Fall Blooming Flowers for Your Garden
September 12, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Gardening, Outdoor Home
Summer is leaving us and with its passing, many flowers are dying. One of the things I really liked about our new house is the mature plants and landscaping but I’m already starting to miss the Black Eyed Susans and other flowers that are becoming dormant.
After some research, I found some fall blooming flowers that will help to keep your yard looking great. I didn’t have to look far for help. Better Homes & Gardens always has great tips for your home. It’s interesting that many of these flowers are not the traditional fall colors.
You might want to try these fall …read more
Choosing an Outdoor Firepit or Fireplace
September 11, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Outdoor Home
It’s beginning to look like fall and you all know how much I love fall. I’ve been thinking about getting a firepit so that I can enjoy these cool nights outside for a bit. And roasting marshmallows and making s’mores sounds like so much fun. Here’s a few options that I’ve found.
If you’re looking for the most inexpensive firepit or if you don’t plan to use it very often, then this might be the choice for you. These simple firepits range from $59-75. This particular one was found at Lowe’s Home Improvement for $59.
This firepit was my husband’s favorite. He …read more
10 Ways You Can Enjoy Your Yard this Summer
May 11, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Gardening, Outdoor Home, Projects and Crafts, home projects
Summer will be here before you know it. Now is the time to be thinking and planning ahead for ways that you can enjoy the great outdoors this year. Here’s some ideas to get you started.
Get a grill – If you already have a grill, then get it working. Clean it up and change any needed parts. You also might want to get a grill cover to keep the rain and weather from causing damage. I don’t know about you, but once summer rolls around I enjoy cooking outside. It keeps me from heating up the house and there are so many foods …read more
Wordless Wednesday: View from My Yard
January 21, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Outdoor Home, Uncategorized
