I find fall one of the most glorious times of the year! There’s something about feeling the crunch of the fallen leaves beneath my feet, breathing in the cool, earthy scent of nature, and seeing the warm yellows, oranges and reds that dot the surroundings.
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Design, in all aspects, can be extremely complex. It’s what makes it beautiful, and potentially frustrating. The start can be daunting. Where do you begin? And perhaps more importantly, what is it that you want to create?
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The next time you’re driving to pick up the dry cleaning, pay attention to the landscapes along the way that you like—make note of what’s attractive so you can bring that same element into your outdoor space. Not sure how to start? Here’s a few I spotted on a recent trip to Chicago—
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Didn’t you ever wonder what the garden from the story “The Secret Garden” really looked like? If you let your imagination go wild, it isn’t difficult to picture an area bordered by lush green hedges and fragrant trees, with winding paths, flower shrubs and a fountain at the heart of it all.
What if you could have such a grand sight in your own backyard? Wouldn’t you like to escape into this private paradise just a few steps away from your backdoor?
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Why not include the natural landscape and scenery as a flexible tool to add to your plan? Think of your landscaping choices as an extension of your design style. By using plants, flowers, and trees as a design element of your outdoor space, the opportunities become endless and easily interchangeable.
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While the yard often serves as a quiet retreat, it also serves as an area where the children are free to roam around and explore the world around them. To encourage your children to spend time outside the house and in the yard, check out some of these ideas to create a garden that’s perfect for kids and for kids at heart.
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Nowadays we are extremely lucky to have so many incredible options for our outdoor design solutions.Since we have the incredible materials that allow us to have infinite creativity with our outdoor room, we must all let go of our aged preconceptions of what outdoor furniture should be. There is no reason that our outdoor furniture cannot stem from the styles of its indoor counterparts.
Read MoreSucculents have been enjoying a resurgence of popularity in the last few years, and the appeal is clear to see. They are stunningly textural, offer interesting foliage and flower colors and are amazingly easy to grow.
Read MoreWhen we think of gardens, our minds quickly bring up images of neat, trimmed hedges, clean-cut lawns and perfectly shaped flower beds. Instead of the clean-cut lawns, try our great natural garden ideas and give your backyard a meadow feel to it!
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The greatest thing that we can do, especially with the stresses of everyday living, is return to the simple things. We must return to nature and allow ourselves to take time to breathe.
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