Descriptions and insights into the most remarkable garden design trends for 2020 and beyond. What’s more interesting is what these trends tell us. We want to re create nature right in our own backyards for interesting and inspiring places to spend time.
Category: Garden Styles & Decor
How to create a 'secret garden' of your own
The good news is that it’s not all that difficult to create a “secret garden”. With a little creativity, you can turn even a small corner of the yard into another realm. Read about the most engaging garden design trend of the year!
ReBuild Center has Bargains for the Garden
Great go-to places for gardeners, landscapers and anyone who loves to experiment with funky yard art. Featuring Alaska’s Matsu Valley ReBuild.
No Room for a Garden? Make a Little Courtyard!
Courtyard gardens are charming solutions for small outdoor spaces such as condos or town homes.
How to Make a Fun, Inexpensive Pallet Swing
Did you know that a gentle rocking motion is as soothing to adults as it is to a little baby? Psychologists say the rocking motion we find so relaxing is rooted in infant-hood. That’s why a pallet swing is the perfect addition any yard or garden. In fact, I would say no garden is really… Continue reading How to Make a Fun, Inexpensive Pallet Swing
5 Terrific Ideas for a Garden Privacy Screen
Garden Privacy Screen Who doesn’t need their privacy? Maybe you’ve down-sized recently to an area where homes are smaller and closer together. Now, being out in the backyard makes you feel rather open to the world. Condos and zero lot lines don’t offer much privacy. A smaller yard means less yard work, but it’s nice… Continue reading 5 Terrific Ideas for a Garden Privacy Screen
Natural Landscapes Captivate with Beauty and Interest
Yard & garden design goes into the wild Garden Design Series The columbine sway in the afternoon breeze. Tall spikes of purple lupine peek over the top of a fern leaf. All around yellow sedum is in full bloom; bees buzz from flower to flower. A spider scampers across a small boulder and disappears into… Continue reading Natural Landscapes Captivate with Beauty and Interest
She Sheds and More for the Kid-at-Heart
From frilly she sheds to art and yoga studios…even a home office in a tree house, backyard escapes are a hot trend. An article written for the kid-at-heart!
Garden Trends that are perfect for the Small Budget
ATTRACTIVE GARDEN TRENDS FOR THE SMALL BUDGET So, you’ve been wanting to do something with the backyard. Perhaps it used to be the domain of kids and dogs and swing sets. Maybe you’ve been preoccupied with a recent move and now have time to give attention to your outdoor spaces. Either way, you’ve been looking… Continue reading Garden Trends that are perfect for the Small Budget
How to Make a Rustic Bouquet with Fall Foliage
No matter where you live, you can bring the vibrant colors of nature into your home. In an artificial world, a live bouquet with Fall foliage really sets the tone. It’s pretty in a vase on the kitchen window sill. Or as a freshly picked table centerpiece for harvest gatherings. I like to place an… Continue reading How to Make a Rustic Bouquet with Fall Foliage