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When to Get Expert Advice

A. Williams — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:08:44 +0000

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that you can’t know everything. That is the conclusion I come to every year as I start to clean up and trim back trees, shrubs, vines and plants for the winter because every year I have new questions. I have tried to find answers on the internet but you get a lot of conflicting answers because we all live in such varied areas. What works in Texas doesn’t make since in Tennessee and so on and so forth. That’s why I turn to my friends at Teacup Gardener.

They are always open to design and consultation for gardens and landscape and I have yet to get bad advice. Of course they are local to the Nashville, Tennessee area where I live and have been in business here for over twenty years. This gives them the experience I can trust in and the staying power I need every year I go back to them for advice and help. It is rare to h=work with a company that you can consult with and do the work yourself or work with in any capacity. They realize that some people love to do what they can and when they can’t Teacup Gardener takes it from there. I also love that they are such believers in saving the earth through conservation and care. They just do it right.

Keeping it Simple in the Yard

Edi T. — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:27:49 +0000

Not everyone has the money to spend on getting laborers out in the yard to dig, tear out, rebuild and modify the landscaping, flowerbeds and patio areas even though most of us would love to do that. The truth is that, right now, many families are hurting for money and do not need to go into anymore debt. For those families there are alternatives that can get you through until you can do some of the major things to your yard.

Many people want a pool. This may sound lame but get a small baby pool so the kids can play in and around it and you have a place to soak your tired feet and sip a beer or glass of wine in the evening. Make some planters out of things around the house that you don’t need anymore. For example; five gallon bucket make great patio tomato planters or you can turn an old fishing tackle box into a delightful planter of petunias! This is a great way to be creative without feeling like you have to spend a lot of money or get left out this year on having a beautiful garden.

Gather in the Garden

Bee R. — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:58:38 +0000

There are so many wonderful things to choose from that can enhance the experience in your yard and garden. They range from some incredible large features like pergolas and arbors to the wonderful variety of garden benches and outdoor furniture that allow you to create delightful organic areas in and around your patio and yard. It’s just so much fun!

Add to that the small touches you can add from garden gnomes, gazing balls and shepherd hooks that allow you to hang all of your favorite plants to outdoor lighting options that both amaze and amuse you. There is just nothing you cannot do these days to make your yard and garden the perfect outdoor living space for you and your family. Get started and have a great time doing it!

Using an Arbor as a Yard Entry

Edi T. — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:07:44 +0000

An arbor can be a great addition to any yard as they can even provide an excellent entry point to your yard or garden. By positioning your arbor as a welcoming arch into your home, your guests will feel special as they enter under your beautiful archway. This really sets the tone for your entire yard and your home. You know that old saying, “You only have one chance to make a good impression”? With a beautiful arbor, you definitely will!

Arbors add a touch of elegance and extravagance to your outdoor space that no other outdoor structures can. They say welcome to all who enter here. A great arbor can also change the whole perception of not only your yard but also of your home. A good perception of your home translates to a good perception of you.

Give everyone who enters the wonderful experience of a welcoming yard. You might be surprised at the difference something as simple as an arbor can make in your life. Opening up your heart to those who enter your home is always a good thing.

Transform Your Ordinary Yard into an Extraordinary Yard

Ron W. — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:11:16 +0000

So you think that you have the perfect yard? You know the one that would win first prize in any contest and is the envy of your neighbors. Are your grass and flowers finely manicured where there is not even the hint of a weed anywhere on the premises? It looks great, doesn’t? Yes your yard is finely manicured, free of weeds and is the most stunning on the block! Or is it? Do you think something is missing? It’s just not perfect yet and you just can’t seem to figure out why! Then it hits you, that something is an outdoor structure to bring out the splendor that is your yard. That structure could very well be a pergola.

A pergola can make your yard picture perfect; a truly extraordinary yard. Pergolas add character and depth to any yard and make an otherwise dull landscape into something that is intriguing and inviting. A pergola can transform your perfect, sterile looking yard into a place that draws you in and calls out to you and your friends. The ordinary becomes the extraordinary.