Showing posts with label outdoor spaces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoor spaces. Show all posts

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Garden Path Inspiration

If you need some inspiration for a new garden path or two, I found the perfect article that includes many links to tutorials for some some awesome paths! Click here to go to the article! ...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014

A Cozy Spot

There is no better therapy for stress than to have a cozy spot outdoors to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Back in the day, we had "rooms" set up in the garden for different times of day as the sun would hit the area a certain way.  Then we had the spots that were perfect for watching...
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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Outdoor Seating Areas

Having a larger sized property makes it possible to have various seating areas for the versatility of having smaller secluded quiet  spaces and the larger spaces for entertaining. The Captain and and I are currently clearing out our large property that is still way overgrown,...
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Monday, April 18, 2011

Floors for outdoors

Love these pavers! Stephen Orr’s Tomorrow’s Garden (Rodale, $25) showcases the  latest trends in sustainable gardens from Brooklyn to Los Angeles.  Click here for his ecofriendly picks for outdoor flooring. ...
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Monday, March 28, 2011

Finishing Touches

You would be surprised at what a little paint will do to brighten up an area.  Just like in your indoor areas, painting an object can make the difference in bringing life to an otherwise dull area.  The photo is from Fine Gardening . . . I would have painted the terracotta containers to...
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Friday, February 11, 2011

Garden Inspiration

Although I like a property that has a natural park look to it with unmanicured mass plantings, I like the garden decor concept of "rooms" . . . definite themed sections of the garden . . . I love the garden in this photo for some inspiration.  There is something so soothing about white against...
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Outdoor spaces

The seating area surrounded by lattice really caught my eye and gave me some ideas for our carport that is not so private.  The nice shady spot calls out for chill out time. Even though we have had a very cold winter that has killed much of the greenery, most of the days have been pleasant...
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