Sweetheart of a garden! Do you want to convey a sense of sweetness in the garden…with just a touch of romance? Then, sprinkle some heart garden decor around the place. Personally, I love hearts for this very reason. That’s my heart-shaped trivet on the garden shed in the photo above. I spray-painted it pink to… Continue reading Use heart garden decor for a touch of romance
Category: In the Garden
All things pertaining to the creativity in the Garden. Design themes, garden sheds, ideas for backyard and outdoor spaces, and gardening tips.
The Art of the Flea Market Garden
Flea Market Garden: Garden Design Series There’s a peculiar fascination with the Flea Market garden. It’s continued popularity has stumped a lot of those ‘experts’ in garden design and decor. The next-door neighbor peeks over the fence with raised eyebrows. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, as the saying goes. Yet, there is definite… Continue reading The Art of the Flea Market Garden
How to make a chain link fence look fantastic
A chain-link fence has many good qualities. For one, it’s fairly sturdy. Generally speaking, it keeps the good things in and the not-so-good things out. It’s see-through, making your back yard feel more open and doesn’t block your flowers (or you) from getting sun. But beautiful it’s not! You and I aren’t the only ones… Continue reading How to make a chain link fence look fantastic
Why a bicycle in a garden looks so charming
Bicycle in a Garden Don’t you just love the way a bicycle looks in the garden? There’s just–I dunno– ‘something’, that makes an old bicycle look right at home. A certain nostalgia we associate with simpler times. But a bicycle in the garden also brings a touch of romance, don’t you think? Yes, romance! In… Continue reading Why a bicycle in a garden looks so charming
Fanciful Garden Design Trends of 2020 and Beyond
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.
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!
Garden People: The Art of the Modern Scarecrow
Modern Scarecrow What comes to your mind when you think of a scarecrow? Most people think of the straw filled decorations they see around Fall and Halloween. Then there’s that “Wizard of Oz guy”. Scarecrows go way back. I won’t go into a history lesson, here. But scarecrows performed a very valuable function, as crows… Continue reading Garden People: The Art of the Modern Scarecrow
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 Decorate a Window Box with Holiday Cheer
When it comes to the holidays, making the house look merry and bright is never easier than to decorate a window box!