Fire Pit Upgrade for Under $25

Elm trees are some of the most majestic and resilient plants in nature. Their iconic features make them stand out amongst other species as a symbol of strength and fortitude.We link to vendors to help you find releva

Outdoor fountains add style and serenity to any outdoor living area and can totally transform the entire atmosphere of any backyard space. Their beauty often comes with a high price tag but I’m going to share how to make a fountain for under $50! By using a pot and five-gallon bucket I already had on hand and buying a pump, tubing, and small amount of bagged river rock, I created a water fountain that adds classic beauty to the backyard seating area.

Homeowners pay close attention to how their home looks during the day but many neglect the way it looks after dark. Outdoor and walkway lighting is a wonderful way to increase safety and security around your home but also provides a dramatic boost to your nighttime curb appeal. These DIY concrete and PVC walkway lights will have neighbors slowing down to take a closer look and give your yard a fun and inexpensive glow.

I found this glass topped table at a flea market for $5.00. I liked the height but it was too plain — it needed to be DIY-ed!

I love fire pits for how they look like, the warmth they provide, of how family and friends gather around it and have a good time. The absolute satisfaction that comes from kindling the fire and leaning back comfortably, watching the flame and falling into a sweet sleep is a feeling you cannot replicate.

Fire pits for wood decks are essentially like any other fire pit – other than the fact that they were specially designed to prevent heat from damaging your wooden deck. These types of fire pits have another very common use – they are installed on plastic decks; the design and construction of the fire pits ensure the plastic does not get damaged from all the heat.

Explore the world of DIY container water gardens and bring nature’s serenity into your home. With these creative ideas, you can transform everyday containers into peaceful aquatic oases, perfect for growing water-loving plants.

Do you have leftover brick from another project? Learn how to make a fire pit with leftover bricks. For those of you that have been around for a while, you know that we have done so many projects with the 2 pallets of reclaimed brick that we got from a local greenhouse. And we still have some left! We have been slowly creating a little backyard retreat, and instead of a fire pit where the bottom always rusts out, I decided to make a permanent fire pit with the leftover brick.

If you need split, seasoned firewood in the New Britain CT area, then contact Stonehedge Landscaping and Garden Center. We are Hartford and Middlesex county’s one-stop-shop, full-service garden center. The 2022 holiday season is just beginning, and winter is going to extend until mid-March! Make sure you are stocked with firewood for the holidays and give us a call today.Stonehedge Landscaping and Ga

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The latest trending motif in design? Nature everything! That’s probably why wood and faux bois garden stools are everywhere right now. Yes, a stylish tree stump is the chicest place to sit or display items. They can be used in the garden, of course, but they’re great for the home, too. They add a little bit of warmth and a natural aesthetic to any room, from a spot to set a coffee cup or table lamp in your bedroom, to an extra perch for a houseguest in your living room, to a place to display a candle or diffuser in the bathroom for a spa-like feel. And in the garden, well, they just blend in and become the perfect spot to sit and enjoy some fresh air.

If you have a large unutilized space beneath a large tree in your garden, this list of the Best Plants to Grow Under the Oak Tree will help you out.