Author Archives: KristiO
Close Only Counts in Horseshoes …
It is estimated games with Horseshoes started as early as the 2nd… Read more » century. Modern Horseshoes is an outdoor game played between two people (or two teams
T-ball
T-Ball, or Teeball, is a sport based on baseball and is intended as an introduction for children to develop baseball skills and have fun. The origins of… Read more »
Earth Day
Earth Day is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Founded by United States Senator Gaylord Ne… Read more »
Lawn Bowling
Lawn bowling involves rolling slightly asymmetric balls, called bowls, close to a smaller—normally white—bowl called the “jack” o… Read more »
Hooverball
Hooverball is a medicine ball game invented by President Herbert Hoover’s personal physician to help keep then-President Hoover fit. In gene… Read more »
Disc Golf
Disc golf is a game in which players throw a flying disc into a basket or at a target. The object is similar to regular golf, the player with the fewest numb… Read more »
Backyard Camping
You don’t have to go any further than your backyard to enjoy the outdoors. Pitch a tent, unroll your sleeping bags (or use blankets, air mattresses an… Read more »
Who Hasn’t Played Croquet?
Modern Croquet has its origins in Ireland and arrived in England in the 1850s. The field can be as big or as small as the size of your lawn. See the drawin… Read more »
What to Wear For Pest & Weed Control
Whether you’re using insecticides and herbicides derived from botanical, biological, or synthetic materials, take all basic precautions, includ… Read more »
Prevent Thatch Buildup
The best way to control thatch is to avoid a buildup. Here are some maintenance practices that will help:
At regular intervals, cut grass to the recomme… Read more »
