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Design your dream garden
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(NC). Wish you could give
your garden an instant
makeover? It's easy to Iihike a
dramatic difference with
accessories.
Fun fence's! laced with it
'oncrete wall? Put up a trellis
)r two for an instantly dramatic
Ind elegant look. Play up the
look even more by adding
some climbing plants to
lighlight the trellis.
Blooms cur in the Air! I hing-
ing baskets add colour to an
outdoor space. "( :hoose large
baskets like the I'(:' )umbo
Ilanging Basket," suggests
Peter Cantley, garden guru at
Loblaw (:onlpanies Limited.
"'lite flowers are beautifully
colour coordinated, and the
basket is big and roomy and
that's so important because it
larger soil capacity helps keep
plants from drying out. For real
impact try brightly coloured
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baskets like apple green or
plum, which coordinate
beautifully with flowers"
Rocky road! Add some
pretty pebbles or stones
around plant bases or arrange
Targe, smooth rocks along the
edges of it pathway. This
sophisticated look will draw
attention to the shapes and
curves in your yard,
light of the Party! Proper
lighting is essential for enter-
taining on summer evenings
and for creating the perfect
ambience in your garden
getaway. Light from candles,
lamps or illuminated planters
slake a big difference with a
splash of colour.
Light up planters can add
fun and flair to your garden.
The P(" Solar Powered Multt-
('olour Illuminated Planters
Tight up in the evening and
give your gatherings a lovely
ambience. They also slake
perfect containers for ice and
bt'ventges.
How to make the most of
a small outdoor space
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(N(:) 1'oti don't need to have a huge
backyard or even bean expert gardener to enjoy
it green oasis or flesh produce this summer.
According to Nlark Cullen, I corse 1 Iardtvare'S
Gardening Fxpert, ever) those with limited
Space have the opportunity to enjoy the
outdoors by following it few simple tips:
Create Your Ideal Oasis
'I he best way to maximize your small space is
to determine how you would like to spend most
of your time outdoors, whether that is
entertaining, playing with the kids, relaxing, or
gardening. Your answer will determine the
layout and will help you prioritize which
elements to incorporate. Great features for
small spares include folding or stackable patio
furniture to maximize the area, solar lighting for
ambiance, and a trellis for natural privacy and a
sound harrier.
Vertical Gardening
Vertical gardening is it great wily to maximize
space. Plant stands and hanging planters are
useful for not only freeing up ground area, they
also provide an eye-catching decorative
element to your garden and minimize weeds.
Planter's can be ttsl'd for vegetables and herbs
and if you would like an additional space -saving
solution, take a look at the Mark's Choice 1 lang-
ing'1'omato Planter. It is true that 90 percent of
the success of plant health is the result of soil
nutrition. It is therefore worthwhile to invest in
it high -duality soil mix specially formulated for
use in containers to maximize plant growth.
Water
Plants that art' not rooted directly in the
ground and art' exposed to direct sun and wind
usually need water more often. Invest in the
Self -Watering Patio Planter - designed f)rgroty-
ing plants in tight spaces, this planter will
ensure your plants remain hydrated even when
you are away. Another spare -saving option that
will help keep your garden healthy is the Mark's
(:huice Self-1)raining Clear 1 lose, which shrinks
to a third of its width after use and is freeze
proof and kink resistant.
More information is available online at www.
lit inehardware.ca/gardening.
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