Gardening and Landscaping

By nature, herbs repel pests and disease, making them excellent low-maintenance plants – perfect for a cabin’s summer garden. Not only do they make everything taste and smell better, they add wonderful color and texture to a low-maintenance, natural landscape. … Continue reading →

If you are looking for beautiful and resilient outdoor furniture, then you should consider patio furniture made out of teak-wood. It is a durable lustrous wood that brings a classic design element to outdoor furniture. The natural color of the … Continue reading →

Why Harvest Rainwater? It requires a minimum of 13 gallons of water per day to meet basic human needs; however, Americans use at least 50 gallons per day on average to meet current lifestyle needs.  If you include irrigation water … Continue reading →

Natural landscaping continues to gain popularity with cabin and lake home owners who seek an environment that is indigenous and sustainable.  Here are ten more reasons to go native with your cabin scenery: Blend. Native plantings create yards that blend … Continue reading →

There are numerous ways to build a firepit. The most common is to dig a hole in the ground and surround the hole with rocks, and Voila, you have an outdoor firepit! But if you want something built-in to your … Continue reading →

Landscaping a lawn requires taking many different factors into consideration; however, its important to address that it’s not always eco-friendly to maintain an expansive lawn because of the vast amount of water, fertilizers and pesticides it takes to maintain it. … Continue reading →