One of the joys of living in Phoenix is the ability to relish being outdoors year round. Granted, a pool and some shade are necessities during our lengthy summers, but more often than not you have one, or know someone who does. When I had the privilege of shooting Scuba's house in February, I was delighted to find one of the most incredible outdoor spaces I've ever seen.
DIY bloggers Chris and Julia Marcum (of Chris Loves Julia) finally got to working on a project they've been meaning to for years (hey, we've all been there!):
The weather's getting warmer, and we want to know how our readers decorate and use their outdoor spaces. Whether you have a Juliet balcony or a rolling lawn, a shared roof deck or a wraparound porch, we want to find out about your outdoor living style.
We teamed up with Furniture Today, the weekly trade newspaper for the furniture industry, to bring you this Outdoor Decorating Survey 2013. After submitting your answers, you'll have the opportunity to enter to win a $100 American Express gift card.* Thanks for your input and good luck in the drawing!
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I have a couple pairs of white pants that I always look forward to pulling out of the closet right around Memorial Day. Inspired by my love of white apparel for summer, here's a roundup of white pots and planters. Think of them as white pants for your plants.
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It may be Monday but I'm already thinking about the weekend. With Memorial Day coming up in a few days, my mind is preoccupied with thoughts of summer grilling and weekend parties. That means it's time to shop for new summer entertaining essentials, starting with a fun modern grill.
We've seen vertical gardening, rooftop plants, and balcony containers as clever solutions for small spaces. But are there others? I went looking for other tiny spots to add a little green — in other words, where to garden when you don't have a garden.
Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies, but it can also be expensive when you start buying lots of plants and pots. What if you could double, triple, even quadruple the number of plants you currently have without spending a dime? If you have a little bit of time on your hands, along with a lot of patience, you can do just that. Let's dig into cacti and succulent propagation!
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Geraniums are easily the easiest patio plant to grow. They also look great in flower beds and window boxes. There is absolutely no reason not overuse these beloved garden plants.
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