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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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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 2 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 3 hours ago
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    Douglas Hunt 2 hours ago
    How lucky that you were able to move so many plants to your new home. It gave you a great ...»
    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 3 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 3 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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    Organized Clutter 3 hours ago
    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:

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Daune | Cottage in the Oa... Greenville, NC Yesterday
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    Christina 3 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 10 hours ago
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Creatures From Outer Space or TheDeep Lagoon?

While looking like something from outer space or the Deep Lagoon. This animal is native to Colorado. Lives in waterways and ponds from prairies to Denver to the mountains. Do you know ...»
what it is?

We can build you an outstanding water feature that would be the perfect home to one of these little guys... Rocky Mountain WaterScape can design a water feature for every budget and location, from small cascading fountains and ecosystem Koi ponds to meandering streams and mega waterfalls. Our proven techniques, backed by 12 years of experience, can turn your project into an aquatic paradise, satisfying the requirements that are associated with creating actual streams, falls, pondless waterfalls, or ponds. Check out our website for more great photos and information: www.rmwaterscape.com

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Rocky Mountain WaterScape Erie, CO 19 hours ago
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    Lori J 12 hours ago
    Mudpuppies? They look like something on the way to becoming a salamander.
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  • American flags were added to the deck planters planted with white begonias, blue ageratum and red fuchsias.
  • Wrap silverware bundles in a paper doily and tie with jute twine!
  • Baby's Breath & Carnations in a blue-tinted mason jar with a few little flags make a quick patriotic centerpiece.
  • Coordinating napkins and plates and a woven basket tote add to the fun!
  • Grandmom's potato salad ~ the best ever!
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Patriotic Picnic BBQ ~ Happy Memorial Day !

For Flag Day, Memorial Day or July Fourth, why not use some inexpensive decorations to highlight the holiday? Using a blue and white pin-striped sheet, paper doilies, jute twine, mason ...»
jars and flag accents can turn your picnic table red, white and blue! Go through to my blog post for recipes for the best Chicken BBQ sauce ever and my grandmother's homemade potato salad too!

http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/july-4...

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Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE 2 days ago
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    Barb Rosen 14 hours ago
    Maybe I can be your assistant when you turn professional : )
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  • Before.  Drab & sad.
  • After!  Bright, clean & cheery!
  • Such an easy makeover with big impact!

Reviving Old Wood Outdoor Furniture With a Coat of Paint!

Give your old furniture a makeover with a coat of paint! It's so easy to make your outdoor space look amazing...don't be afraid of colour!
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Jo-Anna Canada 2 days ago
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    Jo-Anna 19 hours ago
    Thank you Sherrie!
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