Living green doesn't mean yielding your yard to birds, bugs and critters that can be both a nuisance and a health hazard. It's possible to keep unwanted animal guests away from your gardens, landscaping, lawn and outdoor living areas without contributing to the groundwater contamination associated with many chemical pesticides.

As cooler weather approaches, home owners spend as much time outdoors as possible. Making outdoor spaces more livable not only increases the value of a home, but can make a house feel larger and allow its occupants to enjoy the best nature has to offer.

The heat and humidity of a typical summer leave little ambition to do much, especially worry about the condition of the garden. But, every proud homeowner wants to have a landscape that is attractive, despite the heat.

While outdoor living has become a major focus for homeowners, the opportunity is still knocking to create a truly inspired outdoor space by simply selecting the right patio door.

Here's a cost effective way to make your yard the best looking one on the block.

Here are some simple guidelines from the experts that will help you choose the perfect fountain for your garden space.

Outdoor living has always held a romantic appeal, but its rustic nature often lacked a sense of sophistication. Furniture has evolved way beyond Adirondack chairs and lumpy cushions. With today's high-performance fabrics, you can decorate and live fashionably and comfortably, both indoors and out, without worrying about spills and messes.