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Decorating Trends for Spring and Summer
The outdoor living boom has moved from being 'just a
trend’ to a lifestyle. Many people are transforming their backyards into
"specialty" rooms with kitchens, bars, and entertainment
centers. An interesting twist on garden design; many homeowners are
developing garden areas to reflect their favorite vacation destination!
The demand for earth-friendly products is expected to quadruple in the
next few years. Some are referring to this as the ‘eco-chic’ movement.
A recent Better Homes and Gardens survey confirms this
trend. The survey says that building a major garden or landscaping project
is the second most popular home improvement choice. Flowers, shrubs and
trees are being used as accents, room dividers, carpets and curtains. Homeowner's can find outdoor end tables, all-weather floor lamps,
weatherproof
artwork and even affordable entertainment sets. Along with big and bold
flowers and plants; Island colors are coming on strong for 2007 garden
palettes.
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- The fashionable gardens will present sleek, contemporary
looks, with bold
lines, well-defined angles and an emphasis on colorful, exotic foliage,
and flowers. Super-sized plants, including extra-large tropical plants such as Elephant
Ears and gigantic
containers spilling over with exotic jewel-toned blooms are in. Native,
sustainable plants remain popular, too. Integrating ornamental and edible
plants will also be huge this season. People don’t want to just work in their
gardens, they want their gardens to work for them!
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- The square
foot garden method produces an abundance of fresh vegetables,
greatly reduces chores and makes use of small spaces. Beginners
and experts alike will enjoy this easy-to-learn, easy-to-do gardening method. Fresh herbs,
tomatoes, zucchini and other vegetables are easy to grow and make a
healthy, flavorful addition to meals and snacks. The square foot garden
makes a great family project, because everyone can participate.
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- Evening use of the garden and patio have also become more important. Busy lives result in limited
daylight hours for leisure. Outdoor lamps in a variety of shapes, sizes
and power supplies are available. You may also want a selection of
plants that carry special after-dark appeal:
- Moonflowers with their elegant fragrance and
large, beautiful nighttime blooms
- Feathery Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’
- Rapier-like Astelia Chathamica
- Exotic shades of fragrant Roses
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