Integrated pest management sometimes called IPM or integrated gardening is not nearly as complicated as it sounds. Simply put, it is an environmentally friendly approach to pest management that uses minimal amounts of chemical pesticides. Read More
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What Is Integrated Pest Management?
Integrated pest management sometimes called IPM or integrated gardening is not nearly as complicated as it sounds. Simply put, it is an environmentally friendly approach to pest management that uses minimal amounts of chemical pesticides. Read More
The Not-So-Subtle Tropical Plant
Tropical plants are prized for their lush foliage, brilliant flowers and bold, exotic appearance. Typically grown outdoors where winters are mild and humidity is high, their ideal climate and growing conditions can be duplicated almost anywhere by moving them inside near a... Read More
Home on the Range? Country Western Yards
Grandpa, tell me bout the good old days, sings Wynonna Judd, reminding us of days that never were. Weve all got a tendency to romanticize lifestyles of the past and cowboy culture is no exception. Read More
Little Yard of Horrors
We see quite a few yards in need of a makeover here at YardShare, and this one is probably in the top 10. Owner George Graf describes his yard as downright scary. Its littered with rotting wood and broken stone. Read More
Old Roses: The Ultimate Antique
The old rose is a living testament to history and to mans quest for beauty. The term, old rose means a rose with ancient ancestors, one that has not been hybridized but has been vegetatively propagatedpassed down through history by obtaining cuttings from the plant. Read More
Glamorous Gateways
If you could have any gate in the world in your yard, what would it be? The Brandenburg Gate? The Gates of Cairo? A Stargate? Bill Gates? Unfortunately, most of our gate choices are limited by budget constraints, available space, and the laws of physics. Read More
Fire Pit Design Tips From The Masters
Building a backyard fire pit is a favorite DIY project. You dig a hole, put some bricks and sand in the bottom, and install a decorative pit border with some rocks or bricks. Sounds simple, right? Read More
Fountain, Fountain On The Wall
Its rare to find a painting thats sufficiently weather-proof to hang on an exterior wall. So, youve got to find other ways to deck these spaces with art. Metal work is nice, and so are tile murals. But theres nothing like a fountain to add sound and motion to your outdoor décor. Read More
Good Landscape Lighting Makes a Night and Day Difference
Have you ever noticed that as we get older, soft lighting makes us look better? Well, the same often holds true for landscaping. Even the most luscious, green, and perfectly manicured yard is even more magical at night when its been strategically lit. Read More
The Art (or Science?) of Good Soil
To have a sturdy building, youve got to have a good foundation. The same could be said of plants having good soil can make or break your garden. Before you can improve the quality of your soil, you first need to know what good soil is. Read More
About Yard Ideas
"Just another landscaping blog, right?" Wrong...sort of. The theme of the YardShare community has always been, Knocking Down Fences. So the Yard Ideas presented here are really our member's ideas, packaged into neat little articles. We use yards that the members have shared as examples of great ideas that will hopefully inspire you. Enjoy!