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Strawberries grow well in pots, planters, hanging baskets, and even window boxes. Although bright red strawberries are beautiful on their own, planting them in a cute pot or container doesn’t hurt. Check out these DIY strawberry planter ideas for inspiration. Tiered Strawberry Planter from Hydrangea Treehouse Strawberry Tower from A Piece of Rainbow Hexagon Planter Box from Just Measuring Up DIY Hanging Strawberry Planter from Foxy Folksy Wooden Strawberry Planter from The Handyman’s Daughter Pallet Planter from Lovely Greens Recycled Planter from Refresh Living 3-Tier Planter from Ruggy DIY Cedar Planter Box from Bitter Root DIY Cinder Block Strawberry Planter from Clearwater Cottage Wire Planter from Sustainable Cooks Floating Window Planter from A Beautiful Mess Gutter Planter from Hungry Healthy Happy Concrete Planter Pot from Woodshop Diaries DIY Raised Planter Box from Vintage Revivals Planter Posts from Fresh Mommy Blog Faux Aged Stone Planter from Savvy Apron Vertical Planter Boxes from Creating Really Awesome Fun Things

Here are 20 of the best perennial flowering vines and climbers for your garden. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 11 (varies by species)Color Varieties: White, pink, purple, red, bicolorSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: Partial shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9Color Varieties: Brown/purple, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to full shadeSoil Needs: Moist, well-drained, sandy or loamy...

As drills became more popular at home and in the workplace, drill manufacturers took it upon themselves to create an increasing variety of drill bits designed for specific materials, tasks, and drills. This guide introduces and explains 20 types of drill bits and how to choose a drill bit for your next DIY project. The main feature of a brad-point drill bit that helps to keep the hole accurate and clean is the brad located at the center of the bit....

Though home design trends are always changing, the events of 2020 have us focused on two main themes: building a functional space, and creating a sense of calm and joy despite a tumultuous outside world. We spoke to five experts about what design trends we can expect to see going into 2021. Why we love it: By painting your walls a soothing color like blue, your room is instantly transformed into a place for relaxation....

Fortunately, with a little bit of creativity and some DIY skills, you can create a deck for an above-ground pool. Here are 23 ideas for above-ground pool deck that will offer you the space you need to bask in the joy of your backyard swimming hole.

Classic Red Color Combinations Classic red colors vary slightly by the amount of red, brown, white, or yellow mixed in to form the shade. Some color combinations work better than others. Primary red: True primary red is magenta. Primary colors cannot be made from other colors. Primary colors are the source of all other colors. Primary red goes with yellow, orange, blue, white, and black.Cherry red: Describes the deep red color of cherries; it can also be called blood red or tomato red....

What defines the “look” of an English garden? There are a number of visual themes one sees again and again: large drifts of colorful perennials, color themes, and a full look with a wide variety of textures are all common sights. Authors such as William Robertson (The English Flower Garden) helped bring knowledge and techniques for creating herbaceous borders to the public in the 1800s, marking a modern trend away from the formalism of more classical European gardens....

These DIY plant hangers are also inexpensive to make. If you purchase a plant hanger, you’re going to spend more on the store-bought hanger than if you make one yourself. The hangers only take a few supplies, and all of them can be customized to your liking (and plant size). They also make perfect gifts—but after making one, you might just want to keep it for yourself. Hanging Leather Planter from Clever Poppy Gold Dipped Hanging Planters from A Beautiful Mess Rope Hanging Planter from Dossier Old T-Shirt Hanging Planter from A Beautiful Mess Copper Plant Hangers from Lia Griffith Ceramic Hanging Planter from The Merrythought Simple Rope Plant Hanger from Make It & Love It Crocheted Plant Hanger from The Spruce Crafts Simple Macrame Plant Hanger from Persia Lou Upcycled Plant Hangers from Almost Makes Perfect Hanging Water Garden from The Merrythought Brass and Leather Teardrop Planter from Vintage Revivals Terracotta Clay Hanging Planters from Fall for DIY Hanging Wire Planter from A Joyful Riot Hanging Plant Holders from Craftifair Beaded Plant Hanger from Lovely Indeed Woven Hanging Planters from Fall for DIY West Elm Modern Hanging Planter Knock-Off from Remodelaholic Wall Hanging Planters from H2O Bungalow Beaded Plant Hanger from Almost Makes Perfect Jute Macrame Plant Hanger from The Inspired Hive Rope Plant Hanger from Amanda Whitworth Macramé Plant Hanger with Gold Plant Stand from Foxy Oxie Coconut Hanging Planter from Poppytalk Macramé Succulent Hangers from Mom Spark DIY Macramé Plant Hanger from Hello Nest Hanging Planter Using a Wood Slice from LZ Cathcart Hanging Basket Planter from Hearth & Vine DIY Macramé Plant Hanger Tutorial from Kaleidoscope Living Plant Hanger from Fabric Strips from Gleeful Things DIY Hanging Planter Upgrade from DIY in PDX Hanging Garden from HomeMade Modern

You’ll find four major types of synthetic fibers used for carpeting. Each fiber has certain characteristics that may make it more appealing than other fiber types or more suitable for specific uses than others. Here are the four main types of synthetic carpet fibers. Nylon is one of the most well-known synthetic fibers. For years it has been considered the “ultimate” carpet fiber. Nylon is, in general, a strong fiber with high resiliency (the ability to bounce back after becoming flattened or compacted)....

You can always hire a landscape designer or architect to help your outdoor space realize its potential. A skilled professional can guide you through the process of figuring out a style, deciding who will be using the yard, creating zones of activity, choosing materials and plants, and recommending builders and contractors for everything from swimming pools to outdoor structures to installing irrigation. Explore 44 ideas that show you how to transform a backyard into your favorite space....

Thankfully, there are a variety of choices for deer fencing that can be utilized without the need for planting deer-resistant species or spraying harsh chemicals to remove ticks. By fencing deer out, you can keep your plants safe, avoid chemicals, and even keep pets in your yard with the right options. Below, learn all about different types of common deer fencing and repellants to keep these pests away from your outdoor space....

Most design savvy individuals know that there are countless ways to customize an actual rental apartment, whether that entails painting, installing removable wallpaper, switching out kitchen hardware, or hanging new light fixtures. I’ve made many of these upgrades myself, but usually with the intention of staying in a space for a couple of years. So what’s one to do when the space they’re staying in is super temporary or isn’t even truly their own?...

Here are five essential tips for successfully growing tomatoes in pots plus some additional ideas to increase your potted tomato harvest. 5 Top Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Pots For one plant, you need a container that is at least 1 square foot, but 2 square feet is better (5-gallon buckets are the perfect size). Make sure the container has good drainage, though, so that the roots remain moist but not soggy....

Exotic Hardwoods Defined The larger definition of the term exotic—“coming from a foreign country”—isn’t very useful when it comes to hardwoods, so most flooring manufacturers and retailers their exotic hardwoods into a group that meets following criteria: Mostly hard: Aren’t all hardwoods physically hard? Not necessarily. purpleheart and Australian cypress, which of which fly the hardwood flag, fall mid-range on the Janka hardness scale, far below the hardness of products like teak, mahogany, ipe, and jatoba....

Clean Your Sofa Let’s face it. There’s only so much a vacuum can do for your beloved couch. Sure, it takes care of the crumbs and dust nicely, but for stains and soil, you need something more. Enter, the garment steamer, complete with distilled hot water vapor. A quick pass with this unit can transform spots on any water-tolerant sofa fabric. Dust Your Drapes Don’t remove your heavy window panels just to toss them in the washer and dryer....

1. Professional Colors and Items Are Preferred When it comes to the basics of home décor—color schemes, items, and furniture—individuals who identify as ‘nerdy’ tend to be more partial to the ‘professional’ sort of scheme. Funky and loud colors are often swapped for the classic blacks, whites, beiges, reds, and blues. The eclectic furniture, unless intentionally purchased for a purpose, (i.e. the Superman-lover has a chair with a bright red cape in the living room) is often replaced for the sophisticated and functional....