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Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

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Outdoor living is a year-round topic on Hometalk. Hometalk members are busy planning and maintaining outdoor living spaces from the heat of summer to the cold of winter. Some folks are professionals who post gorgeous pictures of the outdoor living dreamscapes they've built. Other folks are DIYers who are revamping their outdoor living areas, building outdoor furniture, or planning an outdoor living room for the first time. Whether you're a novice or an expert, join a conversation about outdoor living rooms on Hometalk.



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Create Outdoor Bliss in 3 Steps!

It's getting warmer outside and you know what that means! Extend your livingspace outdoors. Eat outside, read outside, relax outside, play outside...justget outside! Creating an inviting ...»
outdoor space is easy. Follow these 3 stepsand you'll never want to go inside again!

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Mohawk Home Calhoun, GA Yesterday
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    Lillace Christianson 50 minutes ago
    A colorful rug does make such a lovely difference in an outdoor area!
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  • My take on the garden hose wreath.
  • Window boxes on the fence.
  • A gift from my son, who knows my fetish oh so well.
  • Hostas in containers.
  • The iron work on the fence is a bit of an old bench. I moved this chair into this area and added a bicycle basket planter on the fence.
  • My tower has grown by one more level this year and continues to be one of my favorite elements.
  • I have such a fetish for galvanized stuff.
  • My neighbors had to remove four towering pines this spring..changing the quality of light.
  • Hangers on the shed with spray painted pots.
  • Wax begonias under planting boxwoods in patio pots.
  • A bit of silliness.
  • I love geraniums.
  • I love container gardening, especially when I can put together unusual combinations of greenery.
  • Just another view of one of two thrifted planters...my husband dreams of huge ceramic planters and I dream of affording them!
  • Hose wreath number two--yep, I am so cheap, er thrifty,that I cut one hose in two.
  • A moment of silence for the three trees we lost this winter.  Hello roses.
  • So, if you have an old aquarium stand laying about, I have a suggestion for you.
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Beginning to Look Like Spring...

It sure feels like my garden is off to a very slow start. What a Schizophrenic start we have had to the growing season. In just a few short weeks we have had snow, 100 degree temperatures, and a bit of a cold snap.

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Lori J Broken Bow, NE 11 hours ago
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    Alexandra Arena 2 hours ago
    Just beautiful, Lori! Such helpful tips for those of us who want to try and make our gardens ...»
    more springy!

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Spring Foam on the Pond Surface? No Worries, Its Just Fish Spawning!

During this time of the year, Turpin Landscaping receives many phone calls asking about the foam on the surface of their ponds and why their fish are overly active. Assuming that others ...»
had the same questions, I thought it would be nice to take a few lines to address what pond owners are seeing.

Fish reproduce through a method called spawning. Different fish will spawn using different methods but the simple overview is that the female fish will release her eggs into the water while the male fish will release their sperm into the water. This sperm is what causes the foam and sheen on the surface of the water. The extra energy you are seeing from your fish is caused by the male fish knocking the eggs from the female fish. They will use their tails to hit the females against the sides of the pond to knock their eggs loose.

The behavior you see is perfectly natural and you do not need to change any of your pond care habits to accommodate for this behavior. Additionally, if you do not see baby fish, this is also natural. Fish will eat the eggs of others so it is rare for fish to reach adulthood. The most important thing to remember is this is a natural process and your pond will clear shortly without any interference!

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Turpin Landscaping Inc Coatesville, PA 3 hours ago
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  • Dogwood tree garden;
  • Bleeding Hearts, Astilbe, Star o' Bethlehem, Peonies, Lillies, in front and small Azaleas, varigated Hostas behind.
  • Hyacynths, Tulips Daphies for spring, Lilly and hostas egde the garage. A very sunny spot.
  • Astilbe, short Irises Coral bells and balloon flowers with room to grow.
  • This was the toughest.  Tree roots, moss, crab grass. Uncovered 6" of driveway. Added Compost & Peat then planted,  Bulds, Sedum, more Hosta ( of course). Stone crop, Bell flowers,  St Jos. Tears, Lillies, yellow bells & Irises, too.
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Transplanted Perennials From Old Home to New Yard - Weed Control

In November of 2012 I planted bulbs to start - sorry no pics from the results. Actually move in started gardens at the base of front trees, the side of the garage and driveway. I love ...»
perrenials because; they spread, propogate themselves, eventually growd out weeds, (at least til the fall), add color, texture, interest to our otherwise flat nad boring landscape. Already, neighbors stop to chat and make comments on how nice things look. I just smale and say - wait 'til next year.

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Carol S Greenville, RI 4 hours ago
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    start on the new garden, and tied it to what came before.

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  • This photo shows the house before it was painted and the lawn before we started building the patio.  It was UGLY.
  • After some good teamwork between my husband and me, this is our finished product.  We spend lots of time out here.

We Built Our Patio

When we bought our house, the back yard was full of gravel. We sold it on Craig's list, and got to work grading the soil and building a brick patio. Here is a step by step description of ...»
our process: http://the2seasons.com/2011/12/28/revisiting...

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The 2 Seasons Lexington, KY 4 hours ago
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Decorating With Wood Barrels

I have become obsessed with all sorts of vintage style pails, barrels and crates and was thrilled to find my own little treasure at a local thrift shop for a mere $5! Here are some photos ...»
that have inspired me for both indoor and outdoor uses of different types and sizes of barrels. I would love to get my hands on more for some possible wedding decorations... You can check out my blog at the link below to view the rest of the photos.

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Katie Murphy Alpharetta, GA 4 hours ago
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  • I purchased the vinyl tablecloth at Walmart. I thought the checks with the inset stars was perfect for the holiday.
  • I decided to keep the place settings simple. 
A woven charger from Goodwill, plain white dinner plates from Ikea, flatware from Family Dollar and napkins from Walmart.
  • For the centerpiece I placed white petunias into a planter from Ikea.
  • A wonderful way to start summer! 
Outside enjoying the sunshine and good food!
  • To see how I set up this inexpensive and festive table, go here: http://www.kathewithane.com/2013/05/memorial-day-bbq-tablescape.html
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Memorial Day BBQ Table

Memorial Day is the day set aside to remember those that give us the freedoms we, as Americans, enjoy everyday.It is also the official start of summer and Mr. B breaking out his mad skills on the BBQ grill!

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Kathe With An E (Kathe) Aurora, CO Yesterday
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    Love the blue checks!
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  • Mosaic Birdbath---we used old broken dishes that we already had..... #MayGarden
  • Mosaic Birdbath---we used old broken dishes that we already had..... #MayGarden
  • Mosaic Birdbath---we used old broken dishes that we already had..... #MayGarden
  • Mosaic Birdbath---we used old broken dishes that we already had..... #MayGarden
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Mosaic Birdbath

We had this great little concrete birdbath-you know, the ones you can get at potteries, outlets, etc. Super cheap. And plain. I've never been into plain too much. So, the kids and I ...»
decided to spruce it up a bit. This is a super easy project and fun to do......for all the materials needed and the how-to you can head on over here:

#MayGarden #DIY #Summer #garden

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Daune | Cottage in the Oa... Greenville, NC Yesterday
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    Christina 4 hours ago
    This looks adorable- what a great re-do!- so colorful and fun! I have some broken china I was ...»
    saving for a project- I also love your "play in the Dirt" plaque! a riot

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Jelly Jar Yard Lights

I used half pint glass jars with solar lights glued to the inside of the jars to light my walkway.
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Faith Perry Bend, OR 11 hours ago
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  • My new clothesline.
  • Retractable clothesline.

Love My New Retractable Clothesline

I know, I know. . . it looks like Ma, Pa and Lil Junior have their laundry out to dry, but save the jokes and share the clothesline love. Drying clothes outdoors is great for the ...»
environment, pocketbook and clothing, and now I finally have one.

My laundry room is right off my kitchen and on hot days I can really heat up the house if I'm feeling particularly domestic (okay, so maybe it doesn't happen very often, but the point is that it does happen). While I finally have a main floor laundry, I don't have direct access to the backyard without trekking through the basement. It was my husband who suggested a deck-sized line might work, and that was the all the urging I needed to locate a small 20 foot retractable line for about $13.00 at Home Depot. They also carry a 40 foot version for under $20.00.

The line was super easy to install and is small enough to stay unobtrusive (unless it's strung out across your tiny deck with swimwear pinned along it). I was so excited to hang my laundry on the line for the first time, no matter how it looked (thankfully the neighbors don't have a clear view). Maybe it's because I know it's a great alternative to heated drying or because I can't help but think of my Nannie and her old clothesline; but for whatever reason, it makes me smile. . . and this is laundry we're talking about.

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Small Talk Mama Kansas City, MO 21 hours ago
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    Becky J 14 hours ago
    I plan my laundry around good weather. I only hang out jeans, towels & bedding, however. ...»
    Everything else will need ironed unless it's super windy. I figure I save at least 45 minutes of electricity each time.

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