Curbing backyard irritants for comfortable outdoor living
The Rivers Banner notes that mosquitoes and other biting bugs top homeowners’ irritants with noise, weather, and privacy issues following. It offers planning tips such as gravel bases to decks to curb dampness, lighting placement away from seating, citronella candles, decorative planters and trellises for privacy, and awnings and hedges to shield against sun and wind for a more enjoyable outdoor space.