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.
Shop the Look: All Hands on Deck
This lakeside getaway on Georgia’s Lake Sinclair boasts 3,000 square feet of porches and wrap-around decking. Re-create the porch…
What is Wellness Gardening?
Tending a garden can boost your health on multiple levels.
Tip: Making a First Impression
Does your home need a refresh for the new season (or any reason)? Start with the first thing guests see: your front door.
Glass Act in the Garden
Equal parts functional and fanciful, a greenhouse dramatically extends your garden’s bounty and your home’s curb appeal.
Dock Talk
Are you lucky enough to have a waterfront retreat? Enjoy your shoreline to its fullest with these dock design strategies.
Creating a Backyard Bonanza
A few strategic power plays can help you make the most of the outdoor space Mother Nature gave you.
Hang, Swing, Rock: Laid-back Furnishings
Set the scene for rest and relaxation with these pieces designed for kicking your feet up.
A Rose by Any Other Name: Fragrant Landscaping Choices
Treat your senses with these lush and fragrant landscape choices.
Creating Your Perfect Outdoor Space
A porch, patio or deck should be more than just a pretty face. Here’s how to design outdoor spaces you’ll actually use.
Plants Made for the Shade
Does your property have spots that rarely see the sun? With strategic plant selection and thoughtful features, your yard will be …
4 Easy Ways to Add Instant Curb Appeal
Here's how to create a lasting impression with your log or timber home:
Our Top Tips for Adding Exterior Lighting to Log Homes
Strategically placed lights can enhance your landscape’s features and increase your home’s safety and security.
Managing Invasive Species in Landscaping
Even pretty plants can have an ugly side. Think twice before you choose these six tempting but invasive species for your log or t…
Rock-Solid Tips for Incorporating Stone Into Your Landscaping
Stone, gravel and boulders are central to a low-maintenance landscape.
Containers for Edible Gardens of Any Size
A few of our favorite containers that can bring a little green to any size space, from windowsills to backyard hobby farms:
Using Moss for Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Humble yet lush, low maintenance with high reward, let moss take charge of your yard.
Why You Should Give Square Foot Gardening a Try
Short on garden space? Square-foot gardening can give you prolific results without eating up a lot of acreage.