3 Garden Trends for Summer 2017 You Need to Try
Is your garden ready for summer? This year, garden design is all about natural materials, splashes of color and locally sourced garden products. Pull on those galoshes and grab a spade- these summer trends are taking flower beds by storm. Pique your inspiration with some of our favorites! Go local It’s no secret that this […]
6 Design Ideas for a Fire Pit that Dazzles
A fire pit doesn’t have to be your traditional pile of ceramic logs or a smoky mess of burning wood. With a bit of sparkling fire glass and some creative inspiration, turn your fire pit into the enthralling centerpiece of your outdoor living area. Fire glass comes in all shapes and colors, is easy to […]
5 Plants That Get Rid of Pests in the Garden
We’ve all been there…waiting patiently for that orchid to bloom only to recoil in horror upon discovering that the infant petals have been chewed to bits. Whether leaves are overcome by fungi or ripe fruits and vegetables are devoured, it’s like a stab to the heart to watch your plant babies struggle and it might […]
4 Tips to Prepare Your Garden for Spring
We are all at that point in the winter season where spring cleaning is on the mind. It’s out with the old, in with the new and ENOUGH hibernation….let’s get outside and ENJOY the sunshine! Spring cleaning is mostly associated with the home interior, but let’s not forget about the outside living area. Does your […]
Tips to Build a Healthy Garden Pond
There’s just something mesmerizing about watching the shimmer of scales as vibrant goldfish flit about lily pads in a clear garden pond. Whether you want to add fish or plants, a manmade pond can add to the bliss and beauty of any yard. Of course, it’s important to properly maintain it year round, but it […]
How to Decorate your Yard with Pebbles and Stones
Curious about using pebbles and stones in the yard, but not sure where to begin? Besides adding a touch of creative edge, pebbles, stones and rocks actually offer some excellent benefits.They require minimal maintenance and are extremely durable. Made from inorganic matter, stones won’t attract insects or decompose like mulch or wood chips. It’s easy […]
How to Protect Your Garden During the Winter
Winter can be a trying time for gardens, even in tropical regions that are threatened with cold fronts that can result in cultivated landscapes being blanketed in a devastating layer of frost. Budding green thumbs quickly learn about the woes of winter once they walk outside one frigid morn to discover their precious plant babies […]
Why You Should Choose Fire Glass for Your Fire Pit
The winter months might make you want to dash under the bed covers and hibernate, snuggled up in pajamas watching Christmas classics. Forget cabin fever- this is the best time of the year to enjoy the outdoors, sitting around a crackling fire in your garden with family and friends, a steaming mug of hot buttered […]
5 Tips for Holiday Lawn Decor and Design
It’s that time of the year folks! The Christmas tunes are on repeat, the kids are working hard on their lists to Santa and nothing beats that heavenly smell of fresh evergreen trees for sale on the side of the road. Best of all, the holiday season means cooler weather and time spent outdoors with […]