Beautiful front porch ideas for summer 2024, with flower pots, tall planters, decor, wreaths, haint blue porch ceilings, and outdoor ideas to bring a welcoming touch to your front door, entry, and home!
A list of my favourite plants that work well in partial and full shade.
Whether you enjoy spending time in your backyard year round, or you only venture out there during the summer, a patio cover is well worth the investment. From inexpensive to extravagant, here are 35 stylish ideas worth considering.
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Looking to upgrade your back yard? Well we've got 6 simple deck designs, but built in beautifully landscaped yards. These decks aren't just about functionality; they're about creating a vibe, a mood. Imagine stepping out to a space that blends seamlessly with the outdoors, where the boundaries between inside and outside blur. A place for morning coffees or to have dinner outdoors. These decks all use simple landscaping materials such as pavers, stone & rock to incorporate your deck into your yard by building pathways and garden beds around the deck itself. When using TuffBlock deck blocks, you can build the deck portion in a matter of hours when the deck itself is a simple rectangle. But when blended into the yard with some simple landscaping tricks, it elevates it to a whole new level. Hopefully these inspire you and get you thinking about how you could transform your own yard! This first deck shows how you can build out from your home to create a patio deck, and extend the living space in your house. This type of deck is perfect for an outdoor living area. Think about using stones around the deck to frame it. The symetrical plants at either corner of the deck along with the L shaped couch make this a perfect place to sit and enjoy the outdoors that leads perfect out to your garden. This type of deck is also perfect in winter where the stone and paved pathway allow you to stay out of the mud whilst still using the space. This deck is similar, but is floating in the yard as a stand alone platform. A floating deck platform is a great place to have dinner during warm summer nights. Adding pavers to your lawn is a great way to connect the deck to the house, and the gravel/stone around the deck is great for hiding the deck blocks under the deck. This deck is built into the garden bed at the end of the yard. The pathway connects is seamlessly to the house, and allows you to sit in your yard whilst enjoying the nature around you. A two toned deck is always a nice touch. A floating ground deck is perfect for a bbq and inviting friends over for a feast! Building on a slope yard? Well TuffBlock allows you to build using posts at various heights for a deck like this. Consider creating a bench as part of your floating deck for an extra place to sit. You can also build a firepit next to your deck to warm you up in the evenings! We hope these six stunning examples of floating decks have sparked your creativity and inspired you to embark on your own backyard transformation. Each deck, with its unique blend of simplicity and style, demonstrates how when using deck blocks, like TuffBlock, a single day's effort building a floating deck can result in a breathtaking outdoor sanctuary. Whether it's a cozy corner for your morning coffee or a spacious platform for social gatherings, the possibilities are endless. Now it's your turn to bring these ideas to life! Grab your tools, choose your design, and start building. Remember, the beauty of these decks lies not just in their construction, but in how they harmoniously integrate with the natural landscape of your yard. We can't wait to see the incredible spaces you create, transforming your outdoor areas into personal havens of relaxation and joy. Happy building!
Gallery of the best low maintenance landscaping ideas for the front and backyard. Check out these awesome small and simple landscaping ideas!
First, let's take a look at how our front porch looked when we first moved in.
Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
5 Evergreen Herbs to edge Flower Borders has Planting Ideas for decorative & scented hedging; an aromatic garden design
Let's talk about your Custom Porch Deck Rail with our Cottage Design! Are you tired of the boring pre-made porch and deck railings? We can't wait to share our design with you! Adding a DIY custom porch or deck rail to your home or cottage will provide you with that one of a kind feel.
I am doing a Front Porch Brick Paver Tutorial and I am taking you along for the entire project! How to transform a front porch walkway using Old Mill Brick’s thin brickwebb sheets.
Beautiful fall front porch decor ideas for 2024, with decorating tips and designer inspiration to bring a welcoming touch of autumn to your porch, patio, and entry!
Five simple DIY ways to add welcoming cottage curb appeal to your house and landscaping, no matter its age, with before and after photos.
Pruning azaleas can give tired, old azalea plants a fresh start. It's so easy!
Everyone's using their front yard as a bonus backyard in 2024—peep these six projects.
Transforming the walled garden courtyard area of my home into a Mediterranean inspired, romantic space to eat al fresco.. See all the images and my design ideas that turned my tiny courtyard into an Italian-influenced, inviting space.
This guide profiles the prettiest varieties of salvia plants to grow in gardens. Learn about different salvia plants and their care details.
If you long for your flower garden to bloom year after year with minimal effort, try planting a few low-maintenance perennials! Not only are they stunning and easy to care for, but they're also cost-effective
Learn all you need to know about how to keep fall mums alive. These fall plants can be the star of your porches, yard, and patio. It just takes a little care to keep them stunning for months.
You've seen it trending and now you're wondering: What is a chaos garden? Find out all about this easy, low-maintenance gardening method right here!
Plant a lilac hedge for garden privacy and beauty! Growing lilacs in a hedge creates a living wall that is both beautiful and purposeful.
Where to buy brick veneers and how to install tumbled bricks directly over a concrete porch floor. Brick floor installation tutorial.
I repainted our concrete porch from stripes to a checkerboard pattern and am showing you how to repaint a concrete porch with some easy-to-follow steps.
Have the itch to ditch your high-maintenance lawn? These grass replacement ideas can help you save water, money, and endless hours on yard upkeep.
Painting a porch floor is easy, but don't do it the wrong way. Check out my tips on how to prep and paint wooden porch flooring.
This post contains affiliate links. 15. WHEN TO USE CURTAINS VS SHADES (7 tricky window scenarios) Every house has at least one awkwardly placed window. Whether it’s really close to a corner or sits 4 feet off the ground. I broke down the 7 most common awkward window placements and whether or not curtains or […]
I originally wrote this post about transforming a side yard eight years ago. However, I've re-written this post to share this gem of a garden...
Do you have a tiny yard? Or perhaps just a stoop or fire escape? Don't overlook the possibilities-- even small outdoor spaces can be beautiful and functional! Below are a few helpful mini-garden tips that routinely come in handy here at the Cottage.
How to transform a front porch walkway using Old Mill Brick’s thin brickwebb sheets.
How to add instant curb appeal with DIY porch columns. Wrapping existing porch columns and choosing the perfect wood stain color.
Learn how to cover concrete steps with wood with this tutorial. Step by step pictures of the process are included.
Create an effortless flower garden with these long-blooming perennials to achieve perfection. With a growth guide for each flower.
Looking to elevate your porch’s charm and style? Here are stunning porch ceiling ideas that will transform your outdoor space into a true retreat. Front porches are a choice for homeowners who want to expand their living space and have an outdoor area for lounging. One often overlooked porch section is its ceiling. A well-chosen […]
window boxes that won't fall apart. An easy way to build window boxes and attach them to your house so they won't rot or fall apart.
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
Learn how to build a beautiful porch swing bed with this easy to follow tutorial. It will transform your porch into your favorite space!
How to grow hollyhocks with step-by-step instructions, including handling challenges like rust and growing in hot climates like Arizona.
Do you want to add some curb appeal to your front porch? See this front porch makeover which includes adding a front porch to an existing house.
Follow this method to get beautiful blooms this spring!
Learn how to grow Shasta daisy plants. Varieties suitable for containers or garden beds, Leucanthemum flowers are also good for summer cut flower arrangements.
