Outdoor Decorating

I’ve always been challenged by decorating.  Inside the house and out, I’m completely lost when it comes to aesthetics.  I need to have my hand held every step of the way.  Whether it’s a wind chime or a painting, I can’t put two and two together.  Luckily, my wife takes over and manages to get [...]

Decorating Your Garden

It’s decorations in your garden. Non plant elements – “Garden Decor”.
 
Garden Decor is part of what makes your garden inviting, comfortable, interesting, enticing, unusual, perhaps hilarious, soothing, cherished and more!
 
There’s no place I prefer to be than in the garden. I work and relax in it, my daughter photographs it. We wander through it, dig [...]

Well-crafted Lawn Adornments

Garden décor doesn’t just come in pink flamingo, garden gnomes and fountains varieties. There are some great contemporary garden décor choices out there. They come in all shapes, sizes, flavors, and some are bordering on high art.
 
I’m necessarily talking about a bronze pelican but more along the lines of a well designed gazebo in gorgeous [...]

Dreary Winter Garden?

Did you spend the winter longing for the beauty of your spring garden. If you found your yard a sad place this fall and winter a little planning for next year might change that. You want to make your yard a place you can enjoy through the seasons, not just half of them.
 
Here are a [...]

Putting Color in your Garden

One of the basic design principles that you can use to get closer to your dream garden is the use of color. Color is one of the great tools when developing a landscaping idea. It’s known to create various psychological effects and can also be used to manipulate space.
 
Color Effects Mood
 
Bright warm colors in a [...]

Garden Decor on a Budget

Wanna spruce up your yard but on a budget. Don’t let that stop you from showcasing all your green. Make sure to pull the weeds and rake the leaves. You can then use one of these great ideas to add a special something to your outdoor oasis.

Tip a flowerpot (any size) over and have soil [...]

Improve Your Home’s Landscape in 6 Easy Steps

Think that improving the look of your home and garden requires too much time and money? It doesn’t have to. Here are 6 easy ways to spruce up the appearance of your home. These solutions won’t cost a fortune and won’t take long to complete, but it will look like they did!
 
STEP 1: CREATE AN [...]

Using Bulbs in Your Landscaping

Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can plant them and leave them to multiply. After the bulbs bloom the foliage will die down, but you can interplant bulbs with ground covers for a carefree and beautiful garden.
 
For a natural look you should arrange your bulbs informally. If you toss them and plant [...]

Landscaping Garden Design

Using a Bubble Graph
 
This is a simple example of a bubble graph or diagram. This one was designed using Microsoft paint which is usually on most computers using windows. Pencil and paper or any drawing program you choose will work just as well.