A Rustic Garden Blog

A Rustic Garden is now offering new end posts that adds style as well as function.  They are topped with a cast iron finial that coordinates beautifully with their steel connecting fencing. The wrought iron fence and steel posts are custom made right here in Illinois to fit perfectly.  We can build you posts that stake into the ground or bolt to a hard surface like a deck  or patio.

Choose from 3′, 4′ and 5′  heigths in fencing and we now have added a new finial style to our 3′ tall fence. We can look at your plans and fit our fencing right down to the inch so you can be confident that you are ordering the correct amount of fencing for your landscape project.

Giving loved ones gifts has been a basic part of human interactions.  From the beginning, during the primitive era, people gave gifts to one another to draw peace lines in the ground.  To show that they were brethren, these primitive peoples would give each other a commodity of some kind.  Now this is not in the same way that we think of a commodity today.  Their interactions with one another were strictly utilitarian. 

These people would give each other a gift that could be used in some way to better improve their lives.  That should be the standard really that we should follow when it comes to giving each other gifts. Gardening not only helps the environment, it’s also a means of cathartic release, which is why I prefer to give my loved ones garden plant holders and other things to enhance their home’s natural beauty.

Today I have been trimming the spend flowers from my flower beds. I hate to admit this but the weeds were way taller than the flowers in many places.  It rained often here in middle Illinois so most everything grew taller than ever.  There is always some bad with the good.

The good is being outside and creating beauty without spending very much. Most vines and flowers  spread after 2 or 3 years. You can split most plants and move them to help fill in an open space in another bed. Getting a plant  start from a friend or neighbor is also helpful.

As I am moving away out the dead flowers I reposition my containers filled with annuals to  a cleaned out area to add  color. It is also a good time to add some fall garden art  creating a new focal point to your landscape.

Gardeners are a sociable sort – and there’s nothing they love to discuss more than the fruits of their labor. In late March, the topic of conversation might be a proud stand of daffodils. By midsummer, it’s time to trumpet the arrival of petunias to the garden. No matter the growing season, gardeners are focused on one objective: making their workspace even more aesthetically pleasing.

Unique garden décor should be subtle enough that it doesn’t compete with the headlining act – the flowers themselves. With that in mind, a garden plaque can bid visitors welcome without distracting them from the colorful surroundings. Plaques can be affixed to trees or on the side of a home or garage. Either way, their presence in the garden ensures a smile from passers-by.

When you’re furnishing your dining room, one of the most important pieces to include is the dining chair. While not many people pay all that much attention to the chairs, choosing to focus instead on the dining table itself, having uncomfortable or in any way undesirable chairs could continually ruin your dining experience. To that end, make sure your dining chairs are the ideal height for your table. If you have to slouch or reach to get to your food, it will be both annoying and uncomfortable.

Also make sure the wooden dining chairs are a good combination of comfort and versatility. If there is no padding whatsoever, make sure the chair is contoured to fit a sitting person. This way, you can sit through all of dinner, and it will still be comfortable. If you do choose a dining chair set with padding, however, make sure the fabric is dark enough to cover any stains. Constantly placed around food, it’s just a matter of time before somebody spills, and you want to make sure the chairs are easy to clean and get looking new again.

If you enjoy entertaining, you know how important it is to have a nice dining room set. You need a big dining room table and lots of sturdy chairs to seat several guests at a time. The question is: How should you decorate the room? Should it be formal, casual countryside, old-time Italian? One of the most fun and practical decorating motifs is rustic home decor. That way, you can buy sturdy furniture that will age beautifully with use over time while still looking classy and put together.

For an extra special look for your dining room, look for handmade rustic furniture that celebrates the natural grain and imperfections of the wood. Any decor that looks too perfect seems contrived, but unique furniture will seem effortless and chic. Look for a hand-stained wooden table that’s big enough for all your friends, and add rustic dining chairs to complete the dining set. Be sure to pick up enough so that no one is left without a chair! Also consider both comfort and style when choosing chairs. If the wooden seats of your chairs aren’t very comfortable, add seat pads in coordinating colors for flair and added comfort.

Please come take a look to see  the new redesign of A Rustic Garden. The home and garden online store is now easier to navigate and has many new features.

Metal fencing for the yard and cast iron urn planters are the sites specialty. You will also find wrought iron trellises, arbors, and decorative containers for growing all types of flowers and vines.

Outdoor area rugs have a tendency to attract dirt, grime and a variety stains. And, some stains just never seem to want to come out. But most stains will come out if you follow some important instructions. Remember that it is always important to test cleaning agents on fabric before spraying an entire stain area. Here are some tips on how to get stains out fast and efficiently:

~Scrub the stain from the outside towards the center.

~Don’t scrub a carpet. The friction can ruin the carpet’s tufts. Instead, remove the stain by blotting—the less brushing the better.

~Use a clean spray bottle to apply cleaning agents to the material. Do not pour liquids directly on the stain.

~Don’t mix too many chemicals on the stain. Mixing chemicals can create harmful fumes. If this does occur don’t breathe in, or wear a mouth-and-nose mask.

~Bleach is never an option in stain removal. Remember: Once you apply bleach, you can’t do anything to remove

Metal art is being found more often in modern interior decorating. While in the past metal art was more restricted to the outdoors, it has become a lot more common indoors, and can be used to represent a wide range of people, places, and objects. Wall hangings are some of the most popular forms of metal art, and silhouettes make ideal artwork for the home to place emphasis on a wall. Most walls are neglected, being either ignored or laden with pictures and photographs. However, metal wall art can make bare walls look much more appealing, and metal silhouettes work well with all different wall colors.

Metal art is a great interior decorating solution, and it’s so diverse that it can be used on all different kinds of interiors and still look amazing. You can even repaint metal wall art in different colors to better complement the interior!

Decorating with country antiques would not be complete without the country cupboard. There are many different styles that make up a good cupboard. It can be varnished or painted but the construction is important. Prior to the 1880’s these cabinets were constructed by hand and not in a factory settings. There were furniture shops but still the furniture was made buy hand using techniques that keep the cupboards strong for generations.

Today antique cupboards are respected for their construction, surface originality, and unique style. All these factors determine the price in today’s market. Finding a great cupboard can be challenging.