
luni, 7 iulie 2014
Having any kind of storage is a gardener's dream, and this gorgeous example shows you don't need a lot of space to make it happen. A This Old House reader made his very own shed using salvaged good — it functions as a storage space, yard divider and mudroom and is less than 13-square-feet!

Welcome Spring! Time to change the window boxes! - After a surprise snow early in the week, it is suddenly spring. The trees are showing halos of green and red…

Enhance your deck with a gazebo of dark, rich Brazilian ipe wood; use planks of a lighter wood for flooring. The screened room provides a convenient location for bug-free outdoor dining.(Better Homes and Gardens)

sâmbătă, 28 iunie 2014
D'Andrea Haydel • 1 year ago Whimsical Raindrop Cottage, flowersgardenlove: Enchanted Flowers Garden Love-roses and more

Pallet Flower Garden - If you have a small yard like me, a vertical flower garden is a great space-saver. I got my pallet for free. Home Impro…

miercuri, 25 iunie 2014
Yard Garden - I used old rusty tractor or cut out wheels for planters. I've had many say they like the idea of recycling. I have seen other great ideas on thi…

luni, 23 iunie 2014
So sweet. Peony is my new favorite flower. Although it is a hard one to find, or one that looks like the ones in the photo.

Green roofed shed near Penrith, UK. Planted with wild flower and grass plugs - the growing media is 100mm (4in) deep with 20% lightweight coir potting compost. The photo was taken one year after planting. Wildroof Landscapes

duminică, 22 iunie 2014
sâmbătă, 21 iunie 2014
What's Old is New Again ~ An old painted dresser gets a new life as a multilevel planter, while adding a sense of fun.

miercuri, 18 iunie 2014
luni, 16 iunie 2014
wow, what an incredible deck transformation / before and after - just adding some stones, dirt, and plants really make a difference.

PommieLoves - Romantic, this is so simple. The most stunning chandelier you could make. Like fire flies burning in the night. Create romantic lighting for an outdoor dinner party by suspending votives (we used mini recycled-glass tea light lanterns) at varying heights from low-hanging branches. (Photo: Thomas J. Story)

Give Yourself a Getaway Any old fence can give you privacy. Dress it up with a covering of lattice and a handful of plants (such as these dramatic red-leaf castor beans) and you have an almost-instant retreat. It's a perfect place to read the morning newspaper, enjoy a quick lunch, or entertain friends for cocktails.

duminică, 15 iunie 2014
marți, 10 iunie 2014
Your backyard is your private retreat. Enhance it by adding touches that make it special: a water feature, comfy seating, lovely plant beds, even just a hammock. Here is some inspiration.

luni, 9 iunie 2014
The best vacation spot can sometimes be in your very own backyard. At the enclosed end of this deck, panels made of horizontal tree stakes allow for peace and privacy.
