When I first became a homeowner I had a million ideas I wanted to apply to my yard concerning garden beds, decorative features, and basic maintenance. What I hadn’t first considered was the cost of it all as I drew up my plans and made lists of materials. My tight budget was hardly going to …
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Garden orbs are a popular decorative feature that many people like to place around their landscaping. They serve as reflective surfaces, pops of color, and even elegant seasonal spheres that is sure to bring attention to areas within your yard year-round. Almost no garden center is without its selection each spring, but amongst all the …
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If you are looking for a great way to help organize or spruce up the garden, look no further! Garden trellises may seem like a scary project to conduct on your own, but these easy to do designs are totally worth the work. If you are not so much into the DIY thing, but still …
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Tires are a way of life. We pay for new ones as our old ones wear out, and we pay to have them disposed of. To me, it often feels like a never-ending rotation of cost. Plus, knowing that my worn out tires are probably making their way to a landfill doesn’t make the situation …
I know I love to curl up in my backyard with a cup of coffee or glass of wine each evening and enjoy the peace of the day. Your backyard is very much an extension of your indoor living space and, no matter the size of your area, it can be enjoyed as a place …
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I hoard wine and beer bottles that accumulate during the many get togethers over the summer- always with an idea in mind that they will get used in cool, fun, and creative ways that will have everyone in awe of my talent. This rarely happens; however, the lack of a nearby recycling center had me …
Whether it’s a gym or a basketball court, being able to have these things at your disposal in the comfort of your own home is fantastic. Not only do you save on costly membership fees, but you get to work out or shoot hoops for free any time you want. Building your own backyard court …
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I’m always looking for ways to add a pop of color and height to my garden for both added summertime interest, and a winterscape to enjoy. Stacking pots to create a tiered garden is a great way to do both- plus it’s the perfect project for small spaces as well. These gardens can be placed …
After spending a few seasons landscaping and building garden beds, I found myself finally settling into the mindset to add in the small details that often go overlooked during the building, planting, and hauling of dirt that occurs during a new garden process. Garden border details and lighting solutions were fairly simple to incorporate once …
Hummingbirds have to be one of the most elusive and beautiful garden guests you can see. They flitter around from flower to flower with such grace and speed, they’re rare to spot on a regular basis. Since hummingbirds move so incredibly quickly, they need a lot of sugar in their blood to sustain their high …
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