2015

Ways You Can Landscape Your Small Yard Without Overcrowding It

You want your yard to have a beautiful landscape design, but your problem is you don't have a lot of square footage to work with. If your property is on the smaller side, you can still landscape your yard without making everything look overcrowded. Here are things you can do to make your yard look amazing. Trees Trees are an integral part of your landscape design, but they can take over your yard quickly without proper trimming. Read More 

Apartment Gardening: Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Container Garden

If you don't have a big back yard, you don't have to give up on gardening. Some of the best gardens are small in size and do not require a land investment. Just ask anyone who has taken to the idea of container gardening. Container gardening, the concept that involves growing fruits and vegetables in stand-alone pots, allows you to grow your own organic food on a balcony, patio or along the side of your house. Read More 

How Federal Regulations Affect Your Gas Can Spout: Make Sure You Aren’t Fined!

Many states used to not have laws regulating gas cans and gas can caps. It was perfectly okay to dispense gasoline into a metal or red plastic gas container and just have a simple screw-on cap. However, information provided to the EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, revealed that tons of toxic fumes were being released into the air by these gas cans--especially by their caps, which were often open to the air. Read More 

4 Reasons To Use Wood Chips As Mulch In Your Garden

If you live in an a hot area with dry soil, mulch can help retain enough moisture in the soil that you can start producing some growing plants. You may be thinking about mulching wood chips in your garden, but may not be sure what benefits wood chips can provide. Here are some reasons to consider using wood chips. Wood Chips can be Free Wood chips can be beneficial to you in part because sometimes, you can get them for free. Read More 

Freeing Up Closet Space: Why A Storage Unit Rental Can Be Helpful

Did a family addition of twins lead to the closets in your home becoming overcrowded? Instead of struggling with an insufficient amount of space, you may want to think about renting a storage unit to remove items from the closets that are not used. In this article, find out how renting a storage unit can help you free up closet space for more usage by your family: What Makes Renting a Storage Unit Helpful for More Closet Space? Read More