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20 Easy Sidewalk Chalk Art Ideas for Everyone to Try!

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:01:47 +0000

We’re all looking for more family fun, right? And who doesn’t want to get outdoors whenever possible? These awesome and easy sidewalk chalk art ideas will not only keep you...

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DIY Backyard Games for Family Fun!

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:42:18 +0000

I love the idea of teaching your kids to love the garden and outdoors. There isn’t a more natural place for them to play and learn, right? And we need...

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Best DIY Swing Set Plans For Backyard Fun

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:07:29 +0000

Kids should spend as much time outdoors as possible, right? But we want them safe in our own backyards where we can keep a close eye, especially the little ones....

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How to Make Natural & Safe Homemade Weed Killer

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:39:11 +0000

None of us like weeds in our garden. We want what we planted to be what we planted! And weeds will choke out the plants in your yard that you...

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10 DIY Kids Outdoor Playset Projects

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:21:26 +0000

I think I started my love affair with the outdoors, and the garden, when I was a kid playing outdoors until the street lights came on and my bare feet...

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How to Make an Air Plant Terrarium to Display Your Plant Pets

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 03:56:16 +0000

We have a love affair going on with air plants, and it’s not going away anytime soon! Interesting, trending and easy to care for, air plants are the perfect plant...

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Best Organic Garden Fertilizers You Can Make

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:23:50 +0000

I don’t like the idea of adding chemicals to our environment, whenever it can be helped. And let’s be honest… If you are growing your own veggies, you are probably...

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How to Build a Treehouse for Kids!

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:32:41 +0000

Yep, you heard us, a you can build a treehouse for kids! Pure fun for the backyard, for kids and their grown up counterparts. And a great way for us...

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Garden Shed Organization Ideas That Are Easy & Awesome

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:40:05 +0000

There is never a bad time to get going on garden shed organization. I mean really, it sets you up to enjoy time in your yard and garden this year,...

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Top 12 Garden Seed Catalogs – 2020

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:39:57 +0000

One of the hardest decisions a gardener must make is where to buy their garden seeds, plants and supplies. Especially when so much is now available online. Here at The...

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Zap Those Mosquitos! How to Repel Mosquitos

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 23:11:32 +0000

I happen to live in a house just one street in from a river canyon. Love the access to the canyon trails. Hate the mosquitos! In fact, they can make...

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Hanging Flower Baskets : 5 Secrets the Pros Use

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 01:12:55 +0000

If you’ve ever taken a vacation in a Disney park, or visited a summer resort, or walked down main street of the most charming small towns in America… you’ve probably...

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DIY Outdoor Hanging & Swing Beds for Your Porch & Garden

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 04:10:51 +0000

We love the idea of a hanging bed within the garden! We can’t think of another DIY project that would be used more. Especially as the long days of summer...

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Clever & Cool Indoor Garden Ideas & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:53:56 +0000

No matter what time of year it is, there are times when we want to bring the beauty and gifts from the garden indoors. Whether it’s to keep your “green...

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DIY Outdoor Dining Table Projects

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 01:36:57 +0000

I don’t know about you, but given the choice, I would rather eat outside in my garden. It doesn’t matter if it’s a quiet breakfast with just me and the...

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Modernize Your Garden – How to Grow Bamboo

Kathy Woodard — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:34:05 +0000

Bamboo is a great choice for specimen planting or for screening, and it can be easy to grow if you know how to manage it. It fits in with most...

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12 Brilliant Container Vegetable Gardening Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 23:53:22 +0000

Growing ones own vegetables is gaining popularity by the hour. Why? Easy! It’s healthier, tastier, you can grow specialty veggies you could not find at the store, and in many...

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DIY Tiki Torches – Light Your Garden!

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:07:28 +0000

There is something magical about a summers night in the garden. Warm air, stars, nostalgia, good friends… Being in the garden at night feels like you get permission to share...

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DIY Outdoor Cabanas – Add a Little “Resort” to Your Backyard!

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:33:10 +0000

We’re big believers in the healing powers of the sun, the breeze, the outdoors. For some of us, a week laying at the pool at a resort in the tropics...

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18 Awesome DIY Greenhouse Projects

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:46:28 +0000

A DIY greenhouses can extend your growing season, allow you to propagate plants from your yard, and let you grow tender or delicate plants you might not otherwise be able...

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Awesome Yard Art & Garden Decoration Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:02:40 +0000

Garden & yard art are a great way to add focus and interest in the garden. Use this element either in colder months when less is in bloom, or to...

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16 DIY Bird Feeders That Actually Look Amazing!

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:29:34 +0000

I love songbirds, and I have several feeders in my yard. But I get bored with the same old stuff you find at the box stores… I love the idea...

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Relax… Have a Cocktail, with These DIY Outdoor Bar Ideas!

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:30:10 +0000

With summer festivities and holidays rushing toward us, there is no better time to stop and think about how you want to enjoy your outdoor space this season. Me? I...

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Easy DIY Fences – How to Build a Fence!

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:25:18 +0000

If you have kids or pets to keep in, (or out!) or just want some privacy from the neighbors, building DIY fences is a great way to save money in...

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She Said, I Want a SHE SHED! Ideas & Plans

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:00:07 +0000

So enough with the man caves already. Really? It took this long for the tide to turn and the woman of the house to get a shot at a little...

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Fun & Funky DIY Backyard Ideas & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:35:12 +0000

The garden isn’t all about curb appeal, or home values, or good design. It’s also about the people you love enjoying their time there. These fun and funky DIY backyard ideas...

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DIY Outdoor Screens and Backyard Privacy Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:15:44 +0000

Most of us have wished for a little more outdoor privacy in our yards and gardens. Unless you live on acreage, chances are you have a neighbor just a little...

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Showy Shade Garden Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:12:43 +0000

When I first started gardening, I felt like all I wanted to do was plant bright, happy flowers. Shade gardens seemed a little too sleepy to me. With a little...

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Perennials For Shade That Bloom All Summer

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 17:28:59 +0000

When the garden catalogs come out and the nurseries start stocking plants, gardeners start thinking about how to get the most bloom for their buck. That can be a really...

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New & Trending Outdoor Christmas Lights You’re Gonna Want This Year!

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:41:33 +0000

We love Christmas. Is there anything better than sparkling outdoor Christmas lights welcoming your friends, family and neighbors? We also love to be just a little bit different. You know,...

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15 Easy DIY Christmas Signs for a Festive Front Porch

Kathy Woodard — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 20:10:53 +0000

Nothing brings holiday warmth to your guests quite like being greeted at the door with some holiday cheer in the form of a Christmas sign. Words speak louder than any...

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How To Force Bulbs Indoors, It’s Easy | Holiday Garden Gifts & Decor

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:32:43 +0000

Learn how to force bulbs with this easy step by step tutorial! Forcing bulbs for holiday decor or for holiday gifts is a great idea to start now, when fall...

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Visiting The Bloedel Reserve Botanical Gardens

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:15:37 +0000

I’ve been in love with gardens and nature since I could crawl. Twenty+ years ago, I read about these amazing botanical gardens that were the epitome of the beauty of...

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Fall Lawn Care Tricks for a Killer Lawn in Spring!

Kathy Woodard — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 21:49:26 +0000

Most people don’t realize that to have a really great lawn, the secret isn’t in piling on extra fertilizer and watering as soon as the snow melts in spring. The...

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Best Places to Buy Concrete Planter Pots Online

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:54:25 +0000

If you are looking for a fast way to update your outdoor living space, then use concrete planters. No matter what your style, these planters and pots look classic, organic...

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Front Porch & Outdoor Halloween Decorating Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 05:23:20 +0000

I love fall decorating, and I really enjoy Halloween, but frankly, indoors, my fall decor wins out. But that doesn’t mean I want to 86 the idea of having some...

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Planter Ideas for Fall – Wow ‘Em in 3 Easy Steps

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:17:54 +0000

Fall is one of the best times to up your curb appeal and create a welcoming yard and garden for all your family and friends with planter ideas. Updating your...

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DIY Pumpkin Carving With A Drill

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 22:49:32 +0000

If you are looking for a pumpkin carving idea that’s easy, a little different, and can double for great fall decor as well, pumpkin carving with a drill is for...

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Awesome DIY Christmas Yard Decorations

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:44:48 +0000

Sometimes when decking out the halls, we forget that the garden needs some Christmas love too! After all, he was born in a manger, with the animals and the cold…...

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Top Gardening Tools List : The Best Garden Tools & Supplies

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:24:22 +0000

Any good gardener knows that it’s all in the tools. Let’s face it, it’s easy to find gorgeous plants at the nursery. It’s not hard to water your garden. It’s even...

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How to Grow & Care for Sedum Plants

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 07 May 2019 18:56:37 +0000

Sedums are part of a popular garden plant trend called succulents. (If you have seen those trendy little concrete trough gardens full of plants, then you have probably been enjoying...

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Flower Bed Ideas to Make Your Garden Gorgeous!

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 06 May 2019 23:29:45 +0000

We love good garden inspiration. And we love flowers! Put ’em together, and we have some fantastic flower bed ideas, ready to make you run to the nursery or pull...

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17 Classic Outdoor Water Fountain Ideas & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:40:22 +0000

Water in the garden adds a natural element that can’t be beat. There is something about seeing and hearing water that calms the spirit and makes you feel more connected...

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Easy Flowers to Grow for a Stunning Flower Garden

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:19:54 +0000

Many of us have trouble keeping plants alive in our flower garden, and have quite the “black thumb”. Either we are too busy to care for them, or our gardens...

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17 Awesome DIY Concrete Garden Projects

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:22:59 +0000

I love concrete in the garden. It’s such an organic looking material that blends well with nature, yet it holds up over time, and only improves it’s looks with age....

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Outdoor Planter Ideas & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:52:09 +0000

With every new growing season comes the need for outdoor planters… and we’ve rounded up some unique planter tutorials for every gardener, whether you want a traditional window box, or...

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Easy House Plants Anyone Can Grow!

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:21:27 +0000

House plants are just another way to garden. Indoor gardening has been popular for centuries, and I think it’s a basic human need to want to nurture nature, even inside...

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DIY Indoor Hanging Planters that Add Style to your Space

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 03:44:14 +0000

Hanging planters work both indoors and out, with garden annuals and with evergreens. Creating your own DIY hanging planters is easy, and it adds character to your home or garden...

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How to Build an Arbor for Your Garden

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 22:35:25 +0000

This is a great time of year to tackle some of those bigger garden projects that have been on our “want” list. A bigger project doesn’t mean that it has...

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How To Build a Pergola, Perfectly!

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 21:30:43 +0000

Building a pergola in your yard is a major DIY project. But it adds value to your home, as well as to your garden enjoyment. Adding shade and structure to...

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How to Install & Use Shade Sails

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 00:05:33 +0000

Steve and I were looking for an outdoor patio cover that was a little different, and that didn’t require major construction either. We found it in patio shade sails. Popular...

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How To Make DIY Garden Stepping Stones

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:13:26 +0000

Stepping stones in a garden can create a path, walkway or patio, or simply point the way on a visual trail through your garden. They make a great DIY project...

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Creative DIY House Number Signs & Address Plaques

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:47:25 +0000

Part of having a garden space is also recognizing that curb appeal adds to the value of that space… in other words, you want to show off your garden stuff...

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Painting Terracotta Pots – Easy DIY Projects

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 03:30:00 +0000

Friends don’t let friends have boring pots & planters. At least, gardening friends don’t! One of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to inject a bit of personality into any garden...

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Clever Garden Container Ideas You Never Thought Of!

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 03:00:13 +0000

Container gardening is popular everywhere, it’s not just for those with small gardens or living in apartments and condos. Creating a creative container garden that has character and personality isn’t...

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Fiddle Leaf Fig – Caring For This Trendy Houseplant

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 02:25:03 +0000

The fiddle leaf fig houseplant trend has been around for a bit. Caring for this plant, however, has proved to throw a wrench in the works for so many people...

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Decorating Ideas for your Outdoor Living Space

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:28:44 +0000

Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place we want to be is in our favorite chair on the porch, sipping ice-cold lemonade! So, if we spend our...

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10 Soothing DIY Garden Fountains

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:35:23 +0000

I think sometimes we forget what our garden is supposed so be… A respite from the rest of the world. Some place calm, tranquil and relaxing, even if we play...

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Dazzling DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations!

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:23:59 +0000

It’s never a bad idea to add a little DIY Christmas cheer to your yard! Let’s face it, we all love to wander our neighborhoods checking out our communities holiday...

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How to Lay Sod in 6 Easy to Follow Steps

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:55:15 +0000

If you need to lay a new lawn, or repair or replace an old one, there is no faster way to get it established then laying sod. It’s not a...

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