Landscaping for wooded yard

It's that time of year again... time to get outside and spruce up the yard. The biggest job we have every year or so is spreading mulch. Many of our neighbors use pine straw, but it breaks down too fast and it has to be done twice a year to look good. That's definitely not happening. Plus, when we had pine straw we had too many snakes up near the house that would crawl in it. After doing pine straw for a couple of years we changed to hardwood mulch because it lasts about a year and a half if…

Love the idea of fallen branches to line a walking path through the woods

We recently started creating outdoor spaces in the woods so we are sharing how we cleared wood space to create more space for our home and patio

Large back yard landscaping ideas and inspiration. This yard went from unusable to lush and green with these tips! #landscaping #yard #backyard #jennakateathome

Mature trees are an asset for any home, adding value to the property and reducing energy costs. We like big trees. We love that feeling of a home that’s tucked into capital-N Nature. Every silver lining has a cloud, and mature trees bring the challenge of landscaping a wooded lot. Why is landscaping a wooded […]

Moving from the city to the country, and learning how to garden, and raise produce, remodel, decorate and live a simpler, more stress free life

This garden project took a tired looking corner of my client’s property and turned it into a stunning display of stately conifers, deciduous shrubs, ornamental trees and shade perennials and grasses.

Whether your goal is adding quick curb appeal, shade or privacy, here are 10 trees that provide results faster than average.

Transform your backyard into an oasis with these landscaping ideas. From outdoor kitchens to garden paths, these backyard ideas are sure to impress.

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