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gardening

Landscape Design Outdoors

stock tank gardens

September 14, 2019
The Little Glass House

What is a stock tank you may ask, and what does it have to do with gardening? It is a large galvanized container that is used to keep livestock hydrated. They also make wonderful gardens! When we bought the Little Glass House ten years ago, the previous owners left four large tanks. I knew that when we reimagined our backyard space, the tanks were going to be a feature. With drainage holes drilled into the bottom and drip irrigation lines,…

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Decorating

touches of tillandsias

February 12, 2016

Every home can benefit from having living plants. They add color and life to a room in a way that nothing else can. However, not everyone has a green thumb or the patience to care for plants.  That’s where tillandsias can be a good solution. What on earth is a tillandsia? It’s common name is “air plant” because it grows without soil. Water and nutrients are absorbed through the leaves so they require little care. While I have my share…

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