3. UNIQUE CONTAINER GARDENS
1. GARDEN ORNAMENTS
2. FIND IDEAS FOR MAKING YOUR GARDEN A TRULY PRIVATE SPACE
3. CREATING AN OUTDOOR SPACE PERFECT FOR RELAXATION & ENTERTAINING
3. CREATING AN OUTDOOR SPACE PERFECT FOR RELAXATION & ENTERTAINING
GARDEN DESIGN DEMYSTIFIED:
Find inspiration for creating a garden focal point in this 2 part series of blog posts: Part 1 and Part 2.
2. MAKING A GRAND ENTRANCE:
There is an old saying that, "You never get a second chance to create a first impression." Find some ideas on how to make a great first impression in this blog post on garden gates and arbors.
3. DOWN THE GARDEN PATH:
Nothing invites a visitor into a garden like a garden path. Find ideas for creating a pathway in your own garden in this 2 part series of blog posts: Part 1 and Part 2.
1. & 2. THE GARDEN IN BETWEEN:
3. USING LINES TO ADVANTAGE:
A simple line can be a powerfully expressive thing. Discover how to make this design element work to your advantage in this blog post.
A FEW TIPS ON PLACING OBJECTS IN A GARDEN:
This post makes use of a little photo wizardry to show you how your placement of objects can dramatically effect on the way your garden is viewed and experienced.
CREATING A GARDEN IN MINIATURE: HOW TO MAKE A BIRDBATH PLANTER
2. MAKING A GRAND ENTRANCE:
There is an old saying that, "You never get a second chance to create a first impression." Find some ideas on how to make a great first impression in this blog post on garden gates and arbors.
3. DOWN THE GARDEN PATH:
Nothing invites a visitor into a garden like a garden path. Find ideas for creating a pathway in your own garden in this 2 part series of blog posts: Part 1 and Part 2.
1. & 2. THE GARDEN IN BETWEEN:
What do you do with the awkward space between your suburban home and the ones on either side of it? Take a look at this post and get some fresh ideas on how to spruce up that narrow lane way that leads into your backyard garden. Part 2 has even more ideas.
A simple line can be a powerfully expressive thing. Discover how to make this design element work to your advantage in this blog post.
A FEW TIPS ON PLACING OBJECTS IN A GARDEN:
This post makes use of a little photo wizardry to show you how your placement of objects can dramatically effect on the way your garden is viewed and experienced.
Garden Projects:
CREATING A GARDEN IN MINIATURE: HOW TO MAKE A BIRDBATH PLANTER
A cold frame is a great way to extend the gardening season. It is also a good place to start seeds and store tender perennials in winter. See how we transformed a raised bed into a removable cold frame in this blog post. Find further building instructions in this post.
Every year, I try to collect seeds from my garden to plant in the spring and to give away to gardening friends. This fall, I decided to create my own seeds packets. Using readily available coin envelopes, I came up with two simple DIY designs that I share with readers in this post.
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