Relief For Elevator Shaft Syndrome
The chief drawback in trying to design gardens to fit these circumstances is lack of color. The gardens tend to become a single green monochromatic palette, offering little visual relief. The truth, of course, is ... [... more]
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All-White Gardens
When the Johnsons first began transforming their backyard into an all-white retreat, they discovered the importance of proper plant selection. Kathy loved the sunny borders they saw in England, and for two summers ... [... more]
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Montana-Style Retreat
Homeowners Stacey and Alan Forsythe would like to turn their large, mostly dirt backyard into a play space for their two small children. Plus, the Forsythes need some creative storage for their garden tools. Designer ... [... more]
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Purple Is Two-Faced; Use It With Care
With a new knowledge of the two purples and how they relate to other colors, you will have the basis for a great garden. It tells you how to choose plants by color, and it dictates that you choose those that bloom at ... [... more]
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Fragrant Options For The Garden
Chocolate flower (Berlandiera lyrata): A new arrival this year on the Plant Select 2004 list of recommended flowers for the Rocky Mountains area, this native wildflower produces dark-eyed, yellow daisies that exude a ... [... more]
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Seasonal Foyer Decor
Create a vignette with a rustic wooden chair warmed with a throw, decorative straw hat and a basket of mums and pumpkins next to it. The chair is a focal point that 's also functional for removing shoes. ... [... more]
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Interior Shutters And Window Boxes
1. Cut two pine boards to the desired length for each shutter. Place them wrong side down and chisel out a small horizontal section toward the top and bottom of each to hold a metal strap (figure A). Be sure to leave ... [... more]
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Door Wreaths
When the warm weather arrives, vibrant silk flowers on a twig wreath last until fall when seasonal foliage and gourds are used. Then the cycle begins all over again! ... [... more]
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Trade Secrets
Interior designer Jacquelin Quarles-McCoy suggests stopping the rusting process of rusted-tin accessories by applying a clear-coat matte finish (see photo) until the desired color is achieved. ... [... more]
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Outdoor Items/Indoor Use
Mount a square garden trellis on a wall and use it for hanging objects such as clothing, towels, belts, a quilt, etc. To make a screen out of it, fabric can be attached. ... [... more]
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Furniture Protectors
Protect indoor surfaces by using dabs of kitchen and bath adhesive caulk on the bottom of concrete and stone accessories since felt or rubber furniture pads won 't stick to them (figure A). ... [... more]
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Outside Ornaments Indoors
An iron trellis becomes a work of art when hung inside on a narrow wall (figure A). It can also frame the sides of a window to soften the edges without hanging a window treatment. ... [... more]
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