Outdoor Designs
Create an everyday getaway complete with log home outdoor spaces to welcome and "wow" your guests. From your decks and patios, to special amenities like cooking areas, outdoor fireplaces and water features, it’s important to put just as much effort into your log home outdoor spaces as the inside of your home.
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This is next-level indoor/outdoor living.
This lakeside getaway on Georgia’s Lake Sinclair boasts 3,000 square feet of porches and wrap-around decking. Re-create the porch…
Tending a garden can boost your health on multiple levels.
Does your home need a refresh for the new season (or any reason)? Start with the first thing guests see: your front door.
Equal parts functional and fanciful, a greenhouse dramatically extends your garden’s bounty and your home’s curb appeal.
Are you lucky enough to have a waterfront retreat? Enjoy your shoreline to its fullest with these dock design strategies.
A few strategic power plays can help you make the most of the outdoor space Mother Nature gave you.
Set the scene for rest and relaxation with these pieces designed for kicking your feet up.
Treat your senses with these lush and fragrant landscape choices.
A porch, patio or deck should be more than just a pretty face. Here’s how to design outdoor spaces you’ll actually use.
Does your property have spots that rarely see the sun? With strategic plant selection and thoughtful features, your yard will be …
Here's how to create a lasting impression with your log or timber home:
Strategically placed lights can enhance your landscape’s features and increase your home’s safety and security.
Even pretty plants can have an ugly side. Think twice before you choose these six tempting but invasive species for your log or t…
Stone, gravel and boulders are central to a low-maintenance landscape.
A few of our favorite containers that can bring a little green to any size space, from windowsills to backyard hobby farms:
Humble yet lush, low maintenance with high reward, let moss take charge of your yard.
Short on garden space? Square-foot gardening can give you prolific results without eating up a lot of acreage.