Living in the Midwest, enjoying the outdoors looks different with each season. Find inspiration in these yard design ideas. Make your outdoor space your favorite place to be!
Drought Tolerant Perennials

Here in the Midwest 2023 has been quite dry! The weather person on our local news said we usually have about 3 inches of rain in May but have only had about half an inch. Yikes! So the irony here is P…
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The April sun has is to peaking over the trees, cinnamon is sprinkled in my coffee and most of the family is still asleep. This is when I most enjoy sitting outside the most. In a couple of months, th…
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Each year Pinterest puts out their predictions for the year. For 2023 there is a prediction for homeowners to focus on creating beautiful gardens in their front yard. In my neighborhood I see more and…
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For myself and my family, visiting a farmers market means a morning out in the fresh air and eating healthy fresh fruits and veggies. But I always get my strawberries from my garden. Visit Simple Home…
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A couple years ago I started a butterfly garden in a quiet corner of my backyard. I love to sit in the shade with the warm sun scattered from the branches of the birch trees. I love to visit the …
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I’ve put together my favorite outdoor design collections. Find your inspiration for your latest outdoor re-design. Some of the links within this blog post are affiliate links. If you purchase or…
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