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Garden Ideas That Bring Travel Home!
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items My parents were avid gardeners. My mum would design and my dad would dig. My sisters and I grew up loving the ambiance of a garden. I am a late bloomer, only really embracing gardening in my retirement. These are some of my favourite concepts and sup...
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Garden Plants and Ideas
Garden Tools
Water Features and Benches
Garden Plants and Ideas
Gardening is a lot of trial and error for me. Researching has become a favourite past-time in designing my garden. I try to discover which plants like sun and which like shade and who plays well with others. Follow my ever-growing list of suggestions...
I love this film and have watched the DVD several times. It inspires me in my gardening. It's based on the true story about the Irish garden designer, Mary Reynolds, who dares to dream of competing in the world's most prestigious garden event, the Ch...
Dare To Be Wild
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Lowe's is close by so they get the bulk of my garden shopping. The first two photos are from my garden. I love trying to bring my travel favourites in to my garden.
Outdoor Plants at Lowes.com
I have several of these trellises for different vines and plants.
Garden Arbors & Trellises for Outdoor Decor | Lowe's
I love this irrigation system. I can travel and know that my garden will be fine without me. Note: in the winter beforethe first freeze, I disconnect the hubs and bring them in the garage, then reconnect them after the last freeze is for sure behind ...
Orbit 4 Output Port Adjustable Digital hose end timer
The front porch created with these patio stones.
12.0-in L x 12.0-in W x 2.0-in H Square Red Concrete Patio stone
Garden Tools
Every hobby or activity is better with the appropriate tools. These are the ones in my tool shed that make gardening easier.
I love trimming my hedges with this and all my power garden tools are Craftsman so that in many cases the batteries are interchangeable. It's not heavy and easy to operate.
CRAFTSMAN V20 20-volt max 20-in Battery Hedge Trimmer 1.5 Ah Battery Included , Charger Included
I love this garden toy! The house I bought has tons of overgrown shrubs and trees. This makes taming the jungle fun! It's easy to use and efficient. If you have a garden with tall limbs to trim or deep, dense shrubs, This is your tool.
Fiskars 54 in. EZ Reach Stik Tree Pruner 92346935K
Works well and is easy to swap out the string when needed. It charges quickly. All of my power tools are Craftsman so that the batteries can be interchangeable, for the most part.
CRAFTSMAN V20 20-Volt Cordless 13-in String Trimmer Kit with 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger
This works well, is easy to maneuver, and quick to charge. I love it. All of my power tools are Craftsman so that the batteries can be interchangeable, for the most part.
CRAFTSMAN V20 20-volt, 20-in Push Battery Walk Mower with (2) 5 Ah Battery Included
Water Features and Benches
Gardening is such a serene form of therapy, while still keeping you fit the Mediterranean way. These benches and water features beckon to me to sit and enjoy my efforts.
I love this book. so many fabulous ideas! It's filled with great photos and explanations. Assuming it's out of print, as this vendor had the best used copy I could find.
CL GARDENER WATER FEATURES FOR EVER
The first photo is shows these stepping stones that I put under my stone bench.
Oldcastle 24-in L x 13-in W x 2-in H Irregular Rio Concrete Stepping stone
The first photo is the bench I got for my backyard. Each Ace store has a different selection. Nothing like sitting in the garden for tranquility and pondering your life's blessings!
ACE Hardware - Garden Supplies
This is in my front porch garden. I got it to match my flower pots. Easy to work with and love the little “extra” it brings to the porch.
Origin 21 29-in H Plastic Electric Powered Tiered Outdoor Fountain Pump Included
The first three photos are the fountains I have in the backyard (showing the fountain at night and day time) and the front yard, respectively. I love water features.
allen + roth 40.2-in H Resin Electric Powered Rock Outdoor Fountain Pump Included
I love this. I used to have to clean my birdbath every day in the summer. It would get voered in a red algae. Now in the peak summer season of heat and humidity, I can go a week or maybe two before I clean it. I no longer gets the red algae, but it d...
Copper Bird Bath Disk, Flower Shape, 99.99% Pure
The first photo is the bird bath I chose to honour my parents.
Birdbaths for Outdoor Beauty & Wildlife Appeal | Lowe's