When the birds come back and the grass begins to turn green again, we all start itching to spend more time outside. But that joy can come to a screeching halt if we have boring or ugly patio furniture. Choose from these ten great ideas to fill your backyard with lively and vibrant colors and […]
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10 Creative Backyard Storage Ideas
There’s no point in planting, cultivating, and taking care of a beautiful backyard and garden if it’s just going to get covered with tools, bikes, toys, and so much more! Don’t let all your hard work go to waste under piles of unorganized objects; Use these ten […]
9 Curb Appeal DIY Projects
We’ve all heard the saying “first impressions last forever”, and your house is no exception. Make sure your home exudes beauty, fun, and craftiness with these nine great ideas to spruce up your curb appeal. Hide the Hose Gardening is great, but having that nasty hose lying […]
Gorgeous Rock Pathway Ideas
* Jigsaw stones, very natural look, winding pathway Source * Square stepping stone blocks, colored round stones surrounding Source * Ocean wave pattern, contrasting stones Source * Geometric pattern Source * Stepping stone pathway with moss groundcover Source * Jigsaw stones with mini stone detail Source * For […]
DIY Dry Creek Bed Ideas
A dry creek bed can be a nice touch in your landscape, adds variety, and can even provide necessary drainage in your outdoor space. Get inspired with some of these unique dry creek bed ideas: * Smooth, dark stones edged with small boulders and shrubs Source * Light stones contrasted with dark mulch, […]
13 Amazing Stepable Plants
These gorgeous ground-covers are feet friendly! They make for great fillers between stepping stones and pathways, or even as lawn substitutes. Here’s a list to introduce you to some of the best varieties: 1. Ajuga Chocolate Chip Source 2. Golden Creeping Jenny Source 3. Purple Mazus Source 4. Carpet Bugle Source […]
12 Amazing Succulent Arrangements
For your aesthetic pleasure and inspiration: #1 Luscious variety of sizes, shapes, and colors Source #2 A pink-and-green motif Source #3 A living wreath Source #4 Tall central plant surrounded by flower-shaped succulents Source #5 Pink, purple, and long/skinny green succulents Source #6 Ombre green, purple, and a hint of blue […]
10 Amazing Backyard DIY Firepit Designs
Everyone loves a good campfire story or gooey s’more, but not everyone wants to leave the comfort of their own yard to have those things! With these 10 DIY ideas, you’re only a little work away from having the comfort of a fire pit in your very own backyard! Classic Gravel If you want […]
12 Composting Tips You Should Know
Want to make better and healthier soil for your plants and garden but don’t know how? Lots of people spend large sums of money to buy top-notch soil and state-of-the-art gardening equipment, but that’s not necessary at all! Here are 12 easy composting tips that everyone should know about! Cardboard Not only is cardboard a […]
Perfect Plants for Rock Wall Landscapes
Moss Phlox comes in gorgeous pinks, purples, and white. It spreads and cascades beautifully, making it a great accent for rock wall landscaping. Source Ivy has an enchanting, timeless charm. These high climbers can scale walls 20 feet or higher! Source Moss gives a natural, earthy look and is an easy way to “green-ify” a rock wall landscape. […]