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What to Plant Between Pavers in the Garden
Since moving into my house five years ago I’ve been obsessed with landscaping and gardening. I have a great mix of sun and shade, and a decent amount of space to work with. Last year I placed some pavers (they look kind of like flagstone but they’re not) next to the back fence to create […]
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Plants That Grow in the Shade
My friend used to always complain about her shady backyard. She didn’t think she could grow anything. But shade gardens can be beautiful and vibrant with the right selection of plants that thrive in low-light conditions. I have many shady spots in my backyard and I’ve been able to create a really lush, beautiful space […]
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Front Door Ideas
I need a new front door. Mine is old, damaged, pretty dirty, and the doorknob keeps falling off. Nice, right? The last owner probably never replaced it in the 30 years he lived in the house, and it is definitely time. But now comes the hard part – choosing a new one. The front door […]
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Wood Front Door Ideas
We need to replace our front door and I’m dead set on wood (or at least something that looks like wood). Our house is grey with black trim, and I’m convinced that a wood front door (soon to be followed by a wood garage door) will add some much needed warmth. We’ll also have sidelights […]
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Home Orchard Ideas
I bought my first house four years ago, and I’m lucky that it has a decent size back yard and backs on to a creek. We’re in an average suburb, but the backyard makes it feel like we’re in some wonderful cross where the country meets the woods. The yard was a blank slate of […]
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We’re Coveting: A Shade Garden Path
Spring has sprung in my neck of the woods, and that means it’s time to get out in the garden. I have several landscaping projects on the docket this year, but the one I’m most excited about is the small path between the side of the house and the fence. Right now the dog is […]
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Small Backyard Pool Ideas
I’ve always wanted a pool. For as long as I can remember I’ve felt that pools were a measure of success. It’s a bit silly, but I still feel like the day I get a pool will be the day I feel truly successful in life. A couple of years ago we bought a house. […]
