Denise’s garden shed, near Keesville, New York – Photo Courtesy: Teresa, the ‘Gritty City Girl’ Whether you already have a shed you don’t feel you are getting the best use of, or are thinking of building a new one, there is far more you can do with it than use it to store your […]
How To Keep Squirrels Off Your Bird Feeder Once And For All!
Photo Courtesy: D. Fuka Anybody with a garden knows the attraction of feeding birds. It’s so lovely to have regular visitors to your garden looking for snacks and titbits, and there’s a feel feeling of satisfaction in knowing that you are doing your bit to keep their little tummies full. Encouraging birds to come to […]
Outdoor Play Areas Made Simple
Play equipment for kids in a backyard in Tokyo, Japan – Photo Courtesy: Toshihiro Oimatsu If you are fortunate enough to have a decent sized garden, you may be thinking about adding some entertainment features for your children. It is so important for them to have a space to let loose and have some […]
Create the ultimate BBQ area in 5 steps
Family, friends and BBQ Dinner in the garden – nice! Photo Courtesy: Taz A well designed, aesthetically attractive barbeque area is one that can transform the garden into an extra living space that can be frequented throughout the warmer parts of the year. A get together of family or friends in such an area […]
Low-Maintenance Yard Tricks For Busy Homeowners
Donna’s beautiful yard in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Photo Courtesy: Donna Cazadd Your yard is one of the first things someone notices when passing by or entering your home. Keeping your property looking beautiful may not be one of the first things on your to-do list, but doing so is going to make coming home […]
Landscape Design Ideas For The Desert
A desert landscape design of a home in Canyon Pass, Marana, Arizona Desert landscape designs are perfect for areas where there is paucity of water and it’s not possible to grow the type of plants we normally grow in our gardens in the cities. Desert specific landscape designs incorporate lots of boulders and rocks along […]
4 Unique Ideas to Add Character to Your Backyard
Backyard of Maddes family’s cottage – Photo Courtesy: Chun Kit To Home gardeners strive to create a landscape setting that reflects their own personal style and taste. Accomplishing this goal often requires many hours of careful planning and preparation. However, there are some small things home gardeners can do to create a backyard or […]
Country Gardens
An ideal setting for a nice cottage is within a nice garden. The cottage and the garden may be small, but they complement each other very well. Make your cottage garden look outstandingly beautiful by making sure you plan it. Draw a sketch of what plants you will put where, and make sure that you are working with the seasons.
Backyard Decorating Ideas
Even the smallest strip of land could be turned into something productive and beautiful that you could be proud of. If you’re fortunate enough to own some outside space, then you’ll want to make it as useful, pretty and as relaxing as possible. Backyard decorating ideas can transform your little plot into your personal Eden – with a few easy to grow flowers and planters.
Country Garden Flowers
Having a garden full of pretty and beautifully scented flowers gives great joy and pleasure to all those who can experience it. The reason we give flowers on special occasions is because they make people smile – and so, choosing the right blooms is a very important task.