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Relaxing in the Garden
Your garden should be a place where you can relax and forget your stresses and worries. Here are a few ideas for sprucing up your garden and enhancing your relaxation experience. Fountains are great additions to a garden, adding both aural and kinesthetic appeal.
Bird feeders or bard baths will further increase the aural appeal of your garden, but ensure you don’t attract the kinds of birds that will eat your plants! A garden hammock will give you a comfortable place to recline and admire your garden. Remember, your garden is your space; don’t buy something because someone else likes it, buy it because you like it.
Preparing for Summer-Adding Charm to Your Backyard
Summer is just around the corner and if you are anything like me you are looking forward to those warm summer days by the pool, grilling and having picnics. There is no reason to have a dull backyard when you can add charm and with some simple touches. Add a wind chime to your patio or a garden statue in your flower beds. Another item that will make your backyard look more inviting is a hammock swaying in the breeze. Bird feeders are also an inexpensive touch that will add charm to any backyard. So give your backyard a little character by spiffing it up.
Hammock Setup and Use
Once a hammock has been purchase, one of the most important questions that may be asked is how and where should I hang it. A couple of questions to consider before hanging your hammock are: Do I want it in direct sunlight or the shade? Do I have trees the right distance apart? How high do I want the hammock from the ground?
Wikipedia.com says:
For non spreader-bar styles, the way in which they are hung is critical for comfort. Generally, a higher attachment point is preferred as well as sufficient length between points, though these two dimensions can be adjusted to compensate for a lack in one or the other. The optimal angle of the attaching lines to the post / wall / tree is usually about 30 degrees.
Though one can lie in a hammock lengthwise or across its width, most hammocks are best used with a diagonal position, as it provides the most room and support. Users with back and joint pains often report some relief from these problems when sleeping in a hammock in this manner.
How high should I hang my Hammock?
As a general guideline most manufacturers recommend hanging your hammock so that, when empty, the lowest part of the hammock is about waist high. This will make it easier to get in and out of your hammock.