About

What Are We?

Everything Backyard is your backyard’s new best friend… Make peace with your patio, learn to landscape like a pro, and read up on all the things you should know about to turn your yard from an eyesore to your own personal escape.

Our Goals

Everything Backyard proudly serves up daily content to help our readers get the scoop on products for your backyard, get inspired to revamp their outdoor living space and to share their ideas with others.

our team

Kylie Johnson

Writer/Editor

I am the managing editor here at Everything Backyard. I love all things design, including interior and landscape design. In my spare time, you can find me sitting outside reading a good book or working on my own DIY projects.

Craig Campbell

Writer/Editor

I love to spend all the time I can outdoors and find every excuse to leave my house. I write about everything from backyard DIY projects to gardening. If you can't get a hold of me I am probably on a trail or a boat.

Mariann Foster

Writer

I am one of our content writers for Everything Backyard. I am a mother and business owner of Big Horn Mountain Alpacas in Wyoming. I love farm life, cutting my own firewood in the mountains, and participating in local trail run races.

Denali Gillen

Writer

I am a farmer’s wife living a farmer’s life. I love having wide open spaces and plenty of space to raise a family. Making the most out of outdoor spaces is something I never get tired of!

Amy O'Brien

Writer

I am a mother, homeowner, and a DIY kind of gal. Whether it’s backpacking in the mountains or throwing a BBQ in my backyard, I love bringing my family to the great outdoors!

6 Ways to Organize Your Messy Shed to Make Your Life Easier

Let’s face it, sheds are usually the place you never want to go. Every time you go in there, something falls on your toes and you can never find what you’re looking for. Between the paint buckets and the gardening tools, you find yourself going in the shed less often. Don’t worry, it’s fixable! You […]

7 Fun Rainy Day Games to Bring Sunshine Back into Your Day

Just because it is raining outside doesn’t mean your family needs to be gloomy. Rainy days can still be fun days! You just have to get a little more creative with games. Here are 7 fun rainy day games to bring sunshine back into your day. Treasure HuntTake your gold and silver jewelry and hide it […]

The Best Shade Trees to Make Your Home Cooler for the Summer

If your house is too hot, it can be miserable in the summer. There seems to be no escape from the heat if you don’t have central air. Even if you do have central air, it can cost a lot of extra money to keep your house cool in the summer. One way to keep […]

Get Rid of Gophers the Natural Way

Gophers can wreak havoc on a yard. They will eat grass and destroy plant roots. Gophers also create unsightly holes in your lawn. These pests are not something that can be ignored. If you have a gopher problem, it won’t go away on its own. To solve a gopher problem you must take action to […]

5 Tips to Have a Memorable Backyard Camping Staycation

If your budget is tight, you might not be able to afford taking the kids out for a long camping vacation. No worries! You can still have a memorable camping experience in your own backyard. Your kids will always remember their backyard camping adventure with their parents. Here are 5 tips to have a memorable […]