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Does Your Home Have a Walkway?
Try as they might, not all walkways are successful in keeping people off of your lawn. But they are inviting and charming and signal to guests where to enter. This walkway is made of marble, but you can use stone, brick, concrete, slate, or even glass to build yours.
Crave Worthy: A Backyard Bocce Court
I've recently become a bocce fanatic — I'm even in a league. It's the ultimate social game because anyone of any age or skill level can play. So, when I saw this backyard bocce court at Ceja Vineyards, I nearly died and went to heaven.
Do You Have a White Picket Fence?
There's nothing like a curious agapanthus peering its head out of your white picket fence on a warm Summer day. A white picket fence may be uninspired, but it's still a classic, like an L.L. Bean bag or a pair of canvas sneaks.
Before and After: A Brooklyn Backyard Gets Beautified
When homeowners David and Vivian bought their brownstone, the backyard wasn't attractive in the least. A decrepit deck, falling-down retaining walls, and exposed soil made the whole space unappealing and uninhabitable. But with some gumption and planning, the husband-and-wife team took the yard from desolate to delightful.
Su Casa: Hanako66's Backyard Makeover
Su Casa member Hanako66 recently put in a lot of work to make her yard and garden shine.
She writes,
These pictures were unfortunately not taken in the spring when everything was in bloom, but will give you an idea of what our yard looks like. I still really need patio chairs too!
Casa Query: What's Your Favorite Outdoor Spot?
The beautiful Spring weather recently here in San Francisco has had me aching to be outdoors all day long. Be it unwinding with a glass (or two) of wine on my back porch, working in my garden, socializing on a friend's city rooftop, or playing with my dog in the backyard, when the sun is shining, I can't bear to be indoors. I know that not everyone has the pleasure of having rooftop or balcony access, but even enjoying a small patch of grass in your front yard is better than sitting inside on a beautiful day!
In the News: Farms Sprout in Suburbia
The Wall Street Journal's "Green Acres II: When Neighbors Become Farmers" reports that a growing number of Americans are "turning grass into edible greens and maybe even greenbacks," by growing food in their front and backyards. Since 2006, in Boulder, CO, school-bus driver Kipp Nash has "uprooted his backyard and the front or backyards of eight of his Boulder neighbors," and spent his afternoons "planting, watering, and tending" these minifarms, growing vegetables like tomatoes, bok choy, garlic, and beets. Although not everyone in the neighborhood finds this suburban farming aesthetically pleasing, particularly not during the Winter months, the locally-grown food market has grown, leaving yard farmers with an opportunity to sell to nearby restaurants and other neighbors.
What Type of Outdoor Living Area Do You Have?
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What Type of Outdoor Living Area Do You Have?
A yard
A deck or a patio
A combination of the above
A balcony
A stoop or fire escape
Nothing at all
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Do You Shop at Garage and/or Yard Sales?
This weekend I gave you some tips on maximizing your garage sale, but I like shopping at yard sales even more than hosting them. How about you?
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