Spring and Fall vegetable Gardens are some of the best. The weather is nice and mild, so it is comfortable to work in them. Plus, I just love the stuff that grows during this time of year. I think of these two seasons as my salad seasons. But if you are wondering just exactly what to plant in your Fall garden, then look no farther.
Outdoor Living
10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins
( Trash Bins – Photo by The Honest Scot)
With Spring finally arriving, I know a lot of you are probably beginning to start your outdoor cleanup and maintenance. One thing to consider is where your trash bins are parked. Are they visible from the road or by your neighbors. Maybe you would like to come up with a good way to hide them. If so, these 10 ideas may point you in the right direction for an attractive and easy result.
How to Repair Sling Chairs & Chaises
Repair Sling Chairs and Chaises…
How To Repair Sling Chairs and Chaises
I was so sad to see my favorite sling chaise die. After many, many years of good service, it finally succumbs to the relentless abuse of my two boys. Now, I have several other lounge chairs that I could choose for my poolside relaxing, but for some reason, I just wanted this one. So, what more is there to do than to perform an overhaul, and this is how I repair sling chairs and chaises.
Add Curb Appeal with These Ideas!
(Photo by Studio 212 Interiors)
The exterior and front landscape of a home are the first impression that a house makes to anyone that happens to visit, or just drive by. So, it is aways a good idea to take an objective look at the exterior and try to see what statement your home is making to others. Are there areas that can be improved within your budget? Is everything clean and tidy? Does your home look inviting, or is it the home that kids believe houses the local witch? 😉 If so, then you probably need to add curb appeal to correct these issues. The following suggestions may provide some areas for which improvements can be made.
12 Fabulous Shade Loving Plants
(by Stevensville Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers)
Everyone has that shady spot that they want to get to looking good, but sometimes it is hard to figure out just exactly what to plant in these locations. It could be a spot on the north side of a wall, an area under a tree, or a space that is just to the edge of a wooded canopy. Regardless all of these would fall into the shade loving plants category. So, let’s take a look at 12 different popular options – that work for Zones 4-8.