Patio Furniture - What Type Should I Buy?

By Darren W Chow

When trying to decide which type of patio furniture you may wish to buy, you may want to think about a couple of things first. I will cover a few points of interest that you may not have given consideration to that will aide you in your decision.

Weather and climate conditions

Due to the scientific laws know as entropy, all matter will face deterioration at some point in time. Patio furniture no matter how expensive or durable will ultimately face the same fate. Although this principle can't be reversed, consumers can take measures that will prolong the deterioration process. Consider for a moment what happens to something when it is left outside in to face the elements. Some things hold up longer than others will. Indeed, patio furniture made of plastic will have a better chance of enduring the moisture of the snow and rain than a wood based model. Wood should be waterproofed in a finished that will repel water and not soak into the wood. Although these models may go for more money, in the long run it stands the best chance of holding up over time. Read More.

Always remember: Just Put A Little Attitude In It

June Decorating Tips For Your Flower Garden

By: LoLo5

What could be more beautiful than looking out from your deck or patio onto a flower garden that is is in full bloom. Here are some tips to keep your garden looking great for years to come.

FEED THEM RIGHT: The use of a high nitrogen fertilizer, the kind formulated for your lawns, encourages plants to create foliage, not flowers. For best results you should always use a bloom-boosting formula made specially for flower gardens.

FACE THE SUN: Most of your annual and perennial flowers will need full sun for at least 6 hours a day to produce an abundance of flowers. Keep this in mind when planting
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GIVE THEM LOTS OF SPACE: Most of your perennial flowers will need to be dug up and divided every four or five years in order to continue blooming at their best.

DEADHEAD OFTEN: Snip of faded flowers regularly to encourage plants to rebloom and keep your garden looking well-groomed.

Be sure to pinch back your chrysanthemums (always remove a few inches of the growing tips and buds) before the end of June. This will ensure that the plants will remain full and compact.

As I always say, Just Put A Little Attitude In It.

Discovering Natures Most Beautiful Creatures With Bird Houses, Birdbaths, Bird Feeders

By: LoLo5

There's nothing more wonderful that getting back to nature, even in small doses. You can't help feeling better and getting a better outlook on life, even in the worst of times, if you surround yourself with some of the beauty of nature. All you have to do is take the time to look. Most of us hurry through our busy days without taking the time to "Smell The Roses."

Some of the most beautiful creatures in nature are birds. They come in such beautiful colors and are so interesting to watch. By putting bird feeders, bird baths, and bird houses in your yard you will have constant access to these beautiful specimens of nature. If you have a garden with lots of colorful flowers birds will love you. These flowers provide them with food and shelter. If you provide them with some extra food and shelter, your garden will truly be a place they will return to year after year. Your yard could become their permanent year round home. Read More

Always remember. Just put a little attitude in it.