A Rustic Garden Blog

Cooler weather here in the middle of the United States brings out the pumpkins at the local produce markets. It is time to find your yard decorations. Many hand crafted folk art pieces are available  at A Rustic Garden and will bring a smile to people passing by.

Rustic garden fencing will accent your fall flowers and stay for the winter season that with follow. This is a great time to enjoy your outdoor patio and watch the colors change.

A trellis is a framework most frequently constructed for support of a climbing plant or plants such as sweet peas, ivy, or grapevines. Different trellises are available for an assortment of appropriate plants and locations.  A trellis attached to the roof or exterior structure of a house can also be known as an arbor or pergola.

While a wrought iron trellis or other metal model is very striking and often come in ornate designs, they may not be the best choice for vining plants.  The sun can cause the metal to become very hot and stunt plant growth. For tender plants that are incapable of resisting cold–such as sweet peas, beans, and morning glory–a wood trellis can prove much more beneficial.

Having a summer cabin is one of the best investments that any family can make. After all, property is always sure to rise in value. Even if the market is terrible, things are only going to plateau or dip slightly, but there will certainly be an upswing again. This ensures that the value of your property rises over time, but it will also prove cost effective in the short run. After all, having a place to stay for a week or two on vacations will save you the money you would have had to spend on a hotel or condo. This can really add up over the years.

And while not many people think they have the extra income to purchase a separate cabin, consider buying it with multiple people in your family or circle of friends. This way, the asking price will be cut in half, quarters, or even more. This might still be a strain for many, but if possible, it would make a great source of retirement income. Or, you could pass it along to your children as part of their inheritance. If it does become more a family fixture than an investment, don’t forget to go all out with the decorating; it’s the perfect opportunity to add rustic décor, which may not go in your everyday home.