Garden Inspiration: Patios

Do you have a patio? Don't all of these look very inviting?

Images via Sunset.

Neat Things: Garden Gnomes

You know, something for the neighborhood kids to steal...

...get yours at the first link below.

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DIY Project: Outdoor Chandelier

Create an enchanting retreat in a corner of your yard with a chandelier you can make in an hour. All you need is a wire basket, a few glass jars, and some chandelier crystals.

Pick out a wire basket with a handle and a flat base (find at home and garden shops, online auctions, and thrift or antique stores). Some are designed to hold glassware or small pots ― the built-in partitions will hold your jars in place.

Hang your crystals from the base and top; for a very fancy look, loop two strands of glass beads across the bottom.

Attach your chandelier to a patio roof or tree with a length of matching chain or a metal plant hanger. When you're seated, it should float just above eye level. Place tea lights or votives in the jars, light the candles, and enjoy the glow!

Seattle's Swanky Nest has a great selection of baubles.

Project and image via Sunset - FOUND HERE.

Garden Inspiration: Urn Table

Root succulents in an 18-inch-diameter urn filled to 6 1/2 inches below the rim with potting soil, topped with a 24-inch round of tempered glass ― sold as a tabletop ― on the rim. This mini-greenhouse can double as a table for a lightly shaded patio. To keep condensation from building up on the underside of the glass, remove the glass tabletop every few days for an hour or so. Once the succulents are rooted (about four weeks), transfer them to pots or garden beds and fill the table with glass balls, shells, or your choice of decoration.



FOUND HERE.