March--Newsletter-2011

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Landscaping Ideas for the Family

Looking for a landscape that the whole family can enjoy? There are plenty of ways to create an outdoor retreat that offers something for all your family members.

A Place to Remember

Scrapbooking isn’t the only way to preserve those precious memories. You can create a unique and attractive walkway from homemade stepping stones customized with personal mementos. Simply build your mold, pour in the concrete and then start adding those one-of-a-kind accents after the concrete begins to cure. Things you can add? Handprints, footprints, seashells and colorful pebbles give stepping stones some eye-catching color. You can also have your kids write their names or draw a picture of something like a butterfly or airplane.

A Place to Gather

Giving your family a place to gather outdoor is a great idea and there’s several ways to do it. Decks and patios work great in this respect but you might also want to consider a pergola in the center of the yard atop a paving stone floor. One of our favorite family activities is to sit around a fire and make s’mores! Fire pits make a great addition to any yard. Make sure there’s plenty of seating, especially if you’re going to entertain and include your favorite plants for a splash of color.

A Place to Eat

Speaking of entertaining, you might want to consider an outdoor “kitchen” to house your grill and cooking gear. The latest trend in landscaping is to bring the indoors “out” by creating outdoor rooms and the kitchen is a popular way to do that. Your outdoor kitchen can have running water, storage and of course seating in addition to the grill and plenty of counter space to prepare your meals.

A Place to Grow

Gardens aren’t just for grownups. Quite the contrary, gardening is an easy and fun way to get your kids involved in outdoor activities. One idea is to create a garden that is just for the kids, complete with favorite fruits and vegetables as well as some well-placed flowers to attract birds and butterflies. In fact, depending upon your available space, there’s no rule that says you can’t have more than one garden so don’t hesitate to mix-it up so that everyone gets to plant their favorites. Tulips, pansies, violas and daffodils are great choices for spring and if you have big shady areas, try planting some bleeding heart.

A Place to Play

Outdoor play space isn’t limited to those old metal swing sets anymore. In addition to the commercially-designed playhouses and climbing gyms, you could also add a tree house, a “secret” fort and even an old-fashioned sand box. Also remember that kids love to run so a simple open space complete with balls, bats and similar outdoor toys can be all you need.

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Monthly Newsletter From Your Friends at Mueller Landscape Inc

John Mueller, President

Volume 4, Issue 3

March, 2011

Inside this Issue:

Landscaping Ideas for the Family