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Light Wrapped Trees
Tonight, I had dinner at my favorite waterfront restaurant. The outdoor deck has been built around the existing trees, which are covered in long tendrils of Spanish moss. The restaurant further honors the natural beauty of the surroundings by wrapping the trunks and branches in clear white lights. If you live on a property will Read More
Solving the Problem of English Ivy
English Ivy is one of the most problematic plants that you could add to your residential landscape. Natural ivy is a naturally spreading plant that can get out of control quite quickly. If it works it’s way up neighboring trees and bushes it can compromise their integrity and eventually kill them entirely. If you are Read More
Surround a Pool with Artificial Trees
Pools can be a fun and relaxing addition to a back yard. They can also be difficult to keep clean. Save yourself from hours of skimming the surface with a net to collect leaves, flowers, and petals by removing your natural trees within close proximity of the pool and replacing them with artificial versions. There Read More
Using Artificial Plants to Decorate a Play House
Kids love having a little place all their own, that is why it has become a right of passage to have a play house or a tree house. Instead of just placing them in the corner of your yard, give it a little home of it’s own by surrounding it with a mini garden. Some Read More
Transform a Patio with Tuscan Design (Part 1 of 2)
When you think of Tuscany, rich Mediterranean colors, great wines, and beautiful rolling landscapes all come to mind. Bring each of these elements into your back yard and it is sure to become a favorite spot for friends and family to hang out. This article will tell you how to turn your space into a Read More
Decorating a Rooftop Terrace with Outdoor Artificial Plants
Rooftop terraces offer superior views of the landscape around you but they can also be brutal to natural plants because they provide little to no shade and can be a very hot location. Instead of constantly fighting to keep natural plants alive, try replacing them with artificial ones that have been specifically designed for outdoor Read More
Summer Plant Watering Solutions
Keeping plants hydrated during the hot summer months can be a challenge, especially in hot, dry regions where conserving water is a priority. There is a gardener in Arizona (which is currently having record breaking heat waves) who has several plant watering strategies to keep plants healthy during these extreme conditions. Drip Irrigation A drip Read More
Decorating with Rope Lights
Rope lights aren’t just for Christmas anymore. You can use these flexible and beautiful lights throughout your interior and exterior. Here are four ways to utilize rope lights in your home. Define Your Flowerbeds The flexibility of rope lights makes them a great choice for defining flowerbeds. Run them along the line where your grass Read More
Gardening on the Go – Repurpose a Serving Cart
Do you have expansive flowerbeds that run around your house or along your property line? If so, you know how difficult it can be to have a place for everything and everything close at hand while you are hunched over your flowerbeds. Instead of loading a bucket with the bare necessities, or running back and Read More
Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
Tomorrow is officially the first day of summer. For most regions, that means that you can say goodbye to the daily showers and droughts are on the horizon. Make sure that you have a garden that will stand up to the strain that drought season can cause by using a combination of artificial outdoor plants Read More