paver stone for a top. You can trim the assembled cage to your desired height or use wire peony cages if you want a shorter plant stand.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

3 SIMPLE but EFFECTIVE Front Yard Landscaping Ideas ⚡60 SECONDS!


Landscaping a Front Yard can be accomplished by ANYONE! Here are 3 TIPS to HELP YOU in under 60 seconds!

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Landscape Ideas with Hardscape Materials


Learn about different hardscape materials -- from brick and flagstone to pavers -- for your next landscaping project.

Thursday, July 15, 2021

5 Landscaping Tips for Increasing the Value of Your Home


We caught up with landscape designer and HGTV star Carson Arthur at the National Home Show in Toronto to find out which exterior improvements yield the highest return on investment.

Monday, July 12, 2021

How to Build a Patio - An Easy Do it Yourself Project


Building a Patio -EASY?!? Yes- we show you how to build a Cut-less (YES NO CUTS!!) paver patio. How to Prepare the foundation soils, the base soils and the sand base. This is about as easy as a DIY backyard Patio can get.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Remove Stains from Outdoor Cushions with these Cleaning Tips | Basics | Better Homes & Gardens


Are grass stains and tree sap ruining your outdoor decor? Check out these tips for how to remove stains from your outdoor cushions and pillows to keep them fresh all season. You can easily rinse away dirt and stains with these quick and simple cleaning tips!

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Build a Curved Rafter Cedar Pergola



Build your own Curved Pergola. Complete animated build video that shows step-by-step how to make a backyard or garden pergola from rough sawn Western Red Cedar. A DIY Pergola design that incorporates many ideas for a unique roof cover. The Pergola structure adds shade and beauty to a yard or garden and can be used as a support structure for climbing vines or flowers. A pergola design with elegant curves.