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Get Out the Beer, Milk and Chili Peppers

Just like you ( and Eric) are fond of a great beer after a long day of work, so are….slugs and snails.
And if you are looking for an organic way to control them from getting the best of your garden, here is one of our solutions that will lure in the snails and spare your precious plants from being devoured. Besides beer, think of milk, chili peppers and egg shells. Here we talk you thru some of the benefits of using these everyday food and beverage items you have in your kitchen, in your garden.

New Wave of Technology in Outdoor Flooring

The folks at Trex had a new line of colors called The Tiki Torch – sure to put you in the mood for a pina colada and a coconut chicken barbecue.

Low Maintenance, No Sanding or Sealing And It Lasts

As we all long to spend more time outdoors, we want a place to dine and relax outside with a deck that performs over time. The folks at Timbertech have some new offerings with their engineered wood that is made from wood, plastic composite and pvc and has a 25 year warranty. We talked with VP of Marketing, Carey Walley

It’s Easier Than Ever With This New Concept

The folks at Eldorado Stone have made the Outdoor Living Room and Outdoor Kitchen just that much more attainable. One of their offerings is an outdoor cabinet that makes applying their artificial stone as easy as bolting it the same day! We talked with VP of Marketeing Brent Spann.

Cool New Product You Screw Into Wall

The next time you imagine how you could create an outdoor kitchen, a new backsplash, a fireplace, or wall of anykind that has the look and feel of stone, you’ll want to check out this new innovation by Boral, called Versetta Stone. It’s an easy DIY project that allows you to install the look of stone without using mortar!

Cheap Gardening Tricks

Eric and I are plant-aholics. Before you spend all that money – here are some ways to get into the fun of gardening while saving some cash. One of our favorite solutions is to ‘gift’ a friend or neighbor with a cutting or ‘pup’ from one of your succulents or plants.

Landscape Lighting How To

On a scale of 1-10, Eric calls it a “3” as DIY projects go – meaning, this is do-able, even if you DON’T consider yourself a big time do-it-yourselfer – We are talking installing landscape lights! And with so many new and easier options out there, why not take a few hours on a weekend and transform your patio, your walkway, and/or your outdoor spaces? Here we talk about some of the ways to do it, and how to get the project done from start to finish! Get ready to light up your outdoor world!

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Summer Flower Planting Ideas

Summer is the time to get more perennials in the ground, and since they are blooming in the nurseries and garden centers, it’s ideal to see which ones you love and want to bring to your yard. Tender bulbs like dahlia, gladiolus, and begonias can be planted now. And consider training trellises and climbing plants that are otherwise unmanageable. Listen to more ideas!

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