http://easyverticalgardening.com Outdoor living rooms increase the perceived space and value of a home, and outdoor home decor items, like vertical gardens, can improve the space and value even more.

1. How Vertical Gardens
Enhance Outdoor Living Spaces
Enhance Outdoor Living Spaces

2. More and more homeowners are turning
their backyards, decks and patios into
outdoor living rooms.
Not only can this add value to a home, but it
can make a small home feel larger, simply
because of the additional square footage
that has been added outside.

3. • Typically, you don't
need much furniture
to create an outdoor
living space.
• A sofa and rug or a
few chairs with a
small table are
examples of basic
outdoor seating
areas.

4. • However, to actually re-create the
feeling of an indoor living space, you
want to add home decor accessories
such as cushions, area lighting, vases
with plants and wall art.
• These additions make an outdoor space
feel much more homey and
comfortable.

5. • Of course, you want your outdoor decor
to be able to hold up to the elements.
• Be aware of moisture, wind, sun and of
course critters.
• Water and fade resistant fabrics are
important as well as rugs and lamps
designed specifically for the outdoors.

6. • Weatherproof paintings or photographs
can be a little more challenging, which
is where vertical gardens come in
handy.
• They can provide an interesting focal
point for a room, area easy to care for
and work well outside, of course.

7. • Since vertical gardens can be any size,
you can make or buy one to fit any size
outdoor room.
• You can even use several small
planters instead of one large one.
• Arrange them in a uniform line or grid
layout or hang them in staggered
locations for a more casual or artistic
look.

8. • Unlike a painting or other more
permanent wall fixtures, some vertical
gardens allow you to change plants
seasonally or annually to create an
entirely different look.
• They also can stand on their own if you
decide to bring your outdoor furniture
inside during the winter months.

9. • This style of gardening is not limited to
just outdoor rooms though, Vertical
living walls can also be placed in
walkways or next to a front door.
• It is a simple way to make a boring area
interesting, especially if you use a wide
variety of plants.

10. • Planters can be designed to match and
fit in with the exterior color and style of
the home.
• Alternatively, a brightly-colored frame or
uniquely-shaped container can be used
to create a focal point in an outdoor
space.

11. • If you are new to vertical gardening, the
key is to start small.
• Use smaller planters at first and find out
what plants you like.
• You can then grow from there, and a
living wall project then doesn't seem so
overwhelming.

12. • Using containers that
require less
maintenance are
also a good idea,
since this generally
means that your
plants will look better.

13. • There are several gardening kits that
have irrigation systems and drainage
bins for easier watering and less mess.
• Make sure you include these items if
you decide to build a container yourself.

14. To see 9 easy vertical gardening kits,
click here:
www.EasyVerticalGardening.com
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