QUESTION FROM READER: Since not many plants bloom during fall and winter, do you have any ideas for garden decorations? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Yes, you are correct! Fall and winter aren’t as bountiful with blooms as spring and summer. But there are plant and decor options that will provide color, texture, and excitement to your garden. … More QUESTION FROM READERS (October Edition)
Hanging lights are one of our favorite garden treasures. They are a quick and easy way to add light and ambiance to your outdoor space. Watch our video on how to hang lights to transform your backyard and other garden areas!
We hope you’ve enjoyed our series showing the different ways to spice up your garden. While there are endless possibilities, these were just a few of our favorites. Below is a summary of each item we’ve discussed over the last couple of weeks. Click on the titles to see the original post for each item. … More TOP 10 GARDEN DECOR IDEAS TO SPICE UP YOUR GARDEN | SUMMARY
We’ve refreshed another garden treasure in our latest video. Check out how we cleaned up the rust on a garden bike and then gave it a new pop of color. To find the items used in this video, see below. Garden Bike – Refresh Click on the name of each item to view the materials … More HOW TO RESTORE GARDEN TREASURES | BIKE VIDEO
String Lights String lights are one of our favorite garden treasures. While most people only think of using lights during holiday seasons, we love to use them year-round. Adding string lights can change the ambiance of your outdoor spaces and are an effective, low-cost light source. We prefer LED lights and use a combination of … More SERIES: TOP 10 GARDEN DECOR IDEAS TO SPICE UP YOUR GARDEN – #10 | STRING LIGHTS
Wind Spinners Wind spinners are a fun garden treasure shaped like flowers, birds, windmills, leaves, bikes, and other creative designs. They add color, movement, and a fun decorative element to your garden. Most spinners are made of metal, like steel or aluminum. But, some include glass, plastic, nylon, wood, or other materials on the spinner. … More SERIES: TOP 10 GARDEN DECOR IDEAS TO SPICE UP YOUR GARDEN – #9 | WIND SPINNERS
Rocks Rocks can immediately change the way your landscape looks. Since they vary in shape, size, and color, you can create different designs that bring texture and dimension to your yard. Small to medium-large-sized rocks can be used as a ground cover alone or around plants to create a rock garden. While a very large … More SERIES: TOP 10 GARDEN DECOR IDEAS TO SPICE UP YOUR GARDEN – #8 | ROCKS
Wind Chimes Wind chimes are a perfect garden treasure to add peace and tranquility to your surroundings. They are most notable for their sound. However, wind chimes are also wonderful visual accent pieces. Chimes are typically hung around front doors but can add beauty to any outdoor space, such as patios, decks, and other garden … More SERIES: TOP 10 GARDEN DECOR IDEAS TO SPICE UP YOUR GARDEN – #7 | WIND CHIMES
Figurines Garden figurines can add a nice touch to your garden. Retail stores offer popular characters like Mickey Mouse. But also sell beautifully sculpted figures of people, animals, and many other designs. While there is an abundance to choose from, less is definitely more when adding these garden treasures. Having too many figurines in your … More SERIES: TOP 10 GARDEN DECOR IDEAS TO SPICE UP YOUR GARDEN – #6 | FIGURINES
Pots Most people wouldn’t consider pots a garden treasure. But these ordinary plant holders can bring dimension, color, and character to your landscape. They can also be used for more than just holding plants for display. Pots are beautiful to display, even empty. They come in various shapes, sizes, and finishes. Pots are a great … More SERIES: TOP 10 GARDEN DECOR IDEAS TO SPICE UP YOUR GARDEN – #5 | POTS