Archive for July, 2008

Backyard Fire Pit


Having a backyard fire pit is an idea that has been around for years. Backyard fire pits have definitely evolved from the original hole in the ground type. They are now decorative accessories that create an outdoor living area that you can share with family and friends. There are many options available for you to [...]

Growing Roses? Now is the Time to Show Off Your Rose Growing Skills


It has been said that growing roses is a labor of love, because we all put a great deal of effort into their cultivation.
It takes a lot of time and energy to grow the perfect rose!
We should all be proud of the roses we grow, proud to share them with others and proud to display [...]

Garden Weddings Benefit From Professional Planning


The one time you do not want to see any specious flowers or plants is during a garden wedding. Even as it is true that wedding planners are notorious for their use of these fake flora in order to bring to the forefront a certain mood or ambiance, within the confines of a beautiful garden wedding, these kinds of decorations should be avoided.

Daylilies: A Gorgeous and Low Maintenance Flower to Brighten Any Garden


My mother always had a flowerbed or two in front of our house and she would spend a morning every now and again weeding, watering, and generally taking care of her flowers. Yet she never got more adventuresome with her flower choices than petunias, pansies and an occasional geranium. I asked her once why her [...]

Shopping For Decorative Bird Houses


There are bird houses on the market which are not suitable for birds to use or live in. The bird houses just simply do not attract any type of bird or they are could be harmful to the birds. If it is your intention to decorate your yard with bird houses, any type [...]