by Keri Byrum | Aug 23, 2018 | Garden Visits |
On a very hot, muggy June day we made our way to Omaha’s botanic garden, Lauritzen Gardens. We had few expectations and driving through an urban area and down narrow side streets it was hard to imagine what would be awaiting us at the end. Even upon pulling into the parking lot I knew we were in for a great morning! The beautifully landscaped parking area was worth stopping in and taking a few photos by itself and also gave a sneak peak of the conservatory structure as it sat in the background. To be fair, it was really hot outside. With a six month old baby in tow, we knew our time here would be limited to about an hour or so.… Read Full Post
by Contributed | Aug 5, 2018 | DIY Garden Projects |
If you are looking to create a shady and relaxing garden space to curl up with a book or have a quiet time with your friends, you might want to start looking at water feature ideas. You can use water to make a relaxing sound or simply to make your space more beautiful. There are loads of great ideas to implement, independent of the size of your garden. Water feature ideas include: Fountains Ponds Waterfalls Streams Fountains One of the best water features you can add to your garden is a fountain. While you will not be able to have fish in it, its sound will relax you after a stressful day. The good news is that you can get DIY fountain kits and design your own feature, adding custom statues, or a modern design.… Read Full Post
