Before you pitch the pieces of an old concrete patio into landfill, consider giving them a second wind. Broken concrete blocks set in concrete can make a cobblestone-like garden path that adds ...

Concrete is all around us, on streets, sidewalks and building foundations, so much so that we often overlook it as a decorative material for our gardens. With attention to detail, concrete can enhance ...

A path can be a variety of materials. (THE OREGONIAN) Gardening sometimes seems a bit like warfare. Those blackberries you fear are flanking you while you read this. The quack grass advances on its ...

In recent years, we've heard about efforts to replace some of the aggregate used in concrete with crumbled used tires. Now, however, scientists have succeeded in producing good quality concrete in ...

From paver patios and fire pits to LED lights and Wi-Fi entertainment systems, there are countless ways homeowners can upgrade their backyard these days. However, few additions can enrich the natural ...