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All About Growing Lavender

Lavender is one of my favorite plants for so many reasons. Not only does it smell great, but it is a natural deterrent of mosquitos in your yard. Once you have your blooms, you can harvest them and use them in everything from sachets and bath salts to homemade teas and scented waters. If you Read More

Artificial Cedar Tree Rooftop

Outdoor artificial trees are not just for residential spaces, they also make a great addition to commercial properties. Last summer, Suitsupply purchased 300 artificial cedar trees from us  and transformed a plain rooftop area into a stunning party space that was used for the Grand Opening of their Chicago store. Watch this video to see Read More

What’s On Deck

Last weekend was a very exciting one for me. Not only did I spend all weekend outside building a deck, but I got to play with some brand new power tools. For me, that is like Christmas morning. I am sure I am like many of you in that what was supposed to be our Read More

INFOGRAPHIC: Get the Most Out of Your Backyard

Spring is here and we are finally headed back outside to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather. The question is, have you maximized the potential of your outdoor space? Backyards can be a place for our children to let their imagination run wild, a place to visit with our family, a place to host Read More

5 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Seating Area

With spring quickly approaching, it is time to start thinking about our outdoor spaces again. As days warm up and we have sunlight long into the evening, it is the perfect time to get outside, spruce up your landscape, and think about designing an inviting place to have conversations with friends and family. Creating the Read More

Spring Flowers and Planting Projects Coming Soon

Spring is almost here and In preparation, I have just receive a huge shipment of absolutely stunning spring flowers and plants. Believe it or not, every single plant pictured here, and more still that were outside the frame, are designed for outdoor use. That is right, these artificial spring flowers and plants are UV protected Read More

Sun Protection with Patio Umbrellas

Daylight saving’s time is upon us once again, providing us with longer evenings to enjoy outdoors. These longer hours of sunlight also mean more exposure to UV rays. Protect yourself from direct sunlight when you place patio umbrellas around your outdoor space. Patio umbrellas can be used in a variety of ways, both in your Read More

Adding Gazebos and Trellises for Curb Appeal

When you think of gazebos, pergolas, and trellises, you probably consider them more of a back-yard item and until recently, I did too. But what about the view that we have of our homes from the street? Many homes have part or all of their back yard viewable from the street level, especially if your Read More

The Garden Furniture Industry

Garden Furniture is a broad term used to describe the various furniture pieces that have been designed for outdoor use. This term is interchangeable with patio furniture or outdoor furniture. These items are made out of weather resistant materials, most commonly plastic, wood, metal, and wicker. Let’s take a closer look at the Garden Furniture Read More

The History of Adirondack Chairs

Adirondack chairs have been a favorite piece of outdoor furniture for more than 100 years. Believe it or not, this incredibly comfortable chair was invented right here in America. This wood chair crafted out of straight boards was the brain child of Thomas Lee, a man who was vacationing in Westport, New York the summer Read More