Dream Yard Blog

May 25, Dream Yard Home Page

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:32:20 -0400

Welcome to your dream yard. At dream-yard.com you can download how-to's, visit our ideas section for all the tips, techniques,

May 18, Backyard abuts a farm

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:07:44 -0400

What can be done to separate my backyard from an adjacent farm other than a fence. I enjoy the view of the farm however I would like some type of ornamental

May 17, Dry stacked stone wall

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:23:25 -0400

Can a 4 foot tall dry stacked stone wall be used as the base for a 2 foot dry stacked stone extension? In other words can I extend the stone wall another

May 6, badly constructed wall

Mon, 6 May 2013 18:18:07 -0400

Hi we had a contractor terrace our yard and put in a dry stack wall. He used stone dust as a base and also as the drainage behind it. He used regular

Apr 30, Spring Lawn Tips

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:09:45 -0400

Every spring many people find themselves looking at their lawn wondering how they can help it recover from the stresses of winter and get ready for spring.

Apr 12, Dream Yard Search Results

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:22:25 -0400

Looking for something on the site? Dream Yard Search Results, from our custom search bar will be displayed here to help you in your quest for information.

Apr 10, Corner Lot Landscaping Tips

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:43:54 -0400

Corner lot landscaping design is a little different than a normal street lot, as your property now includes an additional 90 degrees of vision. Corner

Apr 8, Patio Base

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:28:15 -0400

I seem to get a lot of questions on what sub base materials should be used under landscaping projects. The questions come in from all over the world, and

Apr 6, Landscaping a Slope Tips

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 16:57:26 -0400

When we put together an article on “Landscaping a Slope” last year, we were surprised at how much traffic it received. The article has a strong focus on

Apr 3, Landscaping a Slope

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 23:49:20 -0400

Landscaping a slope may not be as difficult or awkward as you think. I have often heard people say, I have this terrible slope in my yard and I don't know what to do? Many people don't realize

Mar 30, Outdoor Fireplace Ideas

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:58:47 -0400

Whether you are looking for an informal outdoor firepit to sit around in the evening, or a more formal backyard fireplace, we hope you find our gallery inspiring.

Mar 30, More Outdoor Fireplace Ideas

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:47:13 -0400

More outdoor fireplace ideas for your yard.

Mar 30, Desert Landscaping Ideas

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:54:03 -0400

Desert landscaping ideas can come from many parts of the world, including the US, Australia, the Dubai, and other parts of the middle east.

Mar 30, More Driveway Landscaping Photos

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:45:11 -0400

This is a continuation of our driveway landscaping photo gallery for more landscaping curb appeal ideas.

Mar 21, Landscaping Ideas Photo Gallery

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:54:52 -0400

Welcome to our photo gallery on landscaping ideas! Where we will provide you with pictures of different projects to view for inspiration.

Mar 14, Building a Stone Patio

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:29:21 -0400

Building a stone patio The two toughest parts of building a dry-laid flagstone patio are placing the stones, and stabilizing them after they are placed.

Mar 11, How to fertilize lawn

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:19:38 -0400

I really can't put an accurate statistic on this, but I would have to say close to 1 in 4 lawns are streaky in color from poorly spreading the fertilizer.

Mar 8, Accurately Estimate Patio and Walkway Sub-base Materials

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 23:01:48 -0500

When I first started gathering material to build this site about 3 years ago, I asked some friends what would be the most valuable information for homeowners

Mar 3, Sodding Tips – Filling in Sod Seams

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 16:54:44 -0500

With the economic downturns in the global economy we can all stand to save a few bucks. With the internet being as helpful as it is, many people opt for

Mar 2, Landscaping Planning

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:26:50 -0500

Many of the biggest landscaping blunders come from a lack of landscaping planning. This is one of the reasons why we have a dedicated section in all our

Mar 2, Landscaping Installation Plan

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 14:02:13 -0500

I wonder how many of you have never heard of a landscaping installation plan before? Dream Yard is all about saving you time and money, so I figured I

Jan 3, Introduction: Sodding Lawn

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:04:28 -0500

Sodding lawn is a relatively easy project for the do-it-yourselfer landscaper. This how-to module will give you some great information on how to sod like a professional.

Dec 9, Introduction: Seeding a Lawn

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:50:52 -0500

If you are looking for some information about seeding a lawn, you came to the right place. This how-to module will show do-it-yourselfers how to seed a lawn like a professional.

Dec 7, Introduction: Lawn Care Maintenance

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:22:29 -0500

This lawn care maintenance how-to module, is designed for the do-it-yourselfer. It will give you the basics of watering, mowing, fertilizing, aerating, dethatching and topdressing you lawn.

Dec 2, Fertilizing lawn

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 14:44:54 -0500

Fertilizing lawn is often a misunderstood concept, so we will actually cover the dictionary definition here shortly. There is a lot more to it than a bag of pellets you spread on your lawn

Dec 2, Dethatching Lawn

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 14:03:39 -0500

Dethatching lawn has become a regular part of preventative maintenance. Most landscaping companies now offer this service, because they know the benefits of removing thatch.

Nov 28, Aerating lawn

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:39:50 -0500

Why do we aerate? When to aerate? What value is there in aerating lawns? Do-it-yourselfers can benefit from this information about how, and why they should aerate their lawns.

Nov 25, Our Story

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:00:40 -0500

Many people wanted to know how we put our website together, and how we achieved great success in such a short time. So, we thought it was time to share our story.

Nov 24, Landscaping Planning

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:12:39 -0500

Landscaping planning is essential for do-it-yourselfers. Before you proceed with a landscape design on paper, you should first read these valuable DIY landscape tips.

Nov 23, Back Yard Landscaping

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:18:27 -0500

So you need to do some back yard landscaping? We have some great starting information for you, and we are glad you landed at our site.

Jul 23, How to build a dry-laid flagstone walkway

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:44:32 -0400

How to build a dry-laid flagstone walkway is what we will be covering in this do-it yourself module. We will show you the necessary steps from start to finish on how to complete your project.

Dec 18, Winter Landscape Ideas

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:49:48 -0500

Welcome to our photo gallery on winter landscape ideas. We call this "Winterscaping". You will also find a seasonal flair to this section with some outdoor decorating ideas for Christmas.

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Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:00:09 -0400

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