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The underlying principle of organic gardening is that nature is always right. The organic gardener builds their garden or landscape from the ground up, nourishing the soil rather than the plant to give it new life and vigor. Here are some of the benefits of …
Most houseplants will need to be transplanted into a new pot at some point in time. It can take a few weeks, months, or even a couple of years to outgrow their current pot. How do you know when it’s time to transplant into a …
Flamingos are a fun and colorful way to add beauty to your outdoor spaces. They’re perfect in the summertime, but also work year-round if you live near the coast. Here are 5 of our favorite finds from Amazon…many we personally own!
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1. Homeimpro Garden Solar Flamingo Pathway Light – This pathway light stands 39″ tall, so over 3 foot tall. It’s made out of durable metal and can be left outside year-round. For the best opitics, I recommend purchasing 3 so you can form a mini flock.
2. Flamingo Solar Wind Chimes – These beauties are perfect to hang off your front porch, back deck area, from a Shepard’s hook, or from a tree! The best part is that they’re color-changing…the perfect way to add multiple-pops of color to your outdoor area.
3. Table-Top Solar Flamingo Lantern – This flamingo is perfect sitting on top of the table, near the pool side, in a flower bed…any where you need something smaller in size. I think it would look fabulous displayed in a large flower pot or garden urn too!
4. Flamingo Solar String Lights – The perfect beauties to hang up along the front porch, around the back deck and if you have a swimming pool…even better! They could be draped through a tree, around a couple’s swing, etc. No electricity needed!
5. Flamingo Solar Floating Lights – Got a pool? What about a pond? Large birdbath? Check out these beautiful Flamingo floating lights! They’re solar powered and made to float around on top of the water.
Flamingos are fun to decorate with during the summertime months, but can be left out year round. They add color, light, and whimsy to your outdoor spaces.
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A friend of mine had 4 collapsible bookshelves that she was going to send to the city dump. She didn’t want them any longer and I decided to take them. All four of them were stained in a dark walnut color which doesn’t work with …
Shepherd’s hooks get dirty, rusty, and grimey just like any outdoor garden decor item. It’s important to clean them semi-yearly to keep them looking nice. If you properly take care of them they should last you for several years, if not decades. I pull all …
Outdoor storage sheds come in all different sizes and shapes. You can purchase ones made from treated wood, metal, hard plastic, coated rubber, and all type’s of materials. They can come completely empty inside or loaded with extra features. When looking to buy a new outdoor storage shed you need to consider several things before making your purchase.
Here’s a few things to consider.
1. Permits. Do you need a permit in your municipality to take down or put up a new shed? If so, do you meet all of the qualifications listed?
2. Location. You need to know exactly where you’ll be placing it on your property. It should be kept away from water wells, sewer lines, old trees, etc. Is the ground even? Does the area need work to make it a safe location?
3. Size. Which size best fits within the area you plan on placing it?
4. Materials. What kind of materials is it made out of? Are those materials great for your weather conditions and environment? Will it hold up to extreme heat? Cold? Snow?
5. Ease of Assembly. The majority of garden sheeds come unassembled. Can you assemble it yourself or will you need help? Are any special tools required for the job?
6. Design. Does it coordinate with the home on the property? You want a coordinated look between your home and other buildings on your property.
7. Extras. Does it have any type of ventilation? Can you run electrical power to it? Does it come with shelving or storage bins? Does it have a window? What kind of doors does it have? Do these extra features meet your needs?
8. Warranty. Does it come with a warranty? Is it free or does it cost extra? What type and for how long?
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I enjoy gardening, both indoors and outdoors gardening. Every room inside our home has at least one houseplant with many rooms having 3 or more. I love how they look in our home giving it that cozy feel and houseplants help to naturally filter the …
Heading on vacation this summer to the beach? Live near the beach or have a collection of seashells sitting around collecting dust? Turn those seashells into garden plant markers! Seashells hold up well to the weather! They will help you indentify your garden plants. Use …