Cedar Trees Growth

Is this several cedars trees planted together?

No, as the pyramidal cedar grows several side branches will develop and increase the width at the base … if left untrimmed they will thrive a grow up looking like separate trees jammed together.

Planting Trees: When planting trees the significance of where they are planted does not seem to matter that much when they are small.

Years later mature trees in middle of your lakefront property may block your view of the lake and your properties relative value to future owners.

Tiki Shelter

Tiki Shelter constructed out wood pillars and roof structure with palm fronds roofing.

Tiki Shelter built on 6 solid wood posts.

Close up of palm roof finish.

Inside the Tiki Shelter showing a well design roof structure. 

Close up of design finish between each wood post.

Close up of the wood post corner fit and finish.

Close up photo of the wood capping design for the roof top.

Garden Ideas with Driftwood

Driftwood fits perfectly with most garden designs and establishes an inspirational garden setting.

Hang it on the fence, move the piece around in different beds, plant flowers and trees around your found driftwood … it is a fast way to decorate your garden.

Finding Driftwood: At the beach is the cheapest way … but at your upscale garden center you may find they sell driftwood, some in cedar which can be rot resistant .. best call around first to your save time!

Artistic Bird House

Hand Painted Wood Birdhouse

Wood birdhouse is colorfully painted … creative and visually interesting with the use of bright colors and little design funk ..adding a spark of interest in one’s garden design. A guest conversation piece!

Birdhouse is mounted 10 feet (3 meters) off the ground on a cedar pole with it’s bark still intact. Behind is pine board and batten building siding with a well established climbing vine.

NB. Follow to see lots of creative bird houses. Wood Bird Houses

Red Garden Chairs

Resin Adirondack Style Chairs

Red Garden Chairs

Adding some “POP with a pair of “these low maintenance chairs into your landscape design  .. will create a visual focal point in your garden   ..  plus a resting spot to enjoy a tea or cold drink…


Striking color adds sharp contrast and draws the eye to your seating arrangement ..  then build out your garden area with your favorite trees or flowers.

Resin Plastic chairs vary in price and quality. One area to inspect is the size of the 4 vertical legs. If legs are too small, the chairs may wobble side to side over time … a firm base of patio stones will prevent the legs sinking into the ground.

Suggest you buy at least two chairs  .. then someone can join you!

Apple Tree’s Red Apples

Apples ripen in many colors and these are ripening in a classic red.

Fall photo clearly shows the irregular shape between different apples and not all apples are perfectly round as found in the grocery store.

Irregular Apples like these are destine for other uses such as apple sauce or animal feed.