Tag: Gardening Products and Tips

Craft Project: Painted Soup Can Lids Garden Markers

Craft Project: Painted Soup Can Lids Garden Markers

Looking for a way to recycle those soup can lids? Mason jar lids? If so, these Painted Soup Can Lids Garden Markers craft project is for you! This project can be easily made by older children, adults and seniors with basic art and crafts supplies. 

Gardening – Getting Started Growing Our Own Grapes

Gardening – Getting Started Growing Our Own Grapes

Last year a friend of ours gave us their old grapevine that they no longer wanted. It’s a mature vine and was in perfect health. They dug it up, brought it to us and my husband transplanted it in one corner of our backyard. We 

Costoffs Raised Garden Bed Review

Costoffs Raised Garden Bed Review

3 Tiered Raised Gardening Bed from CostoffsWe purchased our home 12 years ago and knew we wanted to become backyard gardeners. Our home only sits on a 1/2 acre so we need to utilize gardening space wisely. We currently have two small vegetable gardens, a raspberry bush patch, 3 blueberry bushes, a small apple tree, 4 new grapevines and now we have put in a 3 Tiered Raised Gardening Bed to increase our space even more.

* Complimentary product received for review.

Costoffs is a retailer where you can buy furniture for your home or office, exercise and fitness equipment, health and beauty products, Christmas trees, outdoor and gardening items, and more! All of their items are sold at an affordable price and you get FREE shipping, no minimum purchase required.

3 Tiered Raised Gardening Bed from Costoffs

For this review we were sent a 3 Tiered Raised Gardening Bed to check out for all of you. It comes unassembled but assembly is quick and easy. It can be used for flowers and/or vegetable gardens. It’s made out of non-toxic fir wood which is perfectly cut and sanded. The 3 tiers are connected together by wooden plugs. You can assemble it as shown in my photos (as 3 tiers) or leave them separated as 3 different sized garden beds.

Overall Size: 120 x 120 x 56cm/47.2 x 47.2 x 22inch (L x W x H)

Upon arrival my husband took everything out of the shipping box and read over the instruction sheet. Within 20-30 minutes he had it completely assembled and set up in our backyard. It didn’t take long at all. We opted to place it right up against the back of the house in an area that receives full sun. Plus, we have a sprinkler nearby that will water it throughout the growing season.

3 Tiered Raised Gardening Bed from Costoffs

After he had it all set up we ordered soil and fertilizer from our local gardening center. Once our order was in he went & picked it up, brought it home and filled up our new gardening beds. I love how natural this raised garden bed looks! It fits in nicely with everything else in our backyard.

It’s early in our growing season and just got our seedlings started last week. Once they’re ready for planting we’ll be planting lettuce, parsley and basil in one section, red beets in another section, onions and I’m not sure what else. But that’s the plan so far.

platform vertical garden box

Over the summer gardening season I’ll be making a few posts on the blog to show you how our raised garden bed is coming along. You’ll want to check back for those posts in the coming weeks.

Head on over to Costoffs and take a look around. They have all kinds of great products at affordable prices. You can connect with the company on Facebook and Pinterest. You can use coupon code YT-15 to get 15% off your purchase.

Disclaimer: Shelly received a complimentary product as featured in this blog post. Shelly’s thoughts and words are 100% her own unbiased opinion on the company & products being featured today. The Two Classy Chics are not responsible for prize shipment or fulfillment. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the blog’s full disclosure policy. 

How to Keep Roses Looking Fresh

How to Keep Roses Looking Fresh

Roses are one of the most popular and beloved flowers in the world. They’re often a part of romantic celebrations such as weddings, bridal showers, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, etc. These days you can purchase roses in any retail floral shop, at most local grocery 

Tips on How to Grow Aloe Vera

Tips on How to Grow Aloe Vera

Spring is in the air and gardening season is almost upon us! Every year when spring rolls around I get busy transplanting, trimming and fertilizing my indoor houseplants. I grow all kinds of things, but some of my favorites to grow are ferns, spider plants, 

Breathtaking Ways To Beautify Your Backyard

Breathtaking Ways To Beautify Your Backyard

A home is our sanctuary where we feel comfortable to be ourselves and unwind after long days of running around between responsibilities. That’s why homeowners always look for ways to make their homes more relaxing in a way that they can express their personal tastes and show their personality. Many people like spending their free time relaxing in their backyards to enjoy some fresh air or to catch up with friends and family. If that sounds like you, here are some breathtaking ways to beautify your backyard:

Breathtaking Ways To Beautify Your Backyard

Invest in Outdoor Furniture

Choosing appropriate outdoor furniture can go a long way in making your backyard not only beautiful but also comfortable. Whether it’s a patio set, lounge chairs, or just simple benches with comfy pillows and a colorful rug, it will add a cozy feeling to your backyard. In order to get better value out of furniture you’re interested in, consider factoring the seasonal use with each item. By looking into purchasing all-weather patio furniture you’ll be able to utilise the space throughout the year, thus getting more for your money as opposed to expensive furniture you can only really use when it’s been dry for a couple of days. By doing this, you’ll have a comfortable cozy space for your family to enjoy whenever you can get together.

Get Creative with Garden Spaces

You can’t hope to have a beautiful backyard without having a unique and well-kept garden space. Try to get creative by adding a keyhole garden that not only looks good but also a perfect workspace for you because it provides easy access from both sides. Before jumping into any landscaping ideas to beautify your backyard, if you’re a Missouri local, then you need to make use of a good St. Louis irrigation service that can help you bring those ideas to life. Once you have your garden set with a proper irrigation system, you’ll have yourself a beautiful refreshing green space to unwind at the end of the day.

Breathtaking Ways To Beautify Your Backyard

Let There Be Light

The simple addition of lighting to your backyard can enhance its look, especially at night, as it can give off some warm and elegant vibe to the area. Outdoor lighting comes in various shapes and styles, and you can even go for DIY backyard lighting to have it your own style. For example, adding a drape string lighting hanging down from a pergola or stringing up some lights on the surrounding trees can make your backyard look stunning during the night. If you have a garden path, you can also illuminate it with either string lights or solar lights. Luminarias can also add a unique look and glow to your backyard, giving off a more romantic and calmer atmosphere.

Add Water or Fire Elements

Adding water or fire elements in your backyard can create a stunning natural charm to it that will make your yard stand out from the neighbors. For example, you can add a fountain in the middle of the yard to have a gorgeous centerpiece that also creates a soothing waterfall sound, making you feel more relaxed especially at night. Another water feature you can add, which will come in handy to relieve you from the scorching summer heat, is a stock tank pool. You can enjoy it with your family, and you can even decorate it with flowers or lights for a unique look. On the other hand, you can go old school with a fire pit to add a fire element in your yard. You can place it in the middle of a seating area to enjoy its heat during the long winter nights with your family and friends.

There you have it, these are just some of the amazing ways you can beautify your backyard and make it absolutely breathtaking. Whatever you choose to add, just make sure it is in line with your needs as well as your personal taste. Don’t forget to double-check the quality of every material or furniture you will add to your backyard to make sure it can withstand the outdoor weather conditions and last for a long time without getting damaged!

How to Maintain a Healthy Garden

How to Maintain a Healthy Garden

Many homeowners are proud of showing off a beautiful garden, but it takes effort and time to keep it green and clean all year round. If you’re not careful, you might end up spending extra money trying to fix mistakes that could’ve been avoided from 

Tips for Picking and Drying Sunflowers

Tips for Picking and Drying Sunflowers

Every year we enjoy going to a local farm to pick sunflowers. It’s a great family-friendly activity and doesn’t cost a lot of money. You can dry out your sunflowers to use in your autumn home decor, in craft projects and yes…you can eat the