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It’s Time for Kick-off – Great Recipes for Tailgating by your Fire Pit
Hold on to your helmets, it’s time for football! Wait a minute, is it football season or is it tailgating season? What’s a game day without congregating in a parking lot with like-minded football fans and reveling in the excitement of game day with great food, beer, friends and, be honest, a little smack talk?
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-september-it-s-time-for-kick-off-great-recipes-for-tailgating-by-your-fire-pitgate/Backyard Patio Ideas on a Budget
When you envision your home in your mind’s eye, the patio is the center of your outdoor living space. It combines the soul of the kitchen, dining and living room with the notion of escape, privacy and relaxation plus entertainment, wrapped in the glorious outdoors and punctuated with the sound of nature or the laughter
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-september-backyard-patio-ideas-on-a-budget/10 Fantastic Design Ideas for Pergolas
Some claim that the pergola was brought to us by the Italians during the Renaissance. This may be true considering the fact that Italy is famous for its green tunnels formed by the heads of plants bound together to form a spectacular arch. A pergola is one of the most outstanding ways to decorate your
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-september-10-fantastic-design-ideas-for-pergolas/Patio Privacy Please
Whether you live in a rural, wide open space or a densely populated subdivision, you may want to incorporate some privacy elements into your new or existing landscape design to avoid feeling “watched over” from passers-by or your neighbors. There are lots of ways to create a little privacy and, depending on your porch or
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-august-patio-privacy-please/3 Distinct Japanese Garden Styles
What do you picture when you hear the words “Japanese Garden”? Maybe you see a lush courtyard with Buddha statue. Or, do you see a koi pond and arching bridge? Perhaps you’re picturing a simplistic space landscaped with rocks, gravel and sand. Whatever you envision, if you are planning on designing a Japanese Garden in
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-august-3-distinct-japanese-garden-styles/Garage to Garden: Turning Garage Sale Finds into Decor for your Patio
We all know that one man’s trash is another one’s treasure. It’s that time of year again, when yard sales can be found in most any town, on most any weekend. The hunt is part of the thrill for collectors, and there is something so gratifying about finding your “missing piece”. Let’s be honest, who
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-august-garage-to-garden-turning-garage-sale-finds-into-decor-for-your-patio/Easy Landscape or Garden Projects for Kids
August is here and while the days are already starting to get shorter, kids who are home from school are beginning to feel the boredom that accompanies weeks of unscheduled playtime. So check out these 5 fun ideas to get the kids into the backyard. These simple crafts will be fun to do during these
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-august-easy-landscape-or-garden-projects-for-kids/Dog Scaping: 5 Pooch Friendly Patio Ideas
Special beds, blankets, and toys to chew on…we spoil them rotten. We all know that dog lovers go above and beyond the norm when it comes to making sure their dog is comfortable in the house; but what about the backyard? Most dogs love being outside. The new smells, sights and sounds thrill them after
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-july-dog-scaping-5-pooch-friendly-patio-ideas/Honoring Our Veterans on Memorial Day
Did you know that the first official Memorial Day was initially called Decoration Day? It began as a result of the Civil War. In 1865, a small group of residents of Waterloo, NY chose May 5th to honor fallen veterans by decorating their grave stones with flowers and flags. It quickly evolved and became a town
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-may-honoring-our-veterans-on-memorial-day/Consider a Pergola for Hot Summer Days
Adding a pergola to your patio design is a great way to add both shade and privacy to your outdoor living space. Both decorative and functional, these permanent structures can be constructed using wood, vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum or cellular PVC. Pergolas are a natural fit in expansive hardscapes designs as they help define areas. Pergolas are typically
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