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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.
The Gift of Sound
Most people think about a garden as a visual feast, with plants, flowers, trees, and all manner of beautiful foliage. However, a garden can also be a feast for the other senses, including sound which most people disregard. Though it can be difficult to think of what a garden sounds like, there are a few unique features you can add which will provide an aural aesthetic to the outdoor space. Here are a few ideas:
~Water Fountains – the sound of rushing, moving, or dripping water has fascinated humans since the beginning of time; a fountain will provide intense relaxation and hours of auditory enjoyment.
~Wind Chimes – most every location has at least a little wind, and wind chimes can make several different sounds depending on their composition of wood and metal.
~Insects – honey bees buzzing around is a sound which promotes natural harmony; a bee house will encourage bees to frequent your garden.
Holiday Gifts for Spring
Though the spring season is a while off, receiving a holiday gift with a winter theme doesn’t seem all that appropriate with winter half over. Here are a few fun gift ideas in preparation for spring.
~Bird Baths; great for attracting migrating birds to your yard, combined with a bird feeder and they just might build a nest.
~Garden Decor; stepping stones, statues, and garden fountains are all great ways to celebrate ways and add aesthetic flair to your yard.
~Kites; the spring is a great time for flying kites and getting outdoors.
~Wind chimes; have long been used in feng shui to round out a house and promote certain energies.