Rustic Container Gardening

November 19, 2011 By
Chicken Feeder Planter

There are many reasons to create a container garden.  Container gardening is a good way to dabble in gardening without throwing all your time into it.  Some common reasons why people choose to start a container garden are:  Outdoor space limitations. Physical limitations - can't bend down or are wheelchair bound. Your patio or deck needs that extra something. You want fresh herbs in your kitchen for cooking. The soil in your yard is less than desirable. And the best reason ... you have a pile of "treasures" you have collected at garages sales. I made this hanging planter … [Read more...]

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Rustic Garden Accents

February 1, 2011 By
Wilkommen rustic garden sign image

I love going on garden tours where diligent gardeners keep their backyards orderly and neatly trimmed.  My gardens, however, tend to be more casual.  And, I must admit, a lot less order - and a few more weeds.  We all have our styles and reasons for gardening. photo source: irenes-garten Whatever flavor your backyard landscape resembles, every garden can use some embellishment.  Garden Art and Rustic Garden Accents give your backyard character, and make it feel welcoming when you sit back after a day of work. I found this photo of a rustic garden accent fence on my favorite junking … [Read more...]

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Tips For Designing a Rustic Garden

January 7, 2011 By
Rustic Flower Pots

So you have some old garden urns and vases hanging around and you can't decide what to do with them. Break them up? Toss those terra cotta containers out with the weekend trash? Or should you create a whole new garden? Let's face it, when it comes to deciding how to create a garden that's a genuine visual pleasure, it can be hard to know where to start. Should you begin with the flowers themselves? Figure out some eye-catching shrubs? Add a few fruit trees? What? How about creating a rustic garden? … [Read more...]

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Planning Your Perfect Garden

June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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If you're thinking about starting a garden, the first thing you need to consider is what type of garden you will have. There are many different choices and often it can be hard to pick just one, but hopefully you can narrow it down. But by narrowing it down, you'll make the gardening experience easier on yourself and the plants. If all your plants are similar, then it shouldn't be very hard to care for them all. So here are some of the main garden ideas for you to choose from. If you're just looking for something to look nice in your yard, you'll want a flower garden. These are usually … [Read more...]

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