Skip to content
The Backyard Pros
  • Lawn Care
    • Lawn Care
    • Grass Type Guides
    • 9 Cheap Ways To Cover Dirt In Backyard
    • 10 Cheap Alternatives to Grass Lawn
    • What Happens if Grass Gets too Much Nitrogen?
    • Exterior Wood
      • Exterior Paint & Sealers
      • Decks
        • Composite Decking
  • Gardening
    • Mulch
    • 11 Ways to Fill a Raised Garden Bed for Cheap
    • 9 Easy Ways to Get Free Rocks for Your Garden
    • 9 Best Wood Options for Raised Garden Beds (and 6 to Avoid)
  • Outdoor Furniture
    • Outdoor Chairs
    • Outdoor Sofas
    • Outdoor Rugs
    • Fire Pits
    • Outdoor Furniture Accessories
    • Outdoor TVs
    • Patio Heaters
    • Outdoor Kitchen
    • Features and Structures
    • Patio Furniture Guides
  • Search
  • About
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Request a Quote

Backyard Tips

9 Easy Ways to Clean Pressure Treated Wood

March 7, 2023February 27, 2022 by Jamie
Clean Pressure Treated wood

Pressure treated wood is still a popular choice for decking and other outdoor fixtures. But even though it is more durable than non-treated wood, it is still susceptible to problems like mold, mildew, and moss. … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

How Long Does It Take to Sand a Deck?

March 7, 2023February 27, 2022 by Jamie
Sanding a Deck

Before applying wood stain, paint, or sealer to your deck, you need to sand it. Sanding removes the top layer, takes away the existing stain, and removes dirt too. But how long does it take? … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Decks, Exterior Wood

What Kind of Soil is Best for Growing Plants?

March 7, 2023February 27, 2022 by Jamie
Best Soil for Growing Plants

 If you grow many different types of plants in your garden, it can be hard to remember which soil works best with each plant. It can also be costly as you buy specific soils for … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening, Lawn & Garden

4 Ways to Anchor a Pergola to Pavers

March 7, 2023February 27, 2022 by Jamie
Anchor a Pergola to Pavers

If you have recently installed a pergola in your backyard, you may be wondering how you can properly and safely anchor it. You may not have all of the tools you need at the moment, … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

What is Soil Permeability? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023February 27, 2022 by Jamie
Learning About Soil Permeability

Whether you’re creating a rain garden or building a fish pond, you will come across the term soil permeability. And while a quick google search brings up very technical explanations, the concept itself is really … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening

The Best Outdoor Grow Setup (All You Need to Know 2024)

March 3, 2024February 27, 2022 by Jamie
Outdoor Grow Setup for Cannabis

Are you interested in growing marijuana and want to know what the best outdoor grow setup is? While marijuana can be grown both indoors and outdoors, there are a few things you need to know … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening, Lawn & Garden

10 Best Rain Chains for Your Home in 2024

March 3, 2024February 27, 2022 by Jamie
Hanging Rain Chains

Are you sick of removing the debris that gets stuck in your downspout? Do you often wonder if you could find a better alternative that requires less effort? In that case, we have good news … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Buyers Guide, Lawn & Garden

How to Keep Your Water Fountain from Turning Green

March 7, 2023February 27, 2022 by Jamie
green water fountain fix

Do you have a beautiful fountain that ends up having nasty green water? Knowing how to keep a water fountain from turning green is important for health and aesthetic concerns. Fountains need regular cleaning, adding … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening, Lawn & Garden

5 Easy Ways to Tell if Wood is Pressure Treated

March 7, 2023February 26, 2022 by Jamie
how to tell if wood or lumber is pressure treated

Pressure treated wood is used for a lot of exterior projects because it is hard-wearing and resistant to moisture. You will often find it used for decking or wooden fences, for example. But when you … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

How Long Does Pressure Treated Wood Last?

March 7, 2023February 26, 2022 by Jamie
Pressure Treated Wood Fence

Pressure treated wood is lumber that has been treated with certain chemicals to protect it against the elements. This treatment process makes it last much longer than untreated wood, especially when used outside. The lifespan … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page19 Page20 Page21 … Page28 Next →

Welcome To The Backyard Pros

jamie penney in front of his house

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!

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Recent Posts

  • 11 Cactus Garden Landscaping Ideas That Pop
  • 10 Sidewalk Landscaping Ideas That Boost Curb Appeal
  • 11 Minimalist Landscaping Ideas That Feel Expensive
  • 10 Driveway Landscaping Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal

Pages

  • About
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Request a Quote
  • Terms and Conditions

Contact Us

Phone:
+ 1 778-244-4107
Email:
backyardproscontact@gmail.com
Address:
#514-1231 Pacific Blvd
Vancouver BC V6Z 0E2
Canada

Follow us

  • pinterest
  • youtube
  • twitter
  • instagram
2025 The Backyard Pros