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Fall is the perfect time to add outdoor lighting to your back yard. All too soon, we will have to “fall back,” and then night will come even earlier. It will probably be dark by the time you get home from work each day. If you leave early for your job, you may not see...

Have you started your fall gardening chores? If not, don’t worry — you still have time. And remember, whatever you can get done this fall will only make your job that much easier come springtime. So what, exactly, are these fall gardening chores that need to be done?...

September is an important month for lawn care. If you watered diligently through the hot, dry summer, lawn care for fall will be easier. The average temperature in Utah falls more than 10 degrees from August to September. Not only are the temperatures cooler, but the...

Does landscaping matter? It does, and more than you might think. What do we even mean when we say “landscaping”? It means a lot of different things to different people. If you build a new home, you will need the grounds landscaped. But what if you just want grass...

Soon the days will get shorter, and installing outdoor lighting can help you make your backyard fun last longer. When you go to the trouble of building a patio, deck, pergola, gazebo or other outdoor seating area, you want to make sure you enjoy it to the fullest....

It can be hard to keep plants hydrated in Utah, but the hottest month — July — is behind us. Although August is not as hot as July, the difference is only a degree or two. Slightly more rain falls and the sun shines a few hours less, but you still must remain diligent...

How is your backyard terrace looking? Like it’s going to fall on you any day? We can help. A lot of homeowners think building a backyard terrace is a fun weekend project. In fact, not only is it backbreaking labor, but a certain level of skill is required. Most anyone...

You might think watering your lawn is easy. You just turn on the hose on point it at the grass, right? No, that’s what the amateurs do. And that’s why their lawns look bad. If you want your grass to look good, you have to water your lawn the right way. July in...

Summer is upon us — the best time of year to enjoy a pergola. Pergolas bring instant character to your landscape and a little European flavor to northern Utah! While pergolas do not offer as much shade as gazebos, they are still preferred by many homeowners. Why? The...

The idea of a backyard pond appeals to a lot of homeowners. A pond is beautiful, relaxing and makes a great addition to your landscape. Things get dicey though, when homeowners go browsing on thisoldhouse.com and decide they’re up to the task of building their own...