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This is an example of making lemonade out of lemons. Due to an accident, Lisa’s grandmother’s teacups were all broken. Lisa decided to use the broken cups and saucers to make decorative stepping stones around flowers in her new perennial garden.

In this article she explains step-by-step how she used garden stone cement and the china pieces to make absolutely beautiful garden steps. And what a wonderful memory of her grandmother!

Click on the Create Your Own Garden Stones Out of Broken Dishes or China link below to see Lisa’s article.

Create Your Own Garden Stones Out of Broken Dishes or China

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In many gardens you see traditional planters made of ceramic, terracotta, plastic, and even fabric. These types of containers are functional. However, they don’t always organically complement the garden. This article shares some planter options that look more natural.

You’ll find beautiful examples of:

• Tree Trunk Planters
• Natural Stone Planters
• Coconut Shells
• Sea Shells
• Egg Shells

There are also directions on how to prepare these organic planters so that plants and flowers will grow and thrive.

Click on the DIY Natural Garden Planters link below to see all of the terrific planter ideas.

DIY Natural Garden Planters

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I enjoyed reading this article by Linda about small bushes and trees that produce edible fruit, or flowers.

She makes a good point that adding these types of bushes and trees adds to the both the value of your home and the curb appeal. But I think another real benefit is that you can make jams,  jellies, salads and teas with some of the fruit and flowers.

To read more, click on the Small Bushes & Trees You Can Plant that Produce Edible Fruit link below.

Small Bushes & Trees You Can Plant that Produce Edible Fruit & Flowers

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Garden stepping stones are both beautiful and practical. They help you to create a path that makes it easier for you to navigate through your garden in all weather. They also help to avoid stepping on plants or flowers.

Architecture Art Design has come through with another amazing article. They have collected 25 different DIY stepping stone tutorials. If you see a project you like, just click on the link under the picture and you’ll see a tutorial. Here are just a few of the ideas:

• Mosaic stepping stones
• Pebble stepping stones
• Patriotic stepping stones
• Brick stepping stones
• Stone feet stepping stones
• And MORE!

Click on the 25 Wonderful DIY Garden Stepping Stone Ideas and Tutorials link below to see all 25 ideas.

25 Wonderful DIY Garden Stepping Stone Ideas and Tutorials

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Anne of Design Dreams By Anne has landscaped 6 different houses.  During that time she’s collected a number of tips to help you landscape your house on a budget.

She has tips on

• what type of materials to use and where to get them
• several strategies for getting flowers and plants
• the best time and places to get trees and shrubs for less

Visit the link to read Anne’s great, common-sense suggestions.

6 Budget Savvy Tips for Landscaping Your Home

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6 Budget Saavy Tips for Landscaping Your Home

 Has landscaped 6 different houses.  She’s collected a number of tips to help you landscape your huse on a budget.

She has tips on

what type of materials to use and where to get them

several strategies for getting flowers and plants

the best time and places to get trees and shrubs for less,