Keeping weeds away from your yard
So I have a lot of clients who want to use rocks on their landscape, and they always ask me if they will get weeds eventually. Short answer: Yes. Yes, they will. Of…
Rainwater collector in your backyard
Do you want to know a way to store rainwater without taking up too much space in your backyard? Consider putting it under your patio. Yes, you read that right: under your patio!…
I Hate My Yard – Looking back in time
Almost 10 years ago, I hosted a show for the DIY Network called I Hate My Yard. It was early in my career as a landscape designer/builder, and it was a fantastic experience.…
Building near a tree root
Building around a tree can be a little scary, especially if you don’t want to compromise it. But if you have the right information and resources, you can do the work without much…
How to build a panel wall with window cutouts
When it comes to one’s yard, privacy is very important. You could go for a very closed design with tall walls so no one could see in —or out—, but what if there…
How to build a pond
Building a pond in a front yard was definitely a new thing for me. But all it took was teaming up with the right people to make it happen! For the longest time,…
Shed assembly for tool organization
You might remember how, a couple of months ago, I worked on my friend’s yard. I introduced a shed and other storage units to help with the overall organization of the place. And…
DIY balance beam for kids
A balance beam can be a cool addition to your yard, especially if you have kids. And what best way to do it than building it yourself! Don’t worry, it’s not as much…
Modern black and white yard makeover
Using a black and white color palette can sound a little bland and boring for a yard. However, if you know how to play around with the shades in between and add splashes…