Don’t let your Homeowners Association fool you; landscaping is as much of an art as interior design. More and more people are deciding that a lawn of flat grass is a tired tradition, and are increasingly embracing the blending of indoor/outdoor spaces. That means alternative lawns, more extensive outdoor decor and fixtures, and more thought […]
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Apr
Apr
As the weather clears up and prepares us for a warm springtime and summer, people are clamoring to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Now is the time to tackle your garden renovations, and one popular style is a modern take on English gardens. With big, beautiful flowers and trees, benches, sculptures, and the […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s the spookiest time of the year, and the scariest thing around is how cheaply-made the outdoor decorations from your local Halloween store are. If you plan to put out decorations in October and keep them there all month long until the big night, you can’t have your scary creatures blowing away in the wind. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Outdoor Living, Uncategorized
Ten Garden Statue and Fountain Ideas for an Elegant Lawn
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Aug
Aug
Decorating a large outdoor area can be a daunting prospect. The more space you have to work with, the harder it can be to fill it with basics like flowers and shrubbery. If your lawn or garden is feeling a little empty, a well-placed statue or fountain can bring your landscaping to a new level, not […]
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Jan
Jan
One of my clearest memories of my house growing up was a statue we all universally referred to as “the solitary imp”. The imp was a squat, grey gargoyle-like creature that sat and squinted across the fishpond. This statue has fixed itself more firmly in my mind than other part of the yard. In my opinion […]