by Contributed | Jan 26, 2019 | Plant Spotlight |
In lieu of upcoming Spring and Summer vegetation, homeowners are using hop pole and trellis designs for their gardens. These items in the garden manipulate vines and other hanging plants with garden wires, hop poles, and pre-made trellis structures. Landscapers and homeowner enthusiasts often explore different ways to use these designs, which we’ll talk about in this article. Hop poles and trellis designs are a combination of wooden logs, wires (small ropes), and plants. The hop poles are the logs used to hold up the wire and rope. Plants twine around the wire and rope known as a trellis. When the plant develops, the trellis will have a canopy of leaves and blossoms. Utilizing Arbors and Trellis in Gardens Trellis can be purchased in their completed states.… Read Full Post
by Keri Byrum | Jan 22, 2019 | Garden Visits |
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s a Wednesday morning in January and I am working harder than I would like to admit to keep up with my dad. The thermometer reads 22 degrees. But as we walk around the lake the cold, crisp air is barely felt through our warm clothing. It is a beautiful day and we talk about a variety of things including the way the surrounding prairie planting has changed throughout the fall and winter and the shift of the ice on the lake. We, like many others, are blessed to take advantage of public lands. The local conservation of these public spaces is talked about often, and on a morning like this, I appreciate the work of organizations such as The Nature Conservancy (TNC).… Read Full Post
by Contributed | Jan 19, 2019 | Plant Spotlight |
We are all looking for ways to improve our business, especially in the office, which is the heart of every organisation. Your employees value this space and it should be designed with style and functionality, facilitating work activities in a pleasant ambience. If you are looking for ways to improve the efficiency in your office, here are a few ideas that might do the trick. 1. Introduce Nature We all love being surrounded by nature and with the latest generation of artificial plants, you can transform your office space without much effort. An artificial solution can give you the look you desire without worrying about who will take care of maintenance. 2. Involve the Staff Hold a meeting to get your employees on board and announcing that you care about their well-being and are looking at ways to brighten up the office.… Read Full Post
by Contributed | Jan 17, 2019 | Around Our Yard |
When we first purchased our first home we felt that it was big enough for what we needed. However, things change and circumstances change like the growth of our families. This means we need more room, but we may not have the necessary cash to build additional rooms to provide more space. However, there is an answer and it comes in the guise of an awning. Retractable awnings are becoming increasingly popular and are a great way to create new space in and around your home or business. There are a number of reasons why installing one makes sense and we will look at just some of them here. 1. Additional Shade from the Sun Escape the intense heat of the sun with outdoor shade.… Read Full Post
by Keri Byrum | Jan 15, 2019 | DIY Garden Projects |
Having orchids indoors during the winter months is one of the things that keeps me from going crazy during this season. I’m not sure if there is anything better than checking out my orchids indoors while there is snow falling outside! This lovely little miniature orchid was an impulse by from a visit to Home Depot. I am a sucker for all of the things near the checkout line, so a display of small orchids for $6.99 wasn’t even worth fighting. Large or small, you can get an to orchid bloom again. I find that most orchid flowers last 3-4 months in our house if they were purchased in good condition with a several of the balloon-like blooms yet to open.… Read Full Post
