Archive for the ‘Gardens’ Category

Jun

22

2010

Keep the Bugs at Bay on Your Patio

Now is the time of year when we spend a lot of time on your patios or outdoor living space. One of the biggest patio party crashers is bugs. Bugs of any kind can take the fun and relaxation out of patio time.

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May

21

2010

Plant a Patio Succulent Garden

You don’t necessarily need a huge yard to make a beautiful garden. One lovely idea for a patio garden is to plant succulents. Succulents can be a focal point all through the year, not just when in bloom.

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May

11

2010

An Herb Garden at Your Fingertips

There is a noticeable difference between fresh and dried herbs. In fact, some dried herbs provide as much flavor as tossing a piece of cardboard in your soup pot.

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May

06

2010

Think Ahead When Planting Patio Trees and Shrubs

Those small trees and shrubs look so beautiful in their containers and they will be the perfect choice around your patio or home. Before you take that first shovel full of dirt out, look to see how big that currently small tree is going to grow.

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Apr

28

2010

Paths Keep Your Patio and Yard Beautiful

Notice the next time you go from your patio into your backyard. Do you normally take the same footpath just by habit? Is the grass on that footpath wearing bare? Creating paths dedicated paths through your yard will keep it from being treaded bare.

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Apr

12

2010

3 Patio Ideas for the Green Thumbless

Are you one of those folks who look at grass and it immediately turns brown? Not all of us have green thumbs. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have nice outdoor living areas.

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