Featuring Water in Your Yard
Are you looking for something a little different in your back yard this year? Do you need a relaxing sound to listen to at the end of your busy day? Have you been thinking about having fish as alternative pets to allergy-inducing dogs or cats? Perhaps now is the time for you to consider the beauty and benefits of installing a water feature in your yard. Recently, we caught up with water feature specialist, Shane Hemphill to talk about what it takes to put in a beautiful fountain, waterfall or other feature. Shane has over 20 years experience in the[...]
Seeding Your Vision
As the last vestiges of winter cling about our yards, tiny rays of hope for a bright spring emerge. Crocuses have begun to dot the landscape, and buds are starting to show when you step close to trees and bushes. It feels as though gardeners are beginning to line up at the starting gate in a race for plantings to begin. Why not put your enthusiasm on a fast track by indulging in a trip to your local garden center and splurging on a few packets of seeds? Although we are still early in the planting season, believe it[...]
Honk if you love Canada Geese
They're big and beautiful or they're obnoxiously present. They are loud and contentious or they are pleasant and only nest protective. Whether positive or negative, it seems that just about everyone has strong feelings for the Canada goose. So we asked a couple of local bird experts to let us in on some interesting information about a bird once threatened, yet now prolific across North America. Scott Menough of Wild Birds Unlimited spoke about a specific Canada goose pair that chose to nest immediately outside the radio station where he does his Saturday morning radio show, BirdTalk. "They put up[...]
The Hidden Health Benefits of Winter Outside
As temperatures dance around the bottom of our thermometers this winter, you may want nothing more than to crawl inside under a blanket and forget about going outdoors. You may want to wait until the crocuses pop up once more in springtime before venturing out. No one can blame you for this, but try to think things over again. Enjoying the great outdoors, even in your back yard, offer opportunities to enjoy a healthier winter this year. First, consider air quality. We spoke with Dr. Jennifer DenBlyker of Fluid Chiropractic who said that breathing in outdoor air is better for[...]
Create an Outdoor Room
You’ve built the perfect deck and equipped it to suit your needs. Perhaps it has comfortable furniture or a fire pit. It’s a great space, but it doesn’t truly become a room until it has a roof over it. Your outdoor space should be a reflection of your lifestyle. Whether it’s creating an outdoor kitchen space, where you can whip up a fantastic dinner under the stars, or building a cozy living room to entertain guests, a roof helps create a space that will be used and enjoyed for years to come. A roof creates the boundaries of your outdoor[...]
