By Julia Robertson, March 1, 2018
I usually miss the Home & Garden Show every year. This year I made a quick trip to see whats new, find the new trendy vendors, and get some garden outdoor living ideas. Here are my top 3 ideas to include in your spring garden:
#1 Shelters- Simple. Stylish. Shelters. This isn’t a new idea. But formally known as “gazebo’s”, this is a fresh modern approach to a covered entertaining area. Step away from the deck or patio, and string up some bistro lights. Have a secluded shelter in the corner of the yard surrounded by your beautiful garden. Do you see how they’ve created a natural drain system by using river rocks? See #2 next…
#2 River Rock, Stone, & Cement Squares- Use what nature gave you. & I love this modern approach to pouring cement too. Put a square on it! Anyone can do it. You can also get some great ideas from one of my favorite landscape inspirations- Grassstainspdx. Rock allows for proper drainage and keeps our feet from getting soaked when you would usually step into soggy Northwest grass. In the photo below, you can see they’ve used drought tolerant plants along the side to keep the yard maintenance down.
#3 Furniture- Who said you cant be comfortable in your garden? As seen here by my model Logan(who has is own instagram)- You don’t have to use ordinary patio furniture in the yard. Who knows, maybe he’ll bring his Nintedo Switch out to the garden and play. Anything to get them outdoors, right?! Bring out the bean bags or find a great piece vintage of furniture to be a focal point under your new shelter. Worried about the weather getting to it? Cover with a tarp or furniture bags during the winter and put under your shelter.
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During a two-plus decade career in real estate, Julia has approached her job with one overarching goal in mind: to help people get from where they are, to where they want to be...
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