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Debbie N

Sneads Ferry, NC
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Choosing the right pump for your water feature

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Dee W Rock Creek, OH
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  • The paint roller tray forms the waterfall. I used this antique coal burner and old copper kettle to create a focal point. 1
  • I have many repeat customers at The Royal Bath and Spa. 1
  • It's amazing how much livelier a garden seems with the sound of running water. See my blog for everything you need to know to start a little pond and waterfall in your garden. 1

Easy Waterfall Using A Household Item

When I built my garden pond it was missing just one thing: a little waterfall. The sound of gentle running water is not only lovely to hear but it also attracts all sorts of winged ...»
creatures to the garden including butterflies, dragonflies, and a wider array of birds than I would normally see.

To keep life frugal and creative, I like to challenge myself to solve problems with things I already have on hand. In this case a metal paint roller tray did the trick. It not only formed a perfect waterfall but it's a favourite spot for birds to drink and bathe.

If you want to know how to setup a little waterfall and pond (it's really simple!), there's a diagram and full instructions on my blog: http://www.empressofdirt.net/pond-waterfall/

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Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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  • Enjoy this interesting Canoe Pond. Oxymoron? 15
  • Here is another angle! I love the change from the lower level of grade to the top of the deck. Note how the bottom of the canoe is buried slightly into the landscape as if it was water. Enjoy 5

The Canoe Pond

This is one of the coolest abstract pond ideas I've seen. One of our out of state clients sent me this photo. I just love it! ...»

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The Pond Digger Yucaipa, CA
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  • Here is my tea pot fountain in full bloom. 7
  • We drilled a a hole in the tea pot and then threaded it. We attached flanges to a solid concrete block to support both the tea pot and the gold pan. The block is heavy enough to support the weight of the unit underwater. 5
  • We then built a support for the gold pan and dropped the unit into the whiskey barrel. We added a fountain pump and inserted tubing up through the tee on the bottom of the pipe that supports the tea pot and into the tea pot. 1
  • Add water and your done! The unit is free standing so it can be leveled and no holes are drilled in the whiskey barrel. I put it all away every winter and take it out and set it up in the spring. 1
  • Last year we poured a concrete base that the whiskey barrel sits on so it doesn't sink into the dirt. 1
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Tea pot fountain instructions.

Here are the instructions of how we made my tea pot fountain. Hope it helps with all of you who are interested!
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Julee S Bangor, MI
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  • I received an email asking about the water, close up of the beads used to make the water, from Michaels in the section that has the fake plants. These are plastic with a hole in them to string on thin picture hanging wire. 3
  • The head is a old coffee pot with chandelier parts for the eyes and hat 6

Yard Art, Recycling

Keeping junk out of the landfill. So I have finally run out of clay pots and have moved on to the next best thing. Coffee cans, soup cans, paint cans, teapots, chandelier parts and even anchovy cans for the feet. Meet my newest garden helper.

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  • Super easy wreath made from flower pots! 2
  • Add an assortment of small pots to a grapevine wreath. See blog for pot sizes.
  • Fill them with faux flowers and Spanish moss. 2

Got Some Leftover Flower Pots? Make a Wreath!

#Recycle #RepurposingandUpcycling Use those leftover flower pots ...»
to make an easy wreath for spring and summer! Just add them to a grapevine wreath, fill with faux flowers and Spanish moss and hang! I have a super sunny porch so real plants are out of the question...but that might work for you. Wouldn't it be pretty filled with succulents? Find a complete tutorial on my blog.

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Debbie @ Confessions of a... Buford, GA
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  • Fun and easy little man made of flower pots for your garden
  • Top him off with his "head"...another larger pot filled with a fun creeping plant such as Creeping Jenny to serve as hair.
  • Make the arms and legs by stacking small pots spaced with corks and threaded with twine.
  • Add the arms and legs to the body...made of tow larger pots.
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A Fun and Whimsical Flower Pot Man for Your Garden

#OutdoorProjects Want to add a little whimsy to your garden? This little guy made of flower pots might be just the thing! He's ...»
fun and easy to make! Just finish him off with the "hair" of your choice...mine is Creeping Jenny...and enjoy! A complete tutorial can be found on my blog.

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Debbie @ Confessions of a... Buford, GA
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I made this topsy turvy planter/birdbath and I show you step-by-step how to create your own!

http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2012/03/diy-g...
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Beth, Home Stories A to Z Harrisburg, PA
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My Terra cotta man

I had this in my front yard and decided to upgarde him,, I had my granddaughter paint and actually make him have a personality,, he turned out cute, ,
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Lonnie V Fairborn, OH
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Make a Clay Pot Garden Buddy

Gardeners have a wide variety of "tastes" when it comes to landscape decorations. If you are looking for directions to make a garden buddy out of flower pots, here's a good link:

http://www.realtor.com/home-garden/gardening...

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Walter Reeves Decatur, GA
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