Category Archives: Outdoor

Artistic Finish Business Organization – Part 4

Posted on December 31, 2014 by designatedspaces7

A van used for an artistic finish business needed emergency supplies so a 7-drawer container was added behind the driver’s seat. The 7-drawer container has been secured to the van wall and the drawers have Velcro to keep them from … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Organization

Posted on October 14, 2014 by designatedspaces7

Preparing for a garage sale includes deciding on a sale date, collecting and displaying sale items, and promoting the sale. In order to use the entire garage space efficiently to display sale items for a sale some simple solutions were … Continue reading →

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Poolside Landscaping

Posted on July 8, 2014 by designatedspaces7

An oasis has been created surrounding a backyard pool. Ornamental grasses, shrubs, and evergreens have been planted along the pool perimeter. The plants selected require very little maintenance and thrive in a full sun climate. The first grouping of plant … Continue reading →

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Driveway Landscaping

Posted on July 1, 2014 by designatedspaces7

As part of a larger landscape project, this driveway landscaping repurposes perennial flowers ­­and ornamental grasses. The ivy and weeds that enveloped the driveway plant bed have been removed and the existing plants have been dug up for transplanting. The … Continue reading →

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Front Yard Landscaping

Posted on June 24, 2014 by designatedspaces7

Due to a cold winter, some perennial plants were unable to survive harsh weather conditions. As a result, new front yard landscaping was desired and has been planned and executed in three phases. Phase one included removing dead and overgrown … Continue reading →

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Herb and Vegetable Garden Planning and Planting

Posted on June 17, 2014 by designatedspaces7

When considering herbs and vegetables for a garden, it is helpful to think about species, vegetable or fruit type, projected growth size, insect and animal resistance, and climate tolerance. The herb and vegetable garden featured has an assortment of cherry … Continue reading →

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Storage Shed Organization – Part 2

Posted on June 3, 2014 by designatedspaces7

The remaining shed has become outdoor storage for lawn care items including brooms, rakes, and shovels. After cleaning, the shelves were moved back in and placed against the sides of the shed for shelving smaller tools and supplies. Finally, larger … Continue reading →

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Storage Shed Organization – Part 1

Posted on May 27, 2014 by designatedspaces7

Two sheds cluttered with inaccessible tools and supplies were in need of an organizational overhaul. Since so many of the items found in the two sheds are lawn care tools, one shed is now specifically designated for those items. The … Continue reading →

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