Backyard Living
Practical guides by Bruce Goode
MAKE MORE OF YOUR OWN BACKYARD
Practical guides for better backyard projects.
Greenhouses, ponds, water features and more. Clear advice built on years of hands-on experience, to help you plan with confidence and build something you can enjoy.
Our first featured guide · Available now
Decades of greenhouse & water-garden experience
Practical advice from Bruce Goode
Plan thoughtfully. Build confidently.
Outdoor Living
Thoughtful projects for a backyard that feels more useful, comfortable and your own.
More guides in development.
A good project starts with a good plan.
Start with the greenhouse guide. More guides on ponds, water features and outdoor living are in development.
FIRST FEATURED TITLE · AVAILABLE NOW
The Complete Greenhouse Kit Guide
How to Select, Build, and Optimize the Perfect Backyard Greenhouse Kit
A practical guide for gardeners considering a greenhouse kit, from the choices you make before buying to the details that help your finished greenhouse work for you.
By Bruce Goode · Backyard Living Books
Think through the choices.
- What do you want to grow, and how much room will you need?
- Where will the greenhouse fit into your yard and daily routine?
- What should you consider when selecting and building a kit?
- How can you make the most of the space once it is built?
The Complete Greenhouse Kit Guide is available now on Amazon. Visit the guide page for details and the purchase link.
Browse by subject.
Backyard Ponds
Planning a water garden that suits your space and the way you want to use it.
More guides in development.
Water Features
Exploring waterfalls, pondless features and smaller ways to bring water into a backyard.
More guides in development.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Experience earned with hands-on work.
Bruce Goode
Bruce spent nearly thirty years building and running a greenhouse and pond business that earned a place on the Inc. 500 list. Backyard Living Guides draw on that experience to help readers think through practical project decisions.
His approach starts with what you want to accomplish, the space you have, and the work involved. The goal is useful guidance you can bring into your own backyard.
ARTICLES & RESOURCES
A little preparation goes a long way.
Start with the free Greenhouse Kit Planning Checklist, then explore practical articles on size, placement, and the costs worth planning for.
Download the Free Checklist Explore the Resources
For any project, check local requirements, your site's conditions, and the manufacturer's instructions before you build.
FROM THE RESOURCE LIBRARY
Plan your greenhouse project.
Choosing the Right Greenhouse Kit Size
Lay out the plants, benches, and walking room before comparing kit dimensions.
Where to Place a Backyard Greenhouse
Compare sun, drainage, access, and utility routes before committing to a site.
Greenhouse Kit Costs People Overlook
Build a project budget that includes the site, equipment, installation, and first season.
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