Southeast (compass reading from 112.5 to 157.5)

The sound of your wind chimes represents your voice. Be cautious of representing your self through out of tune, clanging noise. If you must have more then one set of chimes, make sure they harmonize like a choir. The sound of bamboo is a subtle voice that can harmonize with metal, ceramic or glass wind chimes.

Any gardener can enjoy the hobby using such solar garden lights and fixtures because they are easy to install – requiring no professional wiring or electrical services, they run by the power of the sun – meaning no bills or additional budget dollars, and they do not often need bulb replacement – they operate on LED bulbs which last for significantly lengthy periods and which demand infrequent maintenance, replacement or repair.

In small gardens the design must be to scale other wise architectural features and plants will look out of place and too domineering. Installing a windbreak to protect vulnerable plants or a screen that will allow you to sit unobserved in your front garden or small patio can be difficult, if space is at a premium. Although garden centres have plenty of screens and windbreaks available, they tend to be designed for much larger gardens.

Creating a beautiful garden can be done on a recession era budget, and it requires some creative thinking and alternative solutions that will last a lifetime!

1. Make sure to incorporate natural elements. Sometimes you will find the best outdoor designs incorporate the setting around them. Look to attach your place cards to a fence or tree, make the fountain the center of the dinning area, use statues as entrance points or buffet center decorations, etc. Also, when selecting the color scheme select colors that will work well with the environment. So, if there is a red barn, use red as an accent color and have a red wagon filled with flowers as a decoration; or if you are on the beach look for soft pinks or peaches interwoven with tans and creams to work well.

Gates are very useful access controls as well as design features. If you’ve got a home with access issues or security issues, gates are exactly what you need to deal with those issues. You can find yourself dealing with some interesting possibilities for design, too, and it’s a good idea to get advice from fencing contractors about what’s possible.

We have all passed houses that have been finished off just beautifully with a great looking gate made from timber, so why should your house be missing this very important feature? Timber gates will set your house apart from others in the street and will provide it with appealing character and charm. It is a necessary addition when you are looking to improve the street appearance and overall feel of your home.

Reasons for installing gates