Flowers, Shrubs, Trees and Yard Decor

Plant some Annual Flowers too ! Flowers accent and enliven a home's landscape.   While flowering trees & shrubs provide short bursts of color, most annuals begin blooming within a month of planting and they will usually flower until frost.   You can plant annual flowers almost anywhere -beds, borders, rock gardens, window boxes, or hanging baskets.... This is a great way to recycle something from "junk" into a cute planter.   Old rubber tires, leather boots, bath tubs, bed frames... can all be used to liven up your flower beds. I like to plant edible or medicinal flowers for the most part so I can get the most use out of my garden space
Create a focal point A freestanding or a wall mounted fountain, a birdbath, a garden statue, an arbor, a gazebo... make a great spot to focus your attention! Yet another recycling idea is to use an old bowling ball as a gazing ball in your garden. I did this with a purple swirled bowling ball and I get so many complements on it and eveyone wants to know where I bought my gazing ball - LOL
Plant a Tree? Trees clean the air, provide us with shade and give wildlife a home. Many trees give us fruit, nuts, sap for syrup, can be used for scenting my all natural products and fallen branches can be used for outdoor cooking/smoking and as firewood.