Majestic Outdoor Sanctuary

Dare I say it....it's already Fathers Day!  WOW.  This year is really moving right along. So, what do you get the "Father who has it all"?  Haha..time old question.  Instead of getting him a gift that he may or may not use....give him "time off".  Yep...you heard me..."time off" by giving him your time. Get out there and cut the grass for him or clean that garage.  Giving your time to someone speaks volume!  There are so many pretty cool ideas. Here are just a few: Cook him a nice meal and enjoy it outside together as a family Mow the lawn Wash his vehicle Take him out for a movie day Clean out the garage Plant a bed of his favorite plants/flowers Buy binoculars to "bird watch" with him and make a list of all the birds you see. Go for a hike or an overnight "crazy camping" excursion!   What is crazy camping you ask????  It's backpacking to your location and only taking what you can carry...go old bonding ti...

What design style celebrates who you are?  Yes, I am talking about landscape designs.  We all have a favorite style that brings peace within our sanctuary.   While there are too many to mention, I wanted to go over a few favorites.  We all agree your sanctuary should be a place of peace...a place where you can "get grounded". For me, that style is a mix between formal and informal .  I like my front yard to be a bit more formal with tightly manicured shrubs and turf cut a bit longer than normal. While in the back I like it a bit relaxed and informal.  A space for relaxation.  This usually means the turf is a little shorter and shrubs not so manicured with a larger variety of plants.  Still looks nice yet entertaining has more of a relaxed feel.  Yep....it's OK to mix your styles! A style that is loved by many yet takes a little work to maintain is the Cottage Style .  This is a tightly variety of plants and trees pla...