If you would like a private garden area one of the best options is a natural garden fence. They are economical, beautiful and practical. There are a wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs that can be used as natural garden fencing. Use your imagination to come up with natural bowers and gateways as well. ...
To me, all plants and flowers are beautiful. I especially love ones that climb, though – except for, maybe, kudzu. Some climbing plants are weeds, like kudzu, and others are flowers. Still other climbing plants are vegetables – like the pole bean. Many people set up trellises to give the pole bean plant a place ...
After moving into our new house from a townhouse, our neighbor introduced us into the exciting new world of “clematis” flowers. These flowers are wonderful climbing plants; there are a few exceptions which is a perennial and one that is a bush. Besides the wonderful vibrant colored flowers (usually periwinkle) this variety of plant blooms ...
Until 30 years ago, people were limited to three choices when it came to clothes hangers. These choices were limited to expensive wooden hangers, cheap wire hangers, and the occasional pee wee sized plastic children clothes hangers with the punched out circus designs. While those wire hangers weren’t the best things to hang our clothes ...
Growing a vegetable garden can be a delight, especially for the urban gardener. It’s a fun and nutritious hobby, but getting started can become bewildering, especially if you live in an urban environment. You need to know how to plan out your garden for maximum benefits. One way to do this is to plan for ...
Backyard clotheslines used to be social gathering places in many parts of the world. Drying clothes on clotheslines would allow housewives to get outdoors, enjoy the sun and talk with a neighbor out drying clothes on their own clothesline. Often this would led to an enjoyable coffee break, great conversations and friendships that would last ...
Privacy Fences: A Variety of Styles A privacy fence defines the boundaries of your property and also discourages prying eyes and wandering feet, both human and animal. The purpose a privacy fence serves largely determines the materials used and the style of it. They can be constructed from various materials and textures including wood, rock, ...
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A common landscaping method for the front of the house is a row of low evergreen shrubs with a tall evergreen shrub at each corner of the house. There is nothing wrong with that time-honored tradition that fits most house designs. Savvy homeowners, however, may find that they can enhance the curb appeal of their ...
Container gardens are a great way to spruce up a bland yard, without the hassle of preparing soil and dealing with weeds. It is relatively easy to create stunning containers, with the right steps. Picking a Pot The first thing you will need to do to create the perfect container garden is a container. You ...
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