Gardening

Night Garden Delights

June 27, 2017 3 Comments

Contributed Post Flickr Picture Do you ever enjoy your garden in the evening or as darkness descends on the world? Probably not and that’s because most people haven’t designed their garden to be the perfect place to spend the day as evening drifts into the night. But you can, and there are plenty of cool, impressive features that will make your garden a delight at night. So, let’s look at a few of the best ideas. Great Furniture Credit Source Forget about those old wicker chairs or the plastic furniture. It’s time to get a tad more creative with the furniture that you choose for your garden. For instance, you should think about looking at luxury outdoor furniture that aesthetically resembles the type of furniture…
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Home And Garden Ideas You Won’t Want To Ignore

June 22, 2017 1 Comment

Contributed Post Image source Our homes are very much the biggest possession we have and may own, which is why many of us take such pride in the appearance of the inside and the garden itself. It can be all consuming at times while you peruse paint or wallpaper samples, get your hands engrossed in soil in the garden or struggle with where to put what furniture. Not to mention those bigger jobs that require a lot of time and investment like the kitchen, and the bathroom. Which is why many people search on the internet for ideas that won’t always cost them the earth. I thought I would share a few of my ideas for your home and garden to help you give each…
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How To Pest-Proof Your Garden

June 20, 2017 0 Comments

Contributed Post Image Source Having a garden gives you your own private escape into nature where you can watch the birds and squirrels and foxes and other wonderful wildlife. However, gardens also attract other unwanted critters. These ‘pests’ are the types that want to eat your plants or bite and sting you or steal food from your kitchen. Getting rid of them may require hiring pest control, such as by visiting a site like https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/local/california/fresno/, but there are many DIY approaches to getting rid of such pests. Here are a few ways of getting rid of the most common critters in the garden. Slugs and snails These slimy intruders are the bane of anyone that owns a vegetable patch. There are plenty of pesticides that…
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Gardens Worth Spending More Time In

June 9, 2017 0 Comments

Sometimes, you need to take a look at the work you put into your garden and ask why exactly you do it. Sure, you might want to add some curb appeal to it. You might simply enjoy it as a hobby. But the truth is that you might want to spend a lot more time in your outdoor space. But to that end, you need to do more than creating fanciful flower displays. Here are the key components of gardens that truly invite you to spend more time in them. Picture Get rid of the eyesore If you have a garden that requires a whole campaign to clean it up and maintain it every weekend, then there’s a good chance that it’s often too overgrown…
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5 Key Elements For Creating The Perfect Garden

June 8, 2017 1 Comment

https://www.pexels.com/photo/garden-sunset-sunrise-lens-flare-13975/ When you first buy a new house, or you finally get around to creating a garden in the basic yard that you’ve had forever, it can be such an exciting prospect. Working with a blank canvas can be a great way to create the garden of your dreams. Even if you’ve moved into a property that has a garden in place, you can rip it out and start afresh. But, you might be wondering just what you need to focus on to make sure that your garden is complete? Although you can work with any design that takes your fancy, here are five key elements to create the perfect garden. Lawn When you’re planning your garden design, one of the first elements that you’re…
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