5 Landscaping Tips and Tricks
Landscaping Tips – Having a beautiful yard is easier said than done. It’s time-consuming to upkeep and will cost a lot of mone...
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3 Great Landscape Ideas for Large Yard
Landscape Ideas for Large Yards: Wondering how you can turn a large yard into something special without a huge investment of time? Y...
Professional Mosquito Treatment Benefits
Mosquito Treatment: Summer is a great time to get outdoors. Have a backyard barbeque, go hiking or sit by the pool. But summer is al...
5 Ways to Gain Extra Space at the Cottage.
Limestone Trail offers many gorgeous garden structures that give you lots of room, make life easier and more organized and look fabu...
Gardening Hacks That Will Save You Time and Money
Gardening is one of those things that reflects the work you put into it. If you’re willing to get your hands dirty, it will pr...
How To: Get Your Kids Into Gardening
If you have fond childhood memories of helping your parents tend to their garden, it’s time to pay it forward with your kids....
What To Plant (And Where To Plant It) In Your Small Space Garden
Contrary to common belief, you don’t need to have tons of space at your disposal in order to cultivate a beautiful and lusciou...
4 Creative, DIY Ways To Accessorize Your Garden
Much like a great outfit, a great garden sometimes boils down to the accessories. And while a garden gnome or two could do the trick...
How to Extend Your Front Porch
The months which fall during spring and summer can be the perfect time to tackle outdoor projects around your home. One project, whi...
DIY Decor Ideas using Succulents
In addition to being low maintenance, non-green-thumb-friendly and drought-tolerating, succulents also happen to be interesting to l...
Clever Outdoor Cleaning Hacks
So you’ve spring cleaned the inside of your home, but that’s only half the battle. We’ve rounded up some ha...
Tips on Planning a Spring Garden Party
There’s nothing like a long, cold winter to make you itchy for Springtime; and what better way to celebrate the onset of the s...
Easy DIY Teepees and Play Tents to Make at Home
A tipi or play tent is great for reading, arts and crafts, entertaining play dates, doing homework, and even taking naps. To boot, t...
How to Create Your Own Life-Sized Backyard Chess Game
It’s almost summer again – (okay, not almost per se, but it will be here eventually) – and we’re already gearing...
Trends for Backyard Entertaining 2016
All around sustainability. Sustainable design, when it comes to landscaping as well as outdoor decor, is big in 2016 for a few reaso...
How to Make Your Own Rock Garden
Chose and clear out a spot Your goal is to separate the lawn from the area where your rock garden will be, so first, clear brush, un...
How to Create an Outdoor Movie Theatre in Your Backyard
There’s something magical about watching a movie outdoors. Maybe it’s the stars overhead or the glow of the screen against the inky...
5 Tips for Creating a Maintenance-Free Outdoor Oasis
Everyone wants a beautiful backyard to show off to their friends and family but most of us don’t have the time to maintain one...
Container Gardening: Tips for Creating the Perfect Planter
Gardening Expert, Krista Strang from Shelmerdine Garden Center shares tips for planting your own stunning container garden. Know whe...
6 Curb Appeal Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home
Create a focal point for the outside of your home. This is often a fancier door. Use simple colours on the exterior of your house. Y...
6 Easy Ways to Update Your Backyard
Use PVC for your deck; you never have to stain or paint it and it’s weather, heat and slip resistant. Add some greenery to your yard...
How to Set Up a Campsite Kitchen
Second in importance only to your actual tent, a sufficient cooking setup is integral to a positive camping experience. Regardless o...
Tent Care
A quality tent can cost you anywhere from $100.00 to $1,200.00+, depending on how large it is and the material it’s made out of. For...
Rainy Day Activities for Camping Trips
If you’ve camped before, you’ll know that rain is simply part of the experience. A little rain may put a damper on your hiking plans...
Fishing Tips for Beginners
The difference between a good and bad fishing experience often boils down to preparation. Learn the Lingo This means getting...