Vacation homes and rental properties have their own set of challenges when it comes to landscaping. If you are renting out a second home as a source of income, it is important that the property is properly maintained so that it meets the expectations of the renters. Unfortunately, chances are that you are not close Read More
How to Layout Artificial Plants for Your Flower Bed
One of the most challenging parts of any landscape can be the layout. When you are faced with a blank slate, it can seem daunting to decide what to fill it with. Today, I hope to help take some of the guess work out of the layout process by giving you some tips  and tricks Read More
How to Prep Your Flower Bed for Artificial Outdoor Plants
If you have decided to make the switch to artificial outdoor plants, congratulations. You will not be sorry. One summer of not having to trim back, weed, and water like crazy and you will be so glad that you made this major change to your landscape. I personally just made the switch myself and I Read More
Why I Made the Switch to Artificial Outdoor Plants
It was a very busy yet very exciting weekend in the Reynolds household this weekend. We tore out all our scraggly old hedges and flowers and decided to replace them with a variety of artificial plants. The decision to make the switch to artificial outdoor plants was one that I had been considering for a Read More
Container Planting with Real and Artificial Outdoor Plants
Don’t limit your container planting to the indoors or to outdoor tables. Planters of all shapes and sizes can add visual interest to any garden design. This homeowner is an avid gardener that has demonstrated how to create different groupings of plants that are both planted in the ground and in planters and pots. Let’s Read More
Concealing Air Conditioners with Artificial Outdoor Plants
We work so hard to enhance the curb appeal of our homes but it is inevitable that either your front yard or your side yard is going to feature a large, metal, unsightly air conditioning unit. Many homeowners also place their trash bins next to their air conditioning units. I have a great way to Read More
Enhance Curb Appeal with Natural and Artificial Outdoor Plants
With our theme of “Love” continuing this week, I wanted to list all the things that I loved about the front of this home. This is most definitely the most eye-catching home on the block in one South Florida neighborhood and when we take a closer look at their decorations and landscaping, it is easy Read More
Creating a Front Yard Play Space with Tree Swings
I recently went to south Florida to visit my parents and as I was walking through their neighborhood, I was shocked at how many different homes chose to create a play space for their children in the front yard instead of in the back yard. Creating a perfectly adorable place for your children to play Read More
5 Landscape Design and Gardening Apps You Will Love
If you are anything like me, you rely on your smart phone for nearly everything, from the Internet to staying organized and especially for driving directions. In the digital world that we live in there are an abundance of helpful apps that can help you turn your front or back yard into a landscape worthy Read More
Using Artificial Outdoor Flowers in Your Landscape Design
The winter may be a time of fun holidays and family togetherness but it is also a time when harsh weather conditions wreak havoc on your outdoor plants. If the spring seems far away and you are interested in enjoying beautiful outdoor landscapes now, consider using artificial flowers in your garden design. Artificial outdoor flowers Read More