In a warm climate like Georgia, it’s not unusual to keep your horse pastured all year round. A free-range horse is a happier horse, since he has room to exercise and grass to munch whenever he pleases. Horses kept in a stable full-time are more susceptible to allergens in the hay, which can cause lung disorders. Digestive […]
Every now and then, dogs and cats start itching for more fiber in their diets. This usually ends up with them chewing up your yard plants or parts of your garden. Normally, this isn’t disastrous. It clues you in that you need to perhaps change their feed or something similar. However, there are many common […]
A big beautiful tree is part of the family. We couldn’t imagine not having it around. It provides shade in summer, breathtaking colors in fall, and after the cold winter has blown its course, buds of new life in spring. But trees, like all living things, are mortal, and will come to their last days. […]
Driving along old farming roads, you can see miles and miles of barbed-wire fencing, put up by farmers generations ago. The barbed wire fence was the staple of the cattle-herders of the west. It was preferred because it was inexpensive, and easy for the cowboy to string. Over the years it spread from the west to […]
A fence is arguably one of the most important architectural aspects of a farm. You can’t raise your animals if they keep wandering off! It’s crucial that you find a fence that will contain your livestock, and what type of fence that is will depend on what animals you’re raising. It takes a different setup […]
There are a few options when it comes to choosing a chain link fence for your yard but how do you know which fence is right for you and your home? Chain link fences are extremely popular due to their openness and affordability. Once you’ve decided that you want a chain link fence, though, it’s […]
When designing a playground, safety must come first. It’s tempting to start dreaming up slides and crawl-throughs and swings without consideration of proper safety precautions. Two hundred thousand kids a year are hospitalized for playground related injuries and you don’t want your playground to become part of that awful statistic. Most important is proper ground cushioning. […]
Living in a busy neighborhood or near a highway can make cat-owners nervous. It only takes one escape for your cat to disappear forever. We can’t keep an eye on the cat all the time, and need to know he is secure in the yard. Having a fence to keep them in could be the best […]
Taking care of a yard can be a lot of work! Doing everything by hand can be frustrating, time consuming, and can even cause bigger problems like backaches or injuries. You can make the job easier if you have the right tools, though. Check out this list of five yard tools you should be using, and […]
One of the best ways to hide a chain link fence is to cover it with a lush flowering plant. Or maybe you’ve got a plain wood or vinyl fence that needs some color, and you’re looking to add something with some pop. Either way, there are many different types of plants that will complement your […]
