Ideas For Your Backyard

Now that you are planting your plants and perhaps repotting some of them, you might want to leave some of your plants on the porch or deck.  I found some great new plant stands that you might want to check out.

 These plant stands give that old world formal look.  I can’t wait to place my Boston Ferns on them.  What plant would you use?

What could be more fun than to have a touch of the outdoors inside.?  Even in the heat of summer when you would rather be inside you will still be able to enjoy the sound of water splashing!

A pair of froggy friends enjoys a soothing soak in cool cascading waters, defying the heat of a summer’s day! This whimsical fountain is bursting with  a fairy-tale appeal. This little fountain is sure to delight people of all ages.

Have you seen these candle lanterns?  There is a variety of candle lanterns, different sizes, shapes and colors, on the market today.  Most are relatively inexpensive and a great way to decorate your backyard garden while illuminating your pathways and/or defining the perimeters of your yard  for that graduation, wedding or party this summer.  And the great thing is they can be used again and again.

We had a long cold winter and now after a hard day of work, it is so nice sitting on the patio listening and seeing the sites of spring as I unwind.  The birds are chirping and the daffodils and hyacinths are in bloom.  Nearby the sounds of a garden fountain as the water splashes down.  In the distance the melodious sounds of a windchime in the cool evening breeze.  Wouldn’t you like to join me?

Wow.  This is heavenly!!  It is so nice to wake up with the sun shining and the birds singing.  To take my cup of coffee and sit out on the patio.  I can see the the spring flowers blooming and take in the sights and sounds of nature as I contemplate what will be happening today.  How relaxing this is. The sounds of the garden water fountain splashing, and watching the birds take a dip the cool off or clean up whatever the case may be.  Does this sound like a plan or what?

Money is a real issue these days to many of us, with the loss of jobs, pay cuts etc.  Don’t let decorating your space get you down.  There are so many ways to decorate without spending alot of money.  Think outside the proverbial box…

Do you have a little paint left over from another project? This is a good way to brighten an area such as a play space, patio, etc. Or maybe some objects that were used to decorate an idea in your home that are now being stored?  You might even see what is availabe at one of the popular dollar stores instead of the department store.

Have you always wanted to do something with that bland garage wall but you just can’t figure out what to do with it. 

Bring the sounds of your water fountain into your backyard with a wall water fountain.  Wall Fountains are a special addition to your surroundings. Studies have shown that the
splashing water puts healthful negative ions into your surrounding environment.  This helps to control allergies by keeping airborne dust partials to a minimum. 

The sound of flowing water also helps to relax and de-stress you after a long hard day.

There are many ways in which to add decor to your backyard.  Hanging birdhouses not only help give our feathered friends a place to rest but actually add interest to your backyard.  You too will benefit from this.  Not only will you begin recongnizing a particular bird, but you will also recognize its call, song and habits.  You may even catch a glimpse of its nesting habits…see eggs and be able to watch them hatch.

Inspired by the abstract artifacts found in the nation’s foremost modern-art museums, the sleek lines and simple shapes lend distinction to this magnificent water sculpture. Cascading water gets extra sparkle when backlit by the light in the lip of the spout; faux-stone finish exactly resembles hand-hewn granite. Impressive and sophisticated!

It is easy to add beauty, art and a water feature to your home.

Urban sophistication meets nature-made serenity in this handsome tabletop fountain! Miniature modern-art masterpiece’s center sculpture elegantly attests to the the power of love; from beneath the lovers’ clasped hands, a glowing crystal sphere and dancing cascades of water create a bewitchingly beautiful display.