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Tips for Maintaining and Caring for Your Outdoor Planters

Outdoor planters are a simple way to brighten up any area of your home. Whether a front entryway, your patio, or along a pathway, these large planters can add pops of colour and lots of contrast to an otherwise dull area. However, for your planters to become a conversation starter, you must properly care and maintain them. Here are a few tips to make this process a little easier. 1. Check the Drainage Check the hole at the bottom of the pot to ensure that water is properly draining from your plants and flowers. When container planting, proper drainage is crucial as most plants cannot survive if they are living in soggy, set soil. Proper drainage also ensures that the plants can breathe properly, so you can enjoy pops of colour throughout the entire season. 2. Know How Much Water is Needed Before you plant your stunning flowers, it is important that you learn about the plants such as their sunlight conditions and how much water they need to survive. Some plants will require more

Patio Decor Ideas to Accommodate Your Large Summer Parties

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Large outdoor parties and gatherings are a highlight during the summer months. Not only can you throw out a bunch of pillows and blankets and string a strand of lights, there are several patio decor ideas to keep all your party-goers comfortable and your patio area looking stylish, colourful, and fun. Let’s look at four patio decor ideas to accommodate all of your guests and activities. 1. Hybrid Furniture Whether you want to sit back and enjoy a great conversation with a drink in hand, or you are planning a delicious three-course meal, hybrid furniture sets can accommodate. This versatile outdoor furniture can convert from comfortable chairs to a stunning dining set without the need for additional furniture. Plus, you can throw on some bright and comfy outdoor pillows to add even more colour, style, and design to the space. 2. Fun Seating Options Keep the folding chairs away and choose fun and unique seating options to cover your patio. Poufs are a fun way to add some col

Tropical Flowers that Add Colour to Your Indoor Living Space

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If you wish to improve your mood, purify the air, and add a great conversation piece to your home, an indoor tropical plant must be at the top of your list. Tropical flowers are environmentally-friendly plants that create lush, colourful, and beautiful areas in a house. Plus, they require little maintenance and the wide selection ensures that you can add the right texture, design, colour, and energy to any area in your home. Here are a few tropical plants and flowers that you could add to your indoor living space. 1. Peace Lily If you love the look of a Calla Lily, you will love the vibrant, stunning beauty of the Peace Lily. This plant features thick green leaves with gorgeous white flowers that stand out. These indoor plants are perfect for any area in the room because they are available in a variety of sizes, making them excellent centerpieces on a kitchen table or by adding colour and contrast to a corner of an office or bedroom. Additionally, these plants do well in darke