I’ll be honest… the first time I tried to reuse old bricks in my garden, it looked terrible. Crooked lines, wobbly edges, weeds popping through like they owned the place. Not exactly the “Pinterest garden path” I had in mind. But here’s the thing—old bricks are kind of forgiving. They don’t need to be perfect...
I used to completely ignore my fence line. Honestly, it felt like one of those “I’ll deal with it later” parts of the yard… and then later never came. It was just a long strip of nothing, maybe a few weeds if I’m being real. Then one weekend I planted a few shrubs along it—nothing...
I used to think small courtyards would be easier to design than big yards. Less space, fewer decisions, right? Yeah… not exactly. The first small courtyard I worked on felt like every single mistake was magnified. One wrong chair and suddenly the whole space felt blocked. One dark tile and boom, cave vibes. But here’s...
A fence isn’t a must but most of us choose one to frame the garden or some other outdoor space, to keep it safe and secluded. There are many fences to choose from, with various designs, looks and materials but the fence we are discussing today is really special. Trellis or lattice fence is a...
What do you need an outdoor washbasin for? For lots of things! First of all, you can use it for gardening works like watering and washing pots, washing hands after that and other things, it’s very comfortable to have such a sink at hand. Second, you can place it in your outdoor bathroom, especially if...
Collecting rain water to make a rain pond or use this water in the garden is a very sustainable idea, and if you live in a rainy area, use it! How to collect it? First of all, move the rain water from your roof down using rain chains and bowls or even barrels. Then you’ll...
Integrate a deck or a patio into your garden to make a lovely space to stay! Building it may take a lot of effort, time and money but you can save all these using pallets. Pallets are ready pieces of wood that you can use for all kinds of crafts including building your outdoor nook....
Container gardening is gaining popularity but even if you aren’t planning any, you will still need some planters for your backyard, balcony, garden or porch. The best idea is to get some box planters because they are versatile and due to the shape can be squeezed into many spaces accommodating a lot of plants. Here...
What do you imagine when you hear ‘planter bench’? A classic bench with planters on each end? Yes, this is a classic idea but besides it there are many more options that can be called planter benches. Let me share both classics and the newest solutions for those of you who prefer contemporary and minimal...
If you are a keen gardener, the spot you might want more than any other is a potting bench, station or table, whatever you call it. This is a space where you can pot and do all the other necessary things with your plants, and it should be functional. If you are looking for ideas,...









