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Lawn Bowling
Create your own bowling alley with the use of your porch or driveway and soda bottles upcycled into bowling pins.
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.
Adding Pathways to Your Garden
A walkway is simple yet stunning way to connect your home and garden. Serving both as a functional and ornamental element of the garden
Planting Sod in the Winter
The best advantage to planting sod in the winter is that you get a jump on establishing your lawn and you will use less water.
Tips to add more curb appeal
Preparing to sell your home can be a daunting task but these tips help you focus on some details that make all the difference.
Give your party a lift with these inflatable lights
If you want to add color and light to your next backyard party, these inflatable LED lights are the perfect fit.
Let it rain
This copper pluviometer, better known as a rain gauge, is a great gift for all the science-inclined green thumbs in your life or for anybody who wants to know the amount of rain.
All abuzz about this hanging basket
This hanging basket combines a hummingbird feeder AND a flower basket that will fill up your outdoor area with color and movement.
Packing up perennials
Moving perennials to a new home is similar to how you would divide and transplant your perennials around the landscape. You just have to take transporting them into consideration.
Keep your poinsettias on point
By following a few basic care tips, your poinsettia will shine throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Caring for your fresh Christmas tree
Keep your holiday merry and bright by properly caring for your fresh cut Christmas tree, with a few easy steps, your tree will be green and lush for weeks
Light on demand
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.
Baked Potatoes Bites
These delicious potato bites, better known as pommes dauphine, are usually deep fried to make them extra crisp but also adds extra fat. This version is baked in the oven and sacrifices none of the crispiness and flavor. They are a perfect accompaniment to turkey, roasted chicken or a juicy steak.
Best-Ever Potato Salad
Potato salad is always a classic that everybody loves because it’s so satisfying and likely evokes childhood memories. This recipe turns a crowd-pleaser on its head by adding hard-boiled egg for extra richness y flavor. If you want to make it even more extra (and not kosher), you may add thick-cut bacon cut into small…
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Who doesn’t love buffalo wings. This easy recipe makes it easy to get all the yummy flavors of good buffalo wings but as a dip. Genius! Serve for any holiday gathering or Super Bowl party and you’ll be the superstar Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup hot sauce 1…
Baked Brie with Cranberry, Pecan and Bacon Crumble
Ingredients 4 strips bacon 2 tbsp candied pecans, finely chopped 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped 2 tsp red wine vinegar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper One 8-oz round Brie Sliced baguette, for serving Preparation Preheat the oven to 325º F. Cook bacon on a large skillet…
Pan-Fried Onion Dip
Ingredients 2 large yellow onions 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise Preparation Cut the onions in half and then slice them into 1/8-inch thick…
Roasted Delicata Squash
Ingredients 1 large delicata squash, seeded, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt Cayenne pepper, to taste Preparation Place squash halves cut side down on a cutting board. Slice into 3/8″ slices. Transfer slices to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; add salt and cayenne pepper. Toss to coat with oil.…
Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash
Ingredients Cooking spray 1 acorn squash, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch slices 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt ⅛ tsp ground black pepper 2 tablespoons honey 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 oz crumbled blue cheese 2 green onions, thinly sliced 12 smoked almonds, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450º F. Cover a baking sheet…
Patatas Bravas
You’ll find these crispy potatoes at nearly every bar menu around Spain, the seasoning may vary from place to place, so feel free to adjust the spiciness. Traditionally they’re served with a freshly made garlicky aioli sauce, you may use a store-bought sauce that would be milder in flavor. Ingredients Spice blend: 1 tbsp salt…
Baked Potato Puffs
Ingredients 4 small Yukon gold potatoes, quartered ½ cup water ¼ cup butter Kosher salt, to taste ½ cup flour 2 large eggs Pinch cayenne pepper Pinch freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about…
Cheesy Mini Peppers
Ingredients 8 oz softened cream cheese spread 8 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded Chopped chives, for garnish Preparation Smear the cream cheese spread inside the hollowed-out halves of the peppers. Sprinkle on chopped chives.
Swedish Meatballs
Ingredients 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 1/3 cup milk 2 tsp dry sherry 1/2 tsp mustard powder 3 large eggs 1/2 lb ground pork 1/2 lb ground turkey 1 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp ground allspice Freshly ground pepper Vegetable oil, for frying 3 tbsp lingonberry…
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Ingredients Kosher salt Two 10-ounce bags spinach, stems removed 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp minced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving 1/2 cup…
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Zoysia
Zoysia offers a thick, plush blanket of densely packed blades of deep green. Especially created for family activities and backyard picnics, without showing extensive wear and tear.
Your grill game elevated
Adding flavor to grilled vegetables, chicken or beef is as easy as adding these wood chips to the grill.
Winter Pruning Guide
Winter can look pretty different depending on where you’re located but chances are you will spot a tree or shrub in need of some trimming. In comes winter pruning! Pruning your deciduous trees and shrubs should be a part of routine maintenance. Doing this essential task in the winter ensures the plant is dormant and…
Will Epsom salt, baby shampoo and beer really help your grass grow?
I read an article that started by telling me to “forget fancy fertilizers,” and the best way to fertilize my lawn was with Epsom salt, which the article says is the primary ingredient in most fertilizers.
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