Landscaping, News, Stihl, Tools
Stihl Inc. recently held their first media event at their U.S. facility in Virginia Beach, VA to show off their newest outdoor power equipment (OPE), Stihl Lightning. Even if you don’t follow the industry, you’re …
Written by: Michael Springer
One way to perk up an uninteresting mailbox is to add some colorful flowers, tasty herbs, or even vegetables to the existing structure. While some mailboxes do indeed come with planters attached, homeowners can easily add …
Written by: Lauren
We are fortunate to have a decent-sized yard, with a lot of greenery, including a lot of mature deciduous trees surrounding our property. We spend hours on the back porch, or around the fire pit, …
Written by: Phil
Anyone who reads Home Fixated regularly will know that thorny plants generally aren’t my cup of tea, soda, or coffee. Even so, there’s absolutely no reason you shouldn’t add them to your yard if they strike your …
Written by: Lauren
From the time I was very young, I’ve always enjoyed spending time outdoors. Way back then, it wasn’t always by choice. I had five brothers and sisters, and to preserve what remained of her sanity, …
Written by: Phil
While boxwood can indeed be pruned into intriguing topiary shapes, it generally lacks a certain element of aesthetic appeal because who really has that kind of time? Instead, you can easily get a lot more …
Written by: Lauren
Last month, I tried out two of the new line of Kobalt 80 volt MAX cordless lawn tools, the mower and string trimmer. I gave them a serious workout – to coin an old (and …
Written by: Rich
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green, Landscaping
Wood chip mulch. Some people love it, others fear it! Wood chip mulch can be purchased for less than two bucks a bag at many home centers. Fancier, colored chips can be had for a …
Written by: Rich
Gardening, Kobalt, Landscaping
80 Volt Cordless. Let that sink on for just a minute. Not EIGHT… EIGHTY.. I know what you are thinking. “HOLY Schnikes! That’s a BIG battery!!” Yes, the folks at Kobalt did not mess around …
Written by: Rich
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Landscaping, Resources
Thankfully, spring is approaching. It’s time to start thinking about your yard!! This year, consider this. Would you like to mow less? Water less? Use less expensive and potentially dangerous chemicals? How about going out …
Written by: Rich