When spring finally starts to hit, or summer calls, or the last days of autumn shine bright, all Steve and I want to do is get out onto our patio for warm nights with good…
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DIY Project: Contemporary Garden Water Feature Less than $30
Designing a DIY garden water feature can be a challenge if you are on a tight budget. It can be even more of a challenge if you are looking for a more modern looking water…
DIY Concrete Garden Globes
We all love those garden ornaments, but they can be pretty expensive anywhere you look. Here at TGG we decided to make our own DIY concrete garden globes, and it turned out to be a…
DIY Pumpkin Carving With A Drill
If you are looking for a pumpkin carving idea that’s easy, a little different, and can double for great fall decor as well, pumpkin carving with a drill is for you. You can place these…
DIY Cinder Block Planter
You may have seen other cinder block planters circulating the internet. Well we decided to post a version ourselves, because they’re just… so. darn. cool. We wanted to try one of our own, but do…
9 Stunning Ideas for Outdoor Globe String Lights!
Last weekend Steve had the idea that it was time to add globe string lights to the back patio. Especially since we were starting to see them on clearance in the garden section of just…
Palm Springs Desert Gardening: Lessons in Texture, Beauty and Form
A few weeks ago Steve and I took a quick trip down to lovely Palm Springs to check out…well, Palm Springs! But while we were there, we visited a lot of gardening sites that inspired…
Ornamental Grasses: Update Your Curb Appeal with Just One Plant
If your garden is getting a little tired, or just has never had any pizzazz, take a design trick from the pros. Add ornamental grasses! They contemporize any garden style, are easy to maintain and…
Got Ugly Metal Fence Posts? DIY Garden Project Cure!
Many areas of the country use metal fence posts in building back yard fences to provide a strong, long lasting barrier that stands up to wind and sun rot. The only problem with that solution…
DIY Project: How to Stain a Concrete Patio
One of the most boring parts of our garden design is also one of our most necessary- walkways, patios and driveways. Most of us have simple poured concrete, and while it definitely does the job,…
How to Make a Strawberry Pot Garden Water Fountain
When I first considered putting a water feature into my garden, I was intimidated. It seemed like a daunting task best left to people with a lot of money to pay for professional installation. Nothing…
Quick and Easy Garden Container Project
Looking for a quick and easy garden container to add some flair to a boring deck, yard or patio? Here is a before and after project that will take less than 30 minutes, can be…