Fountain Ideas, Tips & Guides

John e mailed asking for information about planning and planting a clematis Garden, and what a great idea!

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Almost all of us have dealt with a leaky pen at some point in our lives. While fountain pens have the reputation of being the messiest, other types of pens like ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, markers, and sketch pens may also end up staining your hands, clothes, and carpets. 

Are you looking for a decorative addition to your property? A birdbath is a great choice that’s pretty, functional, and fun.When spring arrives in my corner of Pennsylvania, I’m surrounded by woodpeckers

Ever since I was a child, a favorite pastime during the summer evenings was watching bats fly over an open yard.I’d lie down in the shaggy grass and watch t

With its deep purple leaves and long, colorful flower spikes, purple fountain grass is among the loveliest of the ornamental grasses.Alas, its beauty is fleeting. Hardy in Zones 9 to 11, P. x advena ‘Rubrum’ is gr

There is something sweetly pleasurable about writing with a fountain pen. Whether is it a love letter or a thank you note, thoughts written with a fountain pen flow freely and effortlessly.

Being surrounded by fresh greenery and florals improves our physical, emotional and mental well-being — which means houseplants and outdoor gardens are the key to making your house feel like a home, both indoors and out. There are a ton of affordable ways to reinvent your small outdoor space, whether you're hoping to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs, or stick with simple perennial flowers, bushes and ground cover plants. To prove that decorating a small landscape is easier than you may think, we've rounded up charming small garden ideas that you'll want to steal when spring rolls around.

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People put a lot of effort into creating a functional, comfortable home, with every room set up for their particular needs. An outdoor living room is the perfect space to lounge and entertain, which is why it's essential to curate a space that you and your family love.