Lawn Central: Expert Lawn Care Tips and Grass Selection

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OUTDOOR IDEAS TRENDING ON LAWNCENTRAL

Lawn Twister

Encourage children and adults alike to test their balance and twist like pretzels.

Lawn Bowling

Create your own bowling alley with the use of your porch or driveway and soda bottles upcycled into bowling pins.

Giant Jenga

Make this game of strategy and patience more fun by taking it outdoors.

Giant Tic-Tac-Toe

This large-scale version of the board game is a treat for everyone. DYI project with full instructions.

Cornhole Boards

This classic backyard game is perfect for everyone to spend a great afternoon on the lawn.

Bean Bag Ladder Toss

Create a game of skill and strategy with a few items you already own.

Oversized Dominoes

Take your dominoes game to a new scale with large dominoes.

These Bolleke rechargeable LED lights from Fatboy are 8 inches in diameter and come with a 19″ silicone cord that you can loop around a rope, tree branches or a patio umbrella for a festive al fresco dinner.

Tiki torch update just in time for summer

This exotically named Thierry le Swinger light is the tiki torch update we have been hoping for. It has style to spare and is rechargeable.

Lawn Ideas for Function and Flair

Incorporate elements of design to break up the monotony of a lawn.

Throwing shade

3 Inexpensive Ways to Cover Your Patio. A patio cover can be as simple as an umbrella to protect from sun and drizzle.

Easy cooling mist

This adjustable and portable mist cooling sprayer lowering ambient temps up to 20 degrees.

How to make a raised bed

Adding a raised bed to your backyard makes gardening a bit easier by extending the season and use fertilizers that may harm your lawn.

Rain Barrel

Saving a few dollars on your water bill is as easy as building a rain barrel.

Lighting

Escape from the confines of your home by expanding your living space to the outdoors. With the right lighting accessories, you can enjoy your outdoor oasis from the day and into the night.

Fire Pit

A cool night is made cozier with a fire pit where we can share stories, watch the stars and make s’mores.

Smooth sailing

A shade cloths are stretched across, they look more sophisticated and design-oriented and they’re easy to install.

Tips for shade curtains

The easiest way to install an outdoor curtain is with a tension rod placed inside the supports of a screened porch or pergola wall.

Tips for Growing Tomatoes

Follow these directions: find a location, plant it, support it, give preventive maintenance and fertilize it.

Karen’s Pumpkin Spice Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

We Love this so much because it reminds us of Fall with every bite!

Pope’s Blueberry Dutch Baby Pancake

This easy to make pancake is perfect for brunch, breakfast, dinner or even dessert. I love it in the summer with fresh blueberries, baking it in the fall as the days cool off or it’s the perfect comfort food in the winter.

Leah’s Creamy Fiesta Corn Dip

Be the hit at your picnic, bbq or dinner party with this amazingly easy fiesta corn dip recipe. Done in minutes and it’s so delicious!

Caitlin’s Chimichurri Sauce

Authentic Chimichurri is from Uruguay and Argentina. It’s best on Steak or Fish Tacos – Great in a Salad, can be used as a Marinade and on Garlic Bread!

Arraya’s Lemon Oregano Greek Grilled Chicken

I love this chicken recipe because it goes with anything, it’s simple and amazingly delicious. I often cook it on the grill but you can bake or pan-fry it as well.

Karen’s Creme Brûlée

Karen’s Creme Brûlée is a very tasty, decadent dessert that is always a sure hit with everyone! Shhhh don’t tell anyone, it’s super easy to make.

Leah’s Corn Casserole

This easy to make corn casserole is a big hit as a side dish for gatherings with friends. Perfect for a BBQ or to go with a turkey dinner!

Elote Traditional Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Elote — Mexican Street Corn

The Spanish translation for Elote is corn. When visiting Mexico City I love going historic center of Mexico City to get grilled sweet corn from the street vendors. It’s a fantastic appetizer or side for a summer BBQ.

Simply Delicious Burger

Nothing says summer like a juicy burger hot off the grill! This tried and true recipe is so simple and tastes delicious every time. Yeah you can make the perfect burger!