Your Backyard Made It Through Summer. Now What?
October is a great time to look at your outdoor space with fresh eyes. After months of Texas heat, strong sun, storms, and regular use, your backyard has just been through one of the toughest parts of the year. Now that temperatures are beginning to ease, it’s easier to spend some time outside and see […]
Outdoor Materials Are Supposed to Age. The Question Is How
New outdoor projects photograph beautifully. Fresh stone, untouched surfaces, clean edges—everything looks perfect. But that’s day one. A more important question for homeowners is what those materials will look like after several years of Texas weather and everyday life. Outdoor materials live a much harder life than most things inside your home. They’re exposed to […]
October Is When Texas Backyards Come Back to Life
For much of the country, October signals the end of outdoor season. In Texas, it can feel like we’re finally getting ours back. After months when midday heat can make spending extended periods outside challenging, October brings the possibility of longer afternoons, dinners outdoors, weekend gatherings, and evenings that don’t immediately send everyone back inside. […]
Fire Features: October Is Their Time to Shine
There was a reason I didn’t love using firepits and fireplaces as our service article for June. October is a completely different story. As Texas evenings become cooler, a fire feature can become one of the most inviting places in an outdoor space. And its appeal goes beyond warmth. A firepit or outdoor fireplace gives […]
October Recipe: Cast-Iron Apple Crisp on the Grill
For October, I’d definitely replace our peach and burrata recipe. Let’s give the newsletter something that looks, smells, and tastes like fall but still connects naturally with spending time outdoors. You don’t need an elaborate outdoor kitchen for this one. A grill, a cast-iron skillet, and a few simple ingredients will do it. You’ll need: […]
