Photos were taken from our “This Rocks” Pinterest Board.

Check out these DIY Garden Globes! Want to make your own?

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Use large rocks to become a planter for Spring succulents and other garden plants such as lettuce, aloe vera, penta and more!

Celebrate your family in your garden by making a “family tree” out of rocks!

Looking for a featured piece for your landscaping? Try a spiral rock garden!

Create a stacked-stone totem for an all-season focal point in a planting bed.

Want to make your own? Click on the photo to bring you to the pin.

Make a dry Creek Bed out of smooth stones and rocks!

Don’t forget to use landscape edging to provide a crisp edge.

We saved our favorite for last!

Paint the rocks in your garden to add a little pop of decoration with your plants!

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If you’re going for a natural looking garden or landscape, this pea-stone design gives the steps a great earthy feel!

Try something unique like this. They used mostly the grass for the steps, but added some stone to finish the look!

If you really want to separate your yard from your patio, you can install something like this!

Doesn’t it look sharp?

Check out these cedar-framed stairs with decorative gravel fill.

Great design and inexpensive to do!

Use tree trunks or large timber or treated wood pieces to naturally blend with the surrounding!

Speaking of wood! Make use of the tree stumps left over if you’ve had to remove a tree!

They make great steps!

If you like the look of stone, we highly recommend this one!

The accent stones make the entire design!

Which is your favorite? Do you have another design? Share them with us in the comments below!

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1. Add a plant to the front walkway!
2. Put out a welcome mat.
3. Paint your door!
4. Add a decorative wreath or welcome sign.
5. Install Window Boxes.
6. Add a table and chairs for outside visits!
7. Add shutters to your windows.
8. Create a walkway to the door if you don’t have one already!
9. Add lights around the pathway.
10. Install Landscape Edging around your gardens. Buy yours now.
11. Add attractive house numbers.
12. Upscale your planters from cheap plastic to something more elegant!
13. Add molding and paint around the front door.
14. Give your mailbox a makeover.
15. Give your garage door a makeover. See examples here.
16. Build a tree bench.

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We know that you don’t want to use harsh chemicals to get rid of weeds. So we’ve put together a list of recipes that you can use that are most likely items found around your home to help with the weed issue. Here we go!

I’ll give you the ingredients first and the recipe to follow:

• White Vinegar- the higher the acidity the faster it will work. But a lower acidity level will work as well. It just might take more time.
• Table Salt- Make sure that you buy just plain old iodized salt. No Sea salt etc.
• Dishwashing Liquid- Brand is whatever you have at home or whatever one you choose to buy. There is no specific brand that you need. The soap is used in this recipe to stick to the weeds, making them absorb the homemade mixture better.

Weed killer for areas to be replanted

If you have weeds in areas you want to replant, Fill a garden sprayer with white vinegar and add close to one teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap. Apply sprayer top and follow the instructions on the sprayer to get it ready to spray. That is all you need to do. Pick a hot, dry day with next to know wind to spray weeds until they are wet. They will shrivel up and die very quickly. So make sure not to spray anything that you want to keep alive!

Weed Killer for areas never to grow again

To kill all weeds and or plants in walkways, driveways and other areas where you don’t want any living thing to grow again, mix two cups ordinary table salt with one gallon of white vinegar. Do this in a very large container so that you have room to add the salt. Stir to dissolve the salt, not all of it will dissolve, but as long as you have most of it dissolved is what you aim for. Add 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing soap. Pour into an ordinary garden sprayer. Apply to weeds or grass on a dry, sunny day to areas you don’t want to see any greens in the future.

You might have to reapply  the mixture a few times before you see results. Just know that in time the salt will sterilize the soil that you spray and nothing will grow there again.

Baking Soda

This is a safe alternative to kill weeds. Especially if you have kids or pets. You want them to be safe. Just sprinkle the baking soda in areas that you don’t want weeds to grow and just like that the sodium that is in baking soda will make it a less hospitable spot for weeds to grow.

Salt

Salt is another safe weed killer that you can use to keep your family safe from harsh chemicals. Use about 1 cup of salt in 2 cups of water and mix well. Pour the boiling solution onto the weeds to kill them. Or you can just sprinkle the salt on the unwanted grass or weeds and wait for the rain to do it for you.

Carpet Scraps

Put some carpet scraps upside down in your garden and put mulch or soil on top of it. The Carpet will prevent the weeds from growing through.

Don’t leave space for them to grow

Plant ground covering plants and perennials. Weeds can’t grow if there if there is no space for them to come up. So cover as much space in your garden as you can!

Add Mulch

Cover the soil with mulch. The mulch will prevent other weeds from coming up! Also like we mentioned above, add carpet scraps, shower curtains, or thick material under the mulch to help prevent even more weeds.

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Check out some of our favourites!

Why not add a waterfall to a forest like garden?

Find serenity in the garden using these No-Fail Tips for Turning Hydrangeas Blue!

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Can you ever have too many flowers?

It’s like a dream… walking in Wonderland!

The Stone Gardens will be glorious! We can see them now….

Just imagine walking through this Garden!

Formal. Elegant. We love this Fabulous Garden.

What about a garden shed? Bring your garden inside!

Shabby Chic Garden? YES!

What a beautiful entry way!

Don’t stick to the same old garden designs… Try something creative like this!

Simply Marvelous Design!

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Check out some of these fun gardening ideas that will help them grow and learn about nature!

Make Egg Carton Greenhouses!

Garden in a glove is easy and a great learning opportunity!

Make a worm hotel!

Make an inexpensive herb terranium.

Make wooden garden stakes that your kids can color or paint!

Fairy Garden’s are in! Bring a little magic to your garden!

See more ideas here.

What are your favourite gardening activities for kids? Share them in the comments below!

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Add a little character to your garden!

Toss the traditional flower beds and pots.

Make use of those old toys your kids no longer play with!

Or those shoes that no longer fit.

For when you need a hand with your gardening.

Repurpose that old wicker chair…

And make some garden stools out of spare tires.

Think out of the box for succulent planters!

Don’t rip out that old stump!

Now this… This is Level: EXPERT gardening!

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Clean Up Nonwoody Perennials

Some of your cold-hardy perennials (such as heurcheras and irises) may not go completely dormant during the winter and grip onto their leaves even during the winter storms. Changes are that they’re looking pretty disheveled at this point. Use your pruners to remove your brown or tattered leaves.

Prune Woody Perennials and Roses

Next up is the roses and shrubs. They’re probably just beginning to leaf or bloom (whichever comes first, depending on the plant), it’s easy to spot dead branches or rose canes. Be sure to prune by cutting on an angle just above the base of the branch or cane.

Get a Jump Start on Weeding

Most annual weeds won’t germinate until late spring. Many perennials such as dandelion, start leafing out very early! Dig deep and remove the entire root of any wild perennials that you don’t want in your garden.

Prepare Soil

Add generous amounts of compost to garden beds and borders, working it into the top few inches of the spoil. Spread an inch or two of compost around perennials making sure not to let the compost actually touch the plant. If your soils is acidic, add garden line to neutralize the pH. If you have heavy clay soil with poor drainage, try adding sand, pumice and/or compost!

Plant Cold-Hardy Blooming Annuals

The temperatures in spring can be very unpredictable, but annuals like pansies and primroses can handle the chilly weather. These will give your garden an instant color boost!

Get Containers Ready

Did you clean your empty plant containers at the end of the season last year? If not, do that now. It’s important to clean them fully to prevent plant disease and infestation problems later on. Scrub non-clay pots with soapy water. If you had pests last year, soak the containers with a mixture of one part bleach to nine parts water for ten minutes. Scrub clay pots with steel wool to remove mineral deposits.

Plan Ahead

We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again. Spend time mapping out where you want to place your plants and any other new additions later on!

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Here’s seven things that will add some character and flare!

1. Stepping Stones: Purchase from your local home and garden store or make your own!

See some of our favorites here.

2. Fences: They’re not just for privacy!

See some of our favorites here.

3. Bird Baths: You provide it and the birds will come!

See some of our favorites here.

4. Vertical Gardens: Gardens don’t have to be horizontal. Not only are these trending, but they’re pretty awesome too!

See our favorites here.

5. Water Fountains: There’s nothing like the sound of trickling water to create a relaxing landscape.

See some of our favorites here.

6. Steps: Do you have a hill or a higher porch? Change up your steps to spice up your landscape!

See some of our favorites here.

7. Rain Gardens: Don’t want to add a pond or pool? This is a great alternative!

Here’s some of our favorite designs.

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Make gardens look larger than they actually are by adding trellis or arbor. These structures help draw the eye upward, creating the illusion of more space.

Grow Some Privacy

Keep privacy in mind as you design your small landscape. No one wants the neighbors looking over their shoulder as they relax outdoors. A fence or a screen to shield the view is essential; but don’t leave it at that! Grow something over the structure to add color and dimension.

Start from the Ground Up

Add some style to the small spaces by mixing complementary paving materials together. Besides adding color and style, the stones also create a sense of space that wouldn’t be possible if it was just a solid stone patio.

Divide and Conquer

The trick to gardening in a small yard is breaking up the available space into a series of mini beds rather than trying to squeeze in one large border. Brick pathways can be used to create a series of litter perennial borders around each of the brick pillars. Smaller beds allow easier access for weeding and planting.

Make It Cozy

Creating escape nooks for reading and resting are a good small backyard idea for dividing up the space and creating specific zones.

Add Color

The bolder the better when it comes to landscapes. A once-drab wall can be made much more impressive simply by being painted an eye-popping colour.

Keep Plants Vertical, Not Horizontal

Horizontal space is valuable in many small backyards. This is why it’s good to look for greenery that max out interest as they grow up, not out.

Conquer Dead Landscape Nooks

It’s easy to ignore the areas that don’t get a lot of immediate or street side view. Turn these spots into unexpected focal points. Try using a centerpiece tree, an oversize container, and flowers and foliage plants for interest.

Use the Power of Perspective

Long, straight lines trick you into thinking that your small yard or garden landscape is bigger than it is. Take full advantage of this illusion by adding a subtle slant the far ends of the lines toward one another and create another focal point.

Just Add Water

The smallest landscape can be improved by the mellow sound of trickling water. If you don’t have enough space for a water garden, try adding a fountain (or two) in the key locations of the yard.

Select Seating

Keep comfort in mind when choosing seating for your backyard. No one likes sitting on a teetering metal chair… no matter how pretty your landscaping is. Look for furniture with deep seating and wide arms that invite guests to sit and chat a while.

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