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Jamie

Jamie is the founder of The Backyard Pros. When he was 15 years old he started working at a garden centre helping people buy plants, gardening products, and lawn care products. He has real estate experience and he is a home owner. Jamie loves backyard projects, refinishing furniture, and enjoys sharing his knowledge online.

5 Best Types of Hooks for Hanging Outdoor String Lights

March 7, 2023October 30, 2021 by Jamie
best hooks for hanging string lights

Outdoor lighting is important for many areas of your home. One of the easiest ways to illuminate a deck or patio is by using outdoor string lights. However, how can you best ensure that these … Read more

Categories Buyers Guide, Lawn & Garden

How to Clean Mildew from Exterior Painted Wood in 6 Steps

March 25, 2023October 28, 2021 by Jamie
how to clean exterior painted wood

As a homeowner, your outside space can be a sanctuary to unwind or a place of gathering for family barbecues and game nights. If you have outdoor space and have furnished it with painted wood … Read more

Categories Exterior Paint & Sealers, Exterior Wood

9 Chemical-Free Ways to Prevent & Melt Ice in Your Driveway

March 7, 2023October 28, 2021 by Jamie
chemical free ways to prevent and melt snow

Winter comes every year, whether we want it to or not. Finding a reliable and safe solution for melting ice that builds up in your driveway can be a chore, especially with so many unsafe … Read more

Categories Winter

Can You Stain Green Pressure-Treated Wood?

March 7, 2023October 27, 2021 by Jamie
stain green treated wood

Green pressure-treated wood is the wood commonly found in outdoor settings like electric poles, mailboxes, fences, and ocean boardwalks to name a few examples. This type of pressure-treated wood is sometimes referred to as “green” … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

Can Outdoor Rugs Get Wet? | Mold, Wood Damage, & More

March 7, 2023October 25, 2021 by Jamie

Putting a rug in your outdoor living space is a great way to add a sense of comfort and style. However, we tend to think of rugs as being exclusively for indoors. Investing in an … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

10 Screening Ideas to Block Out Neighbors View of Your Yard

March 28, 2024October 25, 2021 by Jamie
screening ideas to block neighbors view into your yard

In urban or suburban areas, it’s often the case that one’s yard is in view of their neighbors, and it’s often accepted as an unfortunate drawback with no easy solution. In truth, privacy is a … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

Do Insecticides Expire? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023October 22, 2021 by Jamie
do insecticides expire

While it’s best to get the smallest container of insecticides that fits your needs, sometimes you end up with more than you need. Can you use the insecticide next summer? How long is the shelf … Read more

Categories Gardening, Lawn & Garden

What is the Cheapest Way to Kill Grass?

March 7, 2023October 22, 2021 by Jamie
cheap ways to kill grass

Lawns are a national obsession in the United States and Canada, but more and more, we’re realizing just what a drain these fertilizer and herbicide-treated lawns are, in both environmental costs and in our own … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden

How to Store a Trampoline in the Winter (Detailed Guide)

November 19, 2023October 22, 2021 by Jamie
how to store a trampoline in the winter

Trampolines are a tremendous source of exercise and endless hours of fun. It is hard to find a child, or adult, that has not used a trampoline at one point or other and had a … Read more

Categories Winter

How to Prevent Wood from Rotting in the Ground (Full Guide)

March 7, 2023October 18, 2021 by Jamie
prevent wood from rotting in the ground

Whether you are installing a new fence or simply have a wooden stake that you’d like to keep in the ground year-round, preventing your wood from rotting can be a difficult task. So, how can … Read more

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Hi! My name is Jamie, The Backyard Pros is a website where I piece together articles about all my awesome yard ideas. As a home owner and as someone with garden centre experience, I know plenty about backyard and lawn care products. Follow along to keep your yard up to date!

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