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Gardens are a way for everyday homeowners to escape their crazy lives, go destress and enjoy the day. How will you create a sacred space for yourself?

(https://www.serenataflowers.com/pollennation/dust-mold-flower-pollen/) Looking to plant a garden outside of your dream home, but have the world's worst allergies? Here are the best flowers to plant when you struggle with the sniffles!

(http://vapenw.co/sage-perennial-gardening/garden-flower-box-design-suitable-add-flower-garden-box-ideas-suitable-add-flower-garden-birthday-ideas-and-sage-perennial-gardening/) Flowers are always a beautiful addition to one's home. They add a sense of beauty and style to the outside of a home and allow for home owners to develop new hobbies such as gardening. If your favorite flowers are roses, here are some other flowers that may look nice planted next to some your favorite roses. 

One of the most important design elements in a garden is structure. It’s easy (ok, it is a little bit of work!) to add structure by adding paths and garden walkways. They give the eye a place to rest, follow, and let you lead visitors throughout the garden. Classic DIY garden walkway ideas & projects can be done in a weekend, and can seriously up the anty on any garden design. Even adding a simple DIY pathway from the street to the front door adds value. You can direct the garden wanderings or keep visitors out of special areas. Also, garden walkways can lead the eye to the important focal points and recreation areas of your yard. Try out these projects shown here to give your garden a smart framework and foundation.

Trex decking is a known name for its long lasting product and stunning finish. See how one couple transformed their backyard with Trex decking. For more photos of their deck reveal click here. https://theinspiredroom.net/2018/07/11/our-new-trex-deck-reveal-before-after/#_a5y_p=6718216

Colorful plantings, winding pathways, and plenty of green screens transform an urban lot that's exposed to passersby on three sides into a private oasis. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/creating-secret-garden On a corner lot in the city, with an alley running along the back, it can be quite a challenge to create private outdoor space. Find out here how one homeowner transformed her backyard into a secret oasis. 

Warm weather is headed our way, and so are the creepy-crawly insects that come with the season. We did a little research to find out which plants to plant to ward off unwelcome visitors. Check out the list below! Marigolds Marigolds are a flower with deep fall colors, mostly containing oranges, reds and maroons. This beautiful flower will keep away pests like tomato worms, white flies, nematodes and beetles with its velvety petals. Image via www.burpee.com Lavender Lavendar is a perfect for those who love a nice floral aroma. Not only is lavendar ideal for inside your home, its perfect for keeping away fleas, moths and mosquitoes. Image via www.burpee.com Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums usually come in shades of red, pink, yellow and oranges, and they are a great plant to invest in as they're human and pet friendly. They'll help keep out root nematodes and Japanese beetles, which can both be tricky to rid! Image via www.burpee.com ...

Outdoor lighting can be an inexpensive way to glam up your landscaping or garden area. Lights are a great way to decorate outdoors because there are so many different options you have to choose from. Check out some of these neat lights for ideas: Image via www.wordpress.com Image via www.pinterest.com Image via www.pinterest.com Image via www.pinterest.com Image via www.pinterest.com Sources www.apieceofrainbow.com www.pinterest.com

It can be hard to maintain privacy when your neighbors are just a few feet away next door. Luckily for you, there are several opportunities to increase the amount of privacy that you have. Different types of barriers like fencing and shrubbery can work wonders to separate you into your own world! Consider four ways that you can get more privacy in your own backyard! Image via www.deucecitieshenhouse.com 1. Fencing - Fencing is great because there's a lot of options, and you can choose the height and width you need more easily. Also, if you're looking to save money, this is a good DIY option. Skim through Pinterest and look at what some other people have done with their fences. Image via www.rusticbrick.com 2. Landscaping - There are lots of options you have to add in some privacy landscaping. Incorporating stones or a mixed garden is common. Putting in a strategically placed shed or covered patio area can also be a good alternative for landscaping. ...

There's a few different things to consider when you're watering your lawn. Over-watering will just be a waste and could kill your lawn; under-watering could kill your lawn too, and it could be even harder to bring back to life. Follow these tips to get a nice, even green. Image via www.kingofwallpapers.com Water early  Water your lawn between 5 AM and 9 AM for best results. This will allow the water to soak into the ground, and the sun's hot rays won't burn off the water droplets during these hours. Watering at night will likely cause mildew or fungus as it doesn't have time to "dry off," so to speak. Image via www.gcastd.org Avoid sprinklers Automated sprinkler systems are not efficient unless you're away on vacation. They do not spread water evenly across your yard, giving your lawn a patchy appearance. Also, they are known to waste water as there isn't really regulation of the water. Image via www.letkidsbekids.co.uk ...