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Articles related to "Outdoor Living Spaces"
Enjoying Outdoor Living Spaces It's called a "Staycation!" Instead of going away, spend the money at home on new ways to enjoy your own backyard. Here's how! outdoor summer fun • backyard makeover • spending time outside • how to enjoy your backyard • family fun outdoors
Porches, Decks and Other Outdoor Rooms Creating pretty, comfortable outdoor living spaces. Tips on turning junk into treasure,and of course the recipe of the month outdoor living spaces • tips • junk • treasures
Designing a Natural Garden Waterfall and meandering stream,spool swimming pool,barbeque island, comfortable furniture, outdoor fireplace design - this Northern California garden has it all. how to design a natural garden • mediterranean landscape design • deer resistant garden design • how to design and install a waterfall • how to design a koi pond
Do You Have A Problem? Encourages a homeowner to take a property inventory and begin to make a master design plan. Promotes the thought that there is much a homeowner can do to increase the value, safety, comfort and harmony of the home landscape by identifying and setting priorities. landscape design • landscape plan • base plan • master plan • landscape architect
Gardens Are For People
<i>Gardens Are For People</i>, by Thomas Church, was first published in 1955 and introduced the concept that gardens are for people to live in, not just places to grow plants. thomas church
Montreal: Big Ideas, Small Gardens Reclaimed industrial land is recycled to prove that small urban gardens can be exciting and innovative outdoor living spaces, even in Canada's cold northern climate. montreal • big ideas • small gardens • flora exhibition • showcase
Links to Feng Shui Gardening Container gardening can play an important role in the design of both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Ironically, most of the websites devoted to this ancient art of placement are poorly designed, and tend to focus on the power of Feng Shui to sell books, chimes and consulting services. But I managed to wade through the mess and find some balance. feng shui • container gardening • gardens • links
A Season of Change Give your interiors an autumn makeover this fall. Guest author Barbara Hall introduces you to one homeowner who welcomes the change of seasons indoors. fall decorating • autumn • candlesticks • fireplace mantle • twigs
Setting Up Outdoor RV Areas Much time camping and RVing is spent in the outside "patio" area of the campsite. Here are a few ways to make this space comfortable for the whole family. camping rugs • camping chairs • citronella candles and torches • setting up outdoor camping areas • outdoor rv accessories
The Exotic Garden Richard Iversen, author of <BOLD>The Exotic Garden</Bold>, believes that gardeners can use many tropical plants in our outdoor living spaces regardless of our geographical region. Published by Taunton Press in 1999, this book gently encourages even northern gardeners to consider using rather flamboyant plants in our outdoor growing spaces during the summers. If this idea fascinates you or expands your gardening horizons, this book is definitely written with you in mind. tropical plants • houseplants • exotic plants
Book Review: Outside by Jamie Durie Outdoor spaces need not be simply practical and useable, they can also bring the exotic nations of the world into the suburban backyard. jamie durie • creating the perfect outdoor room • outdoor spaces • outdoor design inspiration • patio landscape architecture and design
Ornamental Grasses Discover 4 fabulous ornamental grasses to grow in key areas of the garden, creating striking contrasts of color and shape. Plus tips for where to plant for best effects. colored ornamental grasses • low maintenance plants • drought resistant plants • container plants • pink muhly grass
Outdoor Parties Anyone can use their outdoor space for entertaining. Some may be more challenged with landscaping, layout or noise problems, but anything is possible. outdoor parties • entertaining • outdoor entertaining • back yard picnic • bbq
The Designer Guys on HGTV Allen Chan, Anwar Mukhayesh and Matt Davis bring with them years of experience in architectural, interior, landscape and industrial design. the designer guys hgtv • three canadian men who re-create homes and work sp • former designer guys chris hyndman and steven saba • 2005 toronto design business partners allen chan a • chris and steven created show design rivals hgtv
Why Hire a Landscape Professional? Looking to add that outdoor barbeque, patio, or pool? Start with a proper plan and the result will be a well thought-out project adding value and enjoyment for years. hire landscape architect • landscape contractor • outdoor barbeque • pool • asla
An Unusual Approach Garden designer Mark Laurence has a rather unusual approach to designing gardens. mark laurence • garden design • still points • traditional gardens • lines of movement
Easy Care Gardens for Gardeners of All Ages Our priorities and interests change as we age. Yet, most people want to continue gardening as they grow older. With the right garden plan and proper gardening tools, we can progress from middle age to our senior years without giving up gardening. easy care gardens • care-free perennials • low maintenance plants • drought resistant plants • raised beds |
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