The previous time Ken had visited the show, just a couple of weeks prior, we got so sidetracked into talking about favorite tools that we rely on that we barely started sharing our garden resolutions, and then time ran out. So he’s back as promised to make his confessions, and I made mine–ranging from reclaiming grass paths that have grown too narrow, to tactics for avoiding overwhelm, and even a commitment to sharing plants (and the important of ruthlessly tossing some out, too).Read along as you listen to the December 30, 2019 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on iTunes or Spotify or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here).Plus: To celebrate the new year and decade, I‘m offering two giveaways with this edition of the show and blog: a chance to enter to win Ken’s 2019 book, “The Scent
25 Beautiful Patio Garden Ideas for Inspiration
03.07.2023 - 13:31 / balconygardenweb.com
Here are some amazing DIY Patio Garden Ideas that can make your outdoor space go from dull to super cool in no time!
This colorful garden is perfect for small patios. Add in vivid furniture with variegated plants to complete the look!
A big outdoor patio is all you need for this lavish setup complete with a step-up furniture bay and a garden.
Transform the outdoor space with flowers, pumpkins, modern furniture, and a lots of plants!
Make a mini hut in the open space with a flower garden. It will surely make your patio stand out!
The huge leaves of a palm tree will invite a tropical touch to a patio.
Cover an open patio and grow trailing with other plants to make it look lush green.
Add hanging ferns with a chair along with some potted plants and a couch for a modern patio.
This garden design exudes a touch of class with greenery and modern furniture.
A large backyard patio can be used to make a tiered garden with modern furniture and many plants!
A large backyard patio garden with a wooden deck to sit, makes for an appealing addition.
A sloped patio garden with tall trees, wooden design elements, and modern furniture completes the look.
Make a step-up wooden sitting arrangement on a backyard patio with hanging lights and a chair.
A mini pond at the backyard patio will give you a chance to grow aquatic plants.
A wooden walkway renders a modern touch while the flowers make it look more appealing.
A backyard full of flowers with a stone path is all you need to make it look dreamy!
Transform the look of a small patio with some flowers, a wooden garden fence, and modern furniture.
An ingress sitting section with a fire pit makes for a modern garden in a backyard patio.
Line up the furniture below a large tree to make a cozy little garden
8 garden resolutions for 2020, with ken druse (+ book giveaways)
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Gardens That Move | 22 DIY Mobile Garden Ideas That Are Totally Ingenious
At Tidy Mom, the blogger Jessica shares how she made a wooden outdoor planter on wheels. You can also use it as an indoor planter. Some woodworking and painting are required. But, overall, it’s not that difficult.
Jeff’s Flower-Filled Patio Garden
I am Jeff Sisil. My wife and I live in Cypress, California. I started gardening about 20 years ago. Here are some current photos of spring plants and flowers. I’m having pretty good luck with hydrangeas and staghorn ferns. I also grow bromeliads, tillandsias, Spanish moss, succulents, nasturtium, senecio, and a few others. The challenge for me is managing the space. Our little patio garden brings us so much joy and beauty. I hope you enjoy our pictures!
7 DIY Wasp Trap Ideas for Garden
Choose a bottle with raised bottom and create a channel through it, wide enough to let the wasp fly in. Complete instructions are available at Garden Therapy.
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The gardens at Great Dixter.
Herb Garden Ideas for New Gardeners
Starting a new herb garden can be a wonderful introduction to growing your own food. It is great for novice cooks and culinary masterminds alike since it can provide easy access to a range of fresh herbs throughout the summer and potentially all year round.
Ideas for Reusing Old Clothes and Textiles in the Garden
Upcycling old clothes and textiles in your garden can be a great way to find new life in old materials, and keep those items from waste streams. Making use of these old materials can also help us reduce the things that we may need to buy to maintain our gardens and transform them into the productive and attractive places we want them to be.
The Most Ingenious Vertical Garden Ideas For Small Spaces
When you’ve got the urge to grow flowers or veggies, but don’t have the space, vertical gardens are the perfect solution. Whether you live in an apartment, have a small yard or want to bring the outdoors inside, by going up instead of out, you can have the lush flower or food garden you’ve always craved.
21 Beautiful Colorful Kitchen Ideas with Plants
These Beautiful Colorful Kitchen Ideas with Plants are for you if you love little blingy interiors with a touch of nature!
70 Nicest Patio Garden Ideas | Best Patio Gardens
If you are into garden scaping, these are the Nicest Patio Garden Ideas you must definitely check out! They are easy, and you can try them on both small and big patios and decks.
10 Cool Patio Decor Ideas that Will Help You Maximize Outdoor Space
Decorating an outdoor area for both plants and furniture can create a beautiful and functional oasis. Here are some Patio Decor Ideas that Will Help You Maximize Outdoor Space!