Exterior Excellence

Assemble an outdoor grouping with items that can withstand your local weather. Create an outdoor setting by using the wall of a garage as a backdrop for a rustic bench and a few pieces of interesting worn fencing. Christa visually balanced an existing window by hanging a concrete garden plaque.

Grass is finicky in this shady area, so she blanketed the ground in mulch.

HFOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE RESOURCE GUIDE, PAGE 112.

For more creative spring wreath ideas, turn to “Crowned with Color” on pages 100–104.