Lawns and Gardens

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If you are thinking about throwing a garden then here are a few helpful hints to think about to help it go over smoothly.
First, you will want to make sure your garden is in shape for the party. This means that you need to make sure all the weeds are pulled, the beds are [...]

Here I was busy dusting off some of my old Home & Garden issues this spring, getting ready for the summer rush that usually follows my grandkids around when they come over to visit and I was surprised to find a Reader’s Digest magazine amongst them all. That too an issue from the early 2000s. [...]

If you need a hose hanger for your yard why not choose one that is decorative and looks good. We’ve found a selection of attractive hose hangers for you to pick one that will, not only keep your hose untangled but look good at the same time!
Liberty Garden Products  Cast Aluminum Wall-Mounted Garden [...]

If you are shopping around for an umbrella or two for your patio or poolside spaces, then you need to have an understanding of what is available on the market. In terms of styles, patio umbrellas are available in the classic look of the market variety or can be as frilly and modern as [...]

Outdoor clocks and thermometers are popular but you need to be careful which one you buy as many of them are not really weatherproof. Although they may be advertised as ‘outdoor clocks’ or ‘garden clocks’ many of them need to be placed under a covering so that they do not get heavy rain or be [...]

Wrought iron plant stands are ideal for the garden and for the home.We’ll look at a selection of plant stands  that are durable, weather resistant and beautifully designed. Wrought iron stands are usually black and look good on patios, on the lawn or even in the home.
Our first selection is a 21″ High Wrought [...]

Outdoor plant stands need to be good looking and sturdy as well as being able to stand up to the elements. This handcrafted rectangular plant stand by Am Leonard sells for just under $90 and is made by hand blacksmithing with handcrafted scrolls and lattices. It could also be used on a patio or sunroom [...]

Copper rain chains are attractive and functional and a good replacement for ugly plastic spouting. More and more people are replacing their plastic downspouts with these type of copper rain chains. They are easy to fit and will last for many years as the copper is coated with shellac to protect the metal from oxidation. [...]