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The weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer here in my part of the world. This can only mean one thing: getting back outdoors to enjoy the spring sunshine.
My courtyard garden is very low maintenance in the cooler months, but now it's time to think about pruning, planting and remembering to water since it's not raining so much! Once I've tidied up and done my spring planting, I can start looking forward to those long summer nights sharing a barbecue and drinks with friends and family.
Here are some ideas for freshening up your outdoor living area, no matter how big or small it is. — Alicia from Atypical Type A
My courtyard garden is very low maintenance in the cooler months, but now it's time to think about pruning, planting and remembering to water since it's not raining so much! Once I've tidied up and done my spring planting, I can start looking forward to those long summer nights sharing a barbecue and drinks with friends and family.
Here are some ideas for freshening up your outdoor living area, no matter how big or small it is. — Alicia from Atypical Type A
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Vintage Garden Markers - AUD 42.95 »
Can't tell your sage from your oregano? Label your terra-cotta herb pots with these gorgeous, vintage cutlery markers, and you'll never have another flavor mix-up in the kitchen.
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Socker Greenhouse - $19.99 »
Yes, apartment dwellers can still enjoy some plants at home! Create a mini indoor garden with this affordable greenhouse. It's a great way to add some color and life to a minimalist sideboard.
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Skurar Hanging Planter - $4.99 »
You don't have to limit your planting to the ground. If you want to add some more greenery but are running low on space, look up! These pretty planters would be ideal to add some life to a covered patio or veranda.
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Lantliv Plant Stand - $49.99 »
I adore the look of window boxes, but I'm not allowed to fix anything permanent to my home's exterior. This plant stand is the perfect alternative for renters and unit owners. It even comes with a handy shelf for storing your potting and watering gear.
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The Thoughtful Gardener Watering Can - AUD 99.95 »
This is a lovely sentiment from The Thoughtful Gardener. It makes me feel like pottering around outside in the sun right now! This lovely watering can will take pride of place on your potting stand or in your laundry room or mudroom.
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Ikea PS 2012 Plant Stand With 3 Plant Pots - AUD 59.95 »
Do you have an awkward corner in your outdoor living area? I know I do. A plant stand such as this funky number would fill the space and create a nice sculptural element.
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Children's Garden Gift Set - AUD 39.95 »
Get the whole family out in the garden with this kids' gardening kit. They can enjoy planting and taking care of their very own potted plants while you are working on the bigger jobs.
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Allweather/Outdoor Flameless Pillar Candles - AUD 55.00 »
I have a hard enough time finding cupboard space to store indoor entertaining items, so I certainly don't want piles of outdoor accessories taking up precious storage. These battery-operated candles serve double duty: They are wind and weather proof for outdoors, and they are safe to leave unattended or around children indoors.
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Garden Tool Set, Green - AUD 80.00 »
To be a whiz in the garden, of course you need the right tools! This modern, ergonomic set will get the job done and is attractive enough to leave hanging in plain sight.
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Maroon Rose Tan Leather Gardening Gloves - AUD 39.99 »
Pretty up your gardening outfit with a pair of feminine gloves. Sure, they're a utilitarian item, but who says they can't be stylish at the same time? These would also make a great practical gift for the green thumb in your life.
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Eva Solo Hanging Bird Feeder - AUD 75.00 »
There are endless options out there for traditional- and country-style gardens. But I love this bird feeder from Top3 By Design because it's the perfect contemporary outdoor accessory.
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Hobnail Votive Candle Holder - $16.00 »
These jewel-colored votives would be fabulous table decor for an alfresco Moroccan feast. Get the tagine cooking, and throw some eclectic rugs and cushions around to create a Mediterranean oasis in your backyard.
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Wire Flower Sculpture Wall Art - $39.00 »
Rendered walls on modern homes look great and crisp, but sometimes they can look a little bare. I can't think of a lovelier way to add some interest to a blank exterior wall than with these wire flowers.
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Ivy Expanding Trellis - AUD 99.00 »
Everyone has that one unsightly spot in the yard. You know the one, it's the ugly wall or fence, with poor soil or not enough sunlight to grow a plant. Enter this trellis with faux ivy. It will pretty up that spot in an instant, and it's expandable, so it'll fit any space. Talk about clever.
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Mix n Match Cushion - AUD 29.95 »
The best part of warm weather is opening up your home and blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors. Make your patio area into an outdoor room with soft furnishings like this trellis-pattern outdoor cushion.
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Cera Citronella Candlepot - AUD 16.95 »
Pick up one of these cute and colorful citronella candle pots, and you'll never have to choose between your pretty candles and your supermarket-variety, ugly-but-practical, insect-repelling ones again!
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Cobalt Blue Wine Bottle Tiki Torches by Great Bottles of Fire - $80.00 »
Transform your outdoor space into a tropical oasis with plenty of palm trees and hibiscus. Finish off the look by adding a row of these eye-catching oil torches.
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Hanging Bird Feeder Kit, Vintage Teacup, Pink by Bramble Bunny - $27.00 »
One of the pleasures of having a garden is the birds it attracts. Encourage your feathered friends to stay a while with a bird feeder like this sweet, upcycled teacup.
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Hot Pot BBQ - AUD 199.95 »
If you live in an apartment and have only a balcony for a garden, you might feel you have to choose between plants and more practical items like a barbecue. Not anymore! Check out this ultimate multitasker: a plant pot with a hidden grill plate.
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Dinner Plate, Raj - AUD 14.95 »
The best part about sprucing up your outdoor space is inviting friends over to enjoy it. Mix and match some fun, unbreakable, melamine plates for a real party atmosphere for the whole family.
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