Hanging Planters

If you are planting strawberries in your garden, chances are you have other fruits, herbs, vegetables and flowers present. Keeping certain plants that flourish quickly in separate boxes instead of rooted into the ground with other plants close by is a good way to organize your garden and prevent plants from entangling. A strawberry... more »

Half-barrels have become a decorating staple in yards and flowerbeds across America, regardless of how or what they display. Here is one suggestion of how to make an attractive addition to your yard with a half-barrel. more »

A deck arbor creates an open air room. Sometimes the deck arbor is covered with a canvas awning. Most of the time, the flat roof is a series of wooden slates with spaces between them. This lets in the light, wind and rain. One idea is to weatherize the deck arbor by covering the roof with clear plastic sheeting. This allows the light... more »

A small patio presents some decorating challenges. Just because a space is small, however, does not mean that it cannot be decorated and used in a big way. Find a theme you like and center your décor around the theme. Choose décor carefully so that the outdoor space can be used and enjoyed. more »

When thinking about decorating your patio, treat it like a room outdoors. In the summer months it may even be used more than the rooms inside your house. When decorating a large patio, it is important to use items that are in proportion with the area. For example, items that are too small, such as furniture and plants will not... more »