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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.

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

Keep your poinsettias on point

By following a few basic care tips, your poinsettia will shine throughout the holiday season and beyond.

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.

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.

Easy Pimento Cheese Christmas Trees

Ingredients 10 oz store-bought pimento cheese 1 bunch of fresh dill chopped, remove thick stems 1 oz block sharp Cheddar cheese 1 box of Ritz crackers Plastic wrap pomegranate seeds as garnish, optional Preparation Using a a piece of plastic wrap, sprinkle some of the fresh dill. Scoop 2 tablespoons of pimento cheese on the…

Colorful edible flower feast

Flowers give delicate flavor and a pop of color to any recipe be it salads, side dishes, desserts, or beverages.

Corn Chowder with Tortilla Chips

Hispanic Heritage Month is here and also, sadly, cooler night temperatures. Few things are comforting and filling as a warm chowder; the a creamy consistency of a chowder and the rich, earthy flavors of sweet corn and scallions, go well with crunchy and cheesy tortilla chips. If you don’t have sharp Cheddar cheese, feel free…

Quick, Pickle!

Canning and gardening are two activities that often go hand in hand. Once your garden kicks into high gear, you’ll inevitably find yourself in a bit of a pickle with a surplus of fresh produce.

Best recipes for Labor Day weekend

It’s the last hurrah for summer so you want the food to be the best to enjoy your time with family and friends. Here are some tried-and-true recipes that are sure to impress your friends!

Grilling the Perfect Steak: Mike’s Reverse Sear Method of Steak Nirvana

Mike Pope’s reverse sear will change the way you’ve always cooked a thick steak. Top chef’s say “The reverse sear is one of the easiest, most consistent, most foolproof, and arguably best methods of cooking a steak nirvana .”

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

A satisfying and rich, this dip begs to be served warm to enjoy the gooey cheese, enjoy it with crusty bread. The addition of artichoke makes the flavor more complexity and depth. Download Full Instructions Ingredients Preparation 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup mayonnaise ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic,…

Sarah’s Banana Pudding

My mom always made this for neighborhood and church cook-outs, since they were the only dessert my dad liked and it was always a crowd pleaser!

Watermelon Salad

Nothing says Summer like watermelon this Mediterranean-inspired salad is sure to make your lawn party a hit.

Watermelon Spritz

Inspired by Mexican aguas frescas, this drink can be taken to the boozy side by adding tequila for a refreshing sipping drink.

Casey’s Baked Beans

Hands down this is my favorite BBQ bean recipe to make at home….don’t cringe on the pineapple—this isn’t pizza.

Hot Cheesy Crab Dip

There’s nothing like summer on Maryland’s Eastern Shore where crabs=summer, summer=crabs. The recipe is my mother in law’s and she included it in a cookbook sent to everyone in her family.