Last week I rounded up a selection of porch swings perfect for lazy summer days. Porch swings aren't always practical - you need a very secure spot to suspend one. That's where outdoor gliders come in!

Earlier this week I looked at online sources for gardening supplies which, if you don't have a car or you're pressed for time, are great for getting your garden gear. But if your idea of a relaxing Spring Sunday is strolling through a garden center, breathing in the scent of wet soil and planning your own little outdoor space, this list is for you.  

Whether your garden consists of one fern on a windowsill or an entire wall filled with a vertical garden, you're going to need to water your greens. And, of course, being the stylish sort, you'll want a nice looking watering can to do the job. We understand. We like stylish things too. 

If you're lucky enough to have some outdoor space, now's the time to start putting it to use. Or at least lay the groundwork. Once Memorial Day rolls around, you'll want that little outdoor escape, even if it's just a fire escape or front stoop. These five stores have great online catalogs to help you get started ... and you never even have to leave your living room.

Rustic wood, natural materials, and a bit of living greenery give a bedroom a serene, touch of spring feel. Whether your budget is large or a bit less, you can get an Organic Modern room that's both restful and awakening.

One of my favorite memories of the summers of my youth was sitting on my best friend's porch swing, lazing away the day while gently rocking back and forth. As an adult, I don't have a front porch but if I did, I would definitely be swinging in one of these. 

With warm weather on its way comes the opportunity to dine al fresco, one of the great pleasures of the season. Eating in the open air also means flies making a dive for your meal and just generally getting in the way. Here is a safe and easy way to repel these pests without using harmful sprays. More

With spring weather just around the corner, I've got the itch to refresh my deck. Pillows, table covers, and seat cushions are an easy and effective way to update old pieces, and there are a number of affordable textile options available in every color of the rainbow. 

I used to buy outdoor light strings at Smith & Hawken and Martha Stewart, but Smith & Hawken's only licensed through Target now and Martha Stewart no longer makes the versions I liked, so I've begun to look elsewhere and round out my source list. With LED bulbs and solar-powered lights becoming more accessible and online retailers like Amazon and Lamps Plus stocking huge inventories, there's actually a ton of good options out there. More

Children have the oft-forgotten innate ability to see beyond "what is" into the realm of "what could be". A large tree, a hillside, a pile of discarded lumber...all these are the raw materials for architects, engineers, and explorers in the making. Somewhere down the line a vast majority of us adults lose this vision and forget the joys of imagining and making. Here are four reminders we all have a slumbering creative waiting to reawaken regardless of age...