As the stress of everyday life increases, many people are drifting away from the city and attempting to spend more and more time in the country. There is certainly good reason to do so. Country living offers a safe, simple and traditional way of living that is difficult to attain in larger, more suburban areas. Country homes, with their large porches, tinkling wind chimes and expansive backyards are certainly enticing to individuals looking to get away from the stress of the …
Get In Touch With Nature With Wind Chimes
There is truly nothing more relaxing than listening to the soothing sounds of a wind chime while you garden on a glorious summer morning. Imagine the soft feel of the wind as it whispers across your skin. The warmth of the sunlight dancing through the leaves. The sweet aroma of the earth blended with the aromatic scents of nature. The melodic sound of wind chimes harmonizing with the bird song. Wind chimes are not only beautiful to look at but they also add more than just vis…
The Stress of Car Boot Sales!
So you’re thinking of going to a local garage or car boot sale. Well, here are some interesting facts about the stress you may encounter along the way. Especially if you’re going to sell.
Keep Your Dog In Your Yard
My daughter and I USED to enjoy walking the dog around the neighborhood.
Sizzling Summer Success: Outdoor Home Staging Tips for the Hottest Season!
Too hot for you to get out there and do some summer gardening? Well, if you’re selling your home you’d best be prepared to get out there and liven up your landscaping. In summer’s hot and competitive market, buyers are expecting yards to be parading their “best in bloom” colors, and showing off all their assets. So, slap on that sunscreen and get in gear to optimize your homes final sale price. Here are some quick and easy tips, to get you revved up for potential buyers:
Why Invest In A Gazebo?
Being cooped up in the enclosure of your home can be enjoyable when it is well-ventilated. However, no matter how enjoyable it is, there is always a point when you wish you can go somewhere, feel the breeze and smell the flowers.
Many homeowners are aware of the stifling effect of staying indoors for a regular period so they invest in a gazebo or a summerhouse. Gazebos are also known as greenhouses, kiosks or garden alcoves.
The idea we have of gazebos today is actually…
Making The Most Of The Front Of Your Home Using Wind Chimes
To beautify the front of your home and enhance your landscape, why not use the magical benefits of wind chimes? They come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and price ranges, and are sure to be the perfect compliment, regardless of exterior design.
Small nondescript houses are especially flattered by such yard features as trellises, decorative mailboxes, birdhouses, and wind chime designs that add a distinct country home décor charm.
Outdoor southwest décor can be e…
Decorate The Outdoors
You dont have to limit yourself to decorating the inside of your home. Your patio and yard are extensions of your home, and have unique opportunities to allow you to express yourself and your sense of style.
Of course, they present unique challenges as well. Much of your outside decor will be seasonal. The furniture may have to be stored indoors in winter in some climates, and plants may die back.
Start out by thinking of what you would like to do in your patio and yar…
Yard and Garden Trends for 2006
An insightful and informative article exploring some of the latest yard and garden design trends in urban America.
Make Wind Chimes A Part Of Your Garden Yard Décor
You can make your landscape design sing in harmony with nature by using wind chimes that have been perfectly tuned to audible perfection. It doesnt matter what type of unique home décor you have, or what your landscape and garden yard décor is — a wind chime will add charm, and can create a subtle sense of feng shui mystique.
A set of properly tuned wind chimes blends in with the forces of nature to create a sense of balance compatible to the feng shui philosophy. The ri…
Set Yourself Apart: Create Your Own Wind Chime Garden
Wind chimes are an eclectic addition to any landscape. They add a dynamic element to yards that host flower gardens and water features and can accessorize walkways, herb gardens, and entry ways. There is no limit to how you can use wind chimes to enhance your backyard environment.
If you are one who enjoys sound integrated into your outdoor view, you might want to consider creating a wind chime garden it will set your view to music. A wind chime garden can cover the enti…
Solar Lights For Your Garden
We all care how our homes appear to others and lighting is a big part of that. Solar lights are a popular and cost effective option for adding a little zing to your landscaping efforts.