Let's start with the garden.
I'm sure you have a fairly good idea how to plant seeds and make them grow into pretty flowers and such. But what about lighting? Not only gardens, but any outdoor living space will benefit from LED lighting: walkways, patios, pools and other water features. Combining lighting techniques in the garden (or wherever) creates visual interest. Learn more about setting up outdoor garden lighting.
Want to bring more color to the patio?
There are so many ways you can bring colors other than green to your outdoor living space. You're not just limited to planting -- or hanging -- flowers here, either. Think about all the fun elements you can bring into this area: water, stone, tile and so on. Need more ideas? You can read about the various ways to bring color to the outdoors right here.
Freshen your porch for summer.
Freshening this area of your outdoor space can give your home new life without a complete facelift. For starters, you can re-paint or stain the wood for a fresh look. And you can add flowers or greenery to add life and color. How else can you freshen your porch to get it ready for summer? Find out here.
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What are some ways you get your outdoor living space ready for summer?