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Garden Decor

Guides and ideas to create a beautiful garden.

Archive for November, 2008

Cedar picnic tables

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.25.08

Look for the best pieces of wood furniture to relax on with your family and friends. Cedar picnic tables can be the light of every garden. Each set includes a beautifully crafted round table and four benches. They are completely collapsible for easy storage and mobility.

Why choose cedar furniture?
~ it tolerates humid areas well and is naturally resistant to rotting due to the natural oils in the wood fibers
~ it has an aroma that is pleasing to humans but unattractive to pests like termites
~ it maintains its rich color for years without extensive maintenance
~ it is very smooth and doesn’t splinter easily
~ it has thermal insulation properties that maintain the wood’s cool feel even under a hot sun


natural weed killer

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.25.08

Common chemicals that are used to kill weeds are so expensive. They also often times affect the condition of plants and soil, thus resulting to low-quality produce.

Unknown to many, there are some common household ingredients that can be actually be used as natural weed killers. Vinegar is one such example. Its acidity will kill the roots of weeds deep in the soil.


Seattle outdoor fireplaces

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.24.08

Soften the edges of your patio or outdoor structure. Create a cozy relaxation area by placing ornamental pots and plants beside one of beautiful Seattle outdoor fireplaces.

Snuggle up to your spouse while you watch the flickering lights and enjoy the warmth of the fire. A gas fireplace is very convenient and easy to operate. Match the cultured stones with the walls of your house.


Natural mosquito control

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.20.08

Mosquitoes are one of the harmful carriers of serious diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus and equine encephalitis. They also transmit heartworm diseases in dogs and cats. Kill mosquitoes before they grow up to become biting adults.

Natural mosquito control using Microbe-Lift is achieved by spreading naturally occurring bacteria in breeding places like ponds. This is toxic to mosquito larvae as they will die once they ingest the bacteria.


metal landscape art

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.20.08

The design of your garden contributes to the overall look of your home and its surrounding areas. Enhance the beauty of the outdoors by putting metal landscape art around your house.

Graceful arbors, shapely statues and other garden ornaments like railings, swings and gazebos will all add that sense of well being and relaxing aura. Spend a lazy afternoon strolling around your property or simply lazing around in a hammock while surrounded with these beautiful things.


organic gardening tips

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.18.08

If you are tired of buying vegetables that escalate in prices week after week, why not grow them yourself?! But before you begin, learn some organic gardening tips first to ensure that your plants will get the best care possible.

Because organic produce are delicious and nutritious, you’ll be proud to someday harvest food that are not touched by any chemicals or pollutants. Grow vegetables organically and be healthier in the process.


Bat House

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.18.08

Eliminate mosquitoes and other insects without resorting to chemical sprays. Hang a Heath Custom Bat House outside your house to attract bats that feed on night-flying insects. Researchers say that one brown bat can eat more than 600 mosquitoes in 60 minutes!

These bat houses are made of quality materials that make them maintenance free all year round. They have unique roughened surfaces that enable bats to cling on easily. The bat houses are solidly constructed for warmth and insulation.


wren houses

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.14.08

Wrens are special birds that live in temperate climates. They are usually found in forested areas in the United States. But today’s environmental problems affect even these little creatures.

Because of heavy settlement in several areas, many trees have been cut down. Many of their natural habitats have been destroyed or affected by human communities. These wren houses are a way to give these beautiful creatures a new home, one where they are safe and loved.


decorative wall plaques

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.10.08

Adorn your deck or outdoor patio with decorations that follow nature themes. Hang decorative wall plaques on bare walls and transform them instantly into bright areas that your family and even guests will appreciate gazing at.

Complement the profusion of flowers found in your garden with a butterfly wall plaque. Brighten a rainy day with the sunshiny cheer of a sun and star garden plaque that combines night and day into a décor of celestial beauty.


hanging bird feeders

Author: BeautifulGarden
11.10.08

Liven up your garden as you create safe havens for birds. Put up hanging bird feeders around your property and wait for chirping visitors to come everyday. Enjoy watching these feathered animals as they hop and perch on the trees and bird feeders in your backyard.

Delight in the peace of mind that being with other living creatures provide. Take comfort too that you are giving these birds more chances to live longer lives far from the threats of their natural predators.