Brinx’s
Backyard Blog
🐾 Welcome to Brinx’s Backyard Blog! 🐾
Hi, I’m Brinx! I’m a two year old Aussie Doodle Mini, and if we’re meeting for the first time—nice to sniff you! 🐶 I’ve got one bright blue eye and one warm brown eye, so you could say I see the world in my own colorful way. My tail? Well, let’s just say the fluffy white tip looks so much like a cotton ball that people sometimes try to boop it.
This blog is my backyard journal—a place where I’ll share my favorite discoveries, tips for enjoying the outdoors, and maybe a few behind-the-scenes peeks of life at Treescapes & BigWave Pools. Whether I’m curled up on the patio, chasing leaves, or checking out the newest backyard trends, I’ll be your guide to all things cozy, fun, and outdoor-living approved.
Oh, and when I’m not blogging, you can find me hard at work in the office—my hours are 8 to 5, Monday through Friday. 🐾 Come by and see me; I’m always up for belly rubs and new friends!
🔥 Why Fall Is the Perfect Time for Outdoor Fire Features
One of the biggest reasons fall is such a great outdoor-living season is the temperature. Kansas summers can make sitting outside uncomfortable, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
🍂 Is Your Kansas Backyard Ready for Fall?
Fall is one of the best times of year to enjoy an outdoor living space in Kansas. The temperatures become more comfortable, evenings get longer, and suddenly that patio you've been ignoring all summer becomes everyone's favorite room in the house.
Monday, August 31st – Fall Starts Now: Five Things to Do Before September
Can you believe it? Summer is almost over.
I've had a great season supervising barbecues, inspecting pools, and making sure nobody dropped any hamburgers.
Now it's time to help your backyard transition into fall.
Monday, August 24th – Trees Under Stress: What Kansas Homeowners Should Watch For
I've noticed something lately... The squirrels have been spending a lot more time in the shade too.
August heat affects trees just as much as lawns.
Monday, August 17th – Late Summer Is the Best Time to Start Planning Fall Landscaping
I know... it still feels like summer.
But around the shop, everyone has already started talking about fall projects.
The truth is, many of the best landscaping projects begin long before the leaves start changing.
Monday, August 10th – Is Your Irrigation System Wasting Water?
I love sprinklers... mostly because they randomly appear while I'm walking by.
But not every sprinkler system is doing its job efficiently.
Monday, August 3rd – Surviving the Dog Days of Summer: Helping Your Landscape Through August Heat
I've been conducting a very scientific experiment this week. Every time the sun comes out, I move to another shady spot. Results? Shade wins every time.
July 27 - The Best Backyards Aren't About the Backyard
The best outdoor spaces aren't necessarily the biggest or the most expensive—they're the ones that bring people together. Whether it's a quiet cup of coffee in the morning, kids laughing in the pool, or everyone gathered around a fire pit after sunset, those moments are what make a backyard truly special.
July 20 - Summer Storms: What Every Kansas Homeowner Should Check
After every significant storm, it's worth taking a slow walk around your property. Look for standing water that doesn't drain away after a day, mulch that has washed out of flower beds, leaning trees, broken branches, or areas where soil has begun to erode.
July 13 - Why July Is the Perfect Time to Start Planning for Fall
Cooler temperatures are easier on newly installed plants, fresh sod establishes more quickly, and families can begin enjoying outdoor fire features and patios almost immediately after completion.