patio

New to the potted plant trend? Just built a patio that’s in desperate need of some flora and fauna? Or perhaps you have a big outdoor party coming up and you’re looking for that ideal photo background.  This article will take you through the ins and outs of how to arrange potted plants on a […]

If you notice a dog urine smell on your concrete patio you need to act fast to address the issue. This gives you the best chance of dealing with the smell and preventing stains, and you can seal the concrete later for lasting protection. To clean dog urine from a concrete patio you need to […]

Patio cushions add instant style and comfort to outdoor spaces, but what about their upkeep? Can you leave patio cushions outside in the rain? Waterproof patio cushions can be left out in the rain without a problem. These cushions are made of vinyl, oilcloth, or 100% solution-dyed acrylic canvas. Non-waterproof cushions, on the other hand, […]

Patios should be for relaxing and enjoying an outdoor picnic or BBQ, but what happens when uninvited pests overtake you? So, how do you get rid of hoverflies on patios? The best ways to get rid of hoverflies are to use a fan to deter them from your patio, put up fly traps, create fly repellants, […]

It may not seem like that complicated of a question: where to place a grill on the patio? Anywhere will do, right? Well, it’s actually not as simple as it sounds at first. There are a lot of things to take into consideration when pondering where to place a grill (or a smoker) on your […]

Bees are an important part of nature and ensure that everything runs the way it should. However, that doesn’t mean we want those bees to bother us while we are trying to enjoy the comfort of a home patio or front porch. After all, some people are allergic to bees, and they can be aggressive […]

Are you struggling to avoid the heat in your backyard? Tired of sweating up a storm every time you step foot on the patio? It’s time to learn how to keep an outdoor patio cool once and for all! You’ll first want to plan your furniture and hangout areas under trees, structures, a pergola, an […]

There’s nothing worse than having an outside party only to be invaded by wasps. So it begs the question, how do you keep wasps away from patios? To keep wasps away from patios, you want to ensure you clean up any food or drinks outside, use pest-repellant plants, pick up droppings from fruit trees, hang […]

Spiders can be scary and dangerous. You can keep them away from your patio with several effective methods. Spiders don’t like strong odors, so some essential oils work well as deterrents. You can also use DE or hedge apples placed around the patio. Always remove spider webs and egg sacs, and do not keep clutter […]

Bed bugs are commonly found inside the house and aren’t considered a pest you find outside. But can bed bugs live on patio furniture? Bed bugs can live on patio furniture, even though they don’t have a high outside survival rate due to a lack of food sources. Rattan chairs, cushioned furniture, dry outdoor dog […]