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 […]
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10 Container Gardening Ideas
Not all of us have an enormous yard or expansive patio where we can garden and decorate with beautiful flowers and plants. The lack of space can often be discouraging, but don’t give up! All you need to make these 10 container gardens are simple items, some soil, a few pretty flowers, and a little […]
Easy DIY Backyard Water Features
Everybody loves a nice refreshing water feature in their backyard, but it’s hard to decide what to do and then figure out how to do it! Here are some fun and creative ways to give your backyard a splash of fun with a great water feature! Water Garden This option is especially handy to those […]
8 Patio DIY Projects You’ll Love
Patios are a great place to gather with family and friends, have barbecues, or just relax. But sometimes patios can be old and boring, with nothing colorful or inviting to brighten up the mood! With these eight simple DIY ideas, you can get your patio to become the talk of the town! Curtains One […]
18 Garden Pallet Projects
Old, rotting garden pallets are an eyesore that almost all of us can relate to. They seem to congregate in our yards and slowly decay over time yet never leave. With these 18 ideas, you can turn those pesky pallets into wonderful works of art and decorations! Bed Nothing’s better than relaxing outside in […]
Backyard Lighting: 15 Backyard Lighting Ideas
When summer time rolls around and we find ourselves outside more often, it’s nice to have outside lighting that perfect matches the mood. No need for glaring flood lights or plain boring light bulbs; here are 15 lighting ideas that you can do yourself to create the most […]
Creative Outdoor Seating Ideas
Everybody loves a nice, relaxing place to go sit and enjoy the sun after a hard day’s work. However, it can be hard to find a couch or bench you like without breaking the bank. So, instead of spending money on something you only sort of like, […]
Creative Ways to Use Wine Barrels in Your Yard
It seems like everyone and their dog has a wine barrel flowerpot, but what other uses do wine barrels have? Here are some creative ways that you can use wine barrels in your yard! Dog Bed Dogs love to sleep, so why not give them a nice place that they’ll love! Surprisingly, wine barrels […]
14 Amazing Backyard Upgrades to do This Summer
When the nights get longer and the weather gets warmer, we all find ourselves itching to spend more time outdoors and in our yards. Don’t drudge through another summer in a normal backyard, but put these 14 upgrades to use to make your yard the most exciting […]
10 Bugs You Should LOVE in Your Garden
Before you yell “Ew!” and run away, give some bugs a second look! These 10 bugs are good for your greens, also known as “beneficials,” and can be used in place of harmful pesticides. Check out this list of your greatest allies in the garden: 1. Damsel Bugs eat pests like aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, and thrips. […]