Garden / Landscaping
" English cottage. Sweet as can be, this robin’s-egg blue shed sits perched on a small rise and is surrounded by flowering perennial beds. Give an existing shed the English cottage garden treatment by repainting it gray-green, blue or teal, adding details such as shutters or a scalloped trim, and planting a flowering vine, such as climbing roses, clematis and honeysuckle, to ramble up the side."
3. Separate Fire Pit Area Iconic landscape architect Jens Jensen used to create round gathering areas he called “council rings” away from the house. The Danish immigrant considered them to be very American, as they were inspired in part by Native American culture. Mini history lesson over — this Colorado landscape reminded me of Jensen’s council rings. Placing a fire pit area away from the house creates an inviting feeling of being away at camp, while the natural stone path and patio forge a strong connection to the house.
Don’t blow the budget. If you have a limited budget for outdoor furniture, and you like a recycling project, one of the cheapest options is to use old wooden pallets to create tables and seating. Pallets are designed to be very sturdy and used outdoors, so they are great for making garden furniture. There are various videos and websites that show you how to make different types of tables and chairs, and if you sand the wood, they can be painted or stained.
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