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Great Ideas for the Great Outdoors

Whether you just like to sit outside in the morning with your coffee, or enjoy indulging in delicious dinners outdoors, or even if you simply like to relax to soothing sounds outside in the evening, you may find your experience interrupted by pests. In another article, I mentioned using marigolds as a good way to keep some insects away, since they don’t care for the scent. Instead of just planting some near the house, however, you might also want to consider picking up some potted marigolds. They are bright and beautiful, and you will be able to move them with … Continue reading →

The Backyard: Another Guest Room?

In warmer months, a backyard can serve as another room for both guests and family members. At other times of the year with the help of accented lighting, a yard can provide pretty views. The outdoors is seen by lighting designers as a room exposed to the elements. The hedges are walls and the trees are ceilings while all of their inhabitants, birds, insects and other fauna, are guests and pests, two entities often synonymous with rooms. An attractive feature, such as a colorful flowerbed, is usually highlighted in whatever lighting design is chosen. Night lighting has its advantages. Unlike … Continue reading →