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Eva Stones

Eva Stones earned her degree in Horticulture from Oregon State University and has spent 6 years creating sustainable and visually appealing outdoor spaces. She specializes in drought-resistant landscaping, native plant gardening, and functional backyard designs. Her grandfather, a landscape designer, introduced her to the world of plants, and she has been passionate about outdoor design ever since. In her spare time, she works on her backyard garden, hikes nature trails, and experiments with urban farming techniques.

Craftsman-style home with wood siding, stone columns, gabled roof, covered front porch, and forest setting with tall pine trees.

April 1, 2026
Eva Stones
Outdoors & Landscaping

How to Design the Perfect Craftsman Style House

A craftsman style house is one of the most classic choices in American home design; and it’s easy to see why so many people keep coming back to it....

DIY self watering planter using a blue bucket with four small green plants growing from holes in the lid.

April 1, 2026
Eva Stones
Gardening

How to Make a Self Watering Pot at Home in 5 Easy Steps

Plants need water. But life gets busy, and watering them every single day? That’s easier said than done. Most people have watched their favourite plant wilt, not because they...

_House roof cutaway showing wooden trusses, rafters, and shingles on a gabled roof under construction against a clear blue sky day.

April 1, 2026
Eva Stones
Outdoors & Landscaping

Parts of a Roof: A Guide to Every Component

Every home has secrets hidden in plain sight, and the parts of a roof are among the most overlooked yet essential. This silent system of beams, barriers, and drainage...

Modern backyard deck with neutral gray boards and bold emerald green accents on steps, borders, and railings with cozy seating area

March 28, 2026
Eva Stones
Outdoors & Landscaping

77 Deck Color Ideas to Change Your Outdoor Space

Some decks just look right, but it is not always clear why. The color plays a bigger role than most people think. With the right choice, a plain space...

Woman hanging a macrame hammock between pergola posts on a cozy covered deck with string lights, plants, and budget-friendly decor

March 28, 2026
Eva Stones
Outdoors & Landscaping

77 Covered Deck Ideas on a Budget That Actually Work

Looking for covered deck ideas on a budget? You are in the right place. A covered deck adds usable outdoor space, protects your furniture, and boosts your home’s value...

Small corner garden with neatly arranged plants in a compact space

March 26, 2026
Eva Stones
Gardening

23 Low-Maintenance DIY Garden Ideas for Your Backyard

A backyard can either be a person’s happy place or their biggest weekend regret. Most people start with big plans. Raised beds, flowering borders, maybe a water feature. Then...

Pink tulips drooping slightly in a glass vase near a window with soft natural light.

March 17, 2026
Eva Stones
Gardening

How to Make Tulips Last Longer

Tulips are one of the most loved flowers out there. They’re bright, cheerful, and make any room feel fresh. But there’s one problem almost everyone runs into: tulips seem...

Mosquito with black and white markings biting human skin, seen in close-up macro photography.

March 17, 2026
Eva Stones
Gardening

5 Easy Homemade Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work

Mosquitoes. They show up uninvited, bite without warning, and leave itchy red marks behind. Most people reach for a can of chemical spray. It works, sure. But have you...

Macro photo of four small, elongated light-brown winged insects resting on a textured green leaf, scattered across the frame.

March 17, 2026
Eva Stones
Gardening

How to Get Rid of Thrips on Houseplants

Thrips are tiny. But the damage they do? Not so tiny. One day, a houseplant looks perfectly fine. The next, its leaves start turning silver, streaky, or just plain...