i suppose you could call them educational posters.
Which company publishes wall charts of things like dog breeds, types of vegetable, insects, flowers, etc?
eBay %26amp; Amazon. View links.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
I really need help with choosing pictures to hang on my wall. Could someone at least try to help me, please?
My walls are being painted %26quot;cherry divine%26quot;, which is a bright, almost bold red-pink color, I am also adding a lot of white to my room to balance it out, and I am working to make my bedroom look elegant and beautiful, regal almost, and I am currently choosing pictures to frame and hang on my walls. I am planning on getting a lot of pictures printed out al Walmart.com for pickup, in a traditional photo-style, not paper printed off the pc. I am only going to choose a few frames and alternate pictures every once in a while for some change, so don%26#039;t be afraid to request a lot of things. I already have some(drool %26lt;3) photos of Gaspard Ulliel, some flower photos, and a sunset. If you can think of anything that would look nice in a frame and against the color of my walls, I would love some suggestions. (I am looking for photos that seem professional.) Also, some links if you know of any particularly nice pictures (links to deviantart, photobucket, istock, etc.) would help. Thanks very much! %26lt;3
I really need help with choosing pictures to hang on my wall. Could someone at least try to help me, please?
Your color choice is one of my favorites. It%26#039;s not red or pink, exactly.
For pictures have you thaught of a:
Green forest
Waterfall
Autumn leaves with a scenery
A portrait of someone who inspires you
Mountains
Desert sand/wind
Inspiring poems by famous poets!!!!
A portrait of the kennedy%26#039;s
Sceneries in different states, countries etc.
Sedona Arizona has some beautiful scenery!
Pictures of another era, culture, with either a person or people doing something.
The oceans underneath?
Animals
Children playing
A new york skyline
The eifle tower? In paris.
Londons courtyard
Castles in scotland or otherwise
Pictures of the remains in greece
Artifacts
Zen-like photos: Fire, water, wood, metal and earth elements.
Music notes, a guitar, piano, harp, or singer.
A mystical scene; like fairies, angels, solar system, sun, planet, space etc.
How about simple pictures like a picture of a vase, tree, plate, fruit, home, a picture of every season of the year, a beautiful fabric from india, moracco etc., fashion designs of different designers like coco chanel, Versace etc. or a picture of candles lit.
Black and white photos of happy times in your life. When it comes to these kinds of photos, they look better in black and white ( with black frames).
Or you could do black and white of anything else, especially the people photos of others doing something simple in their everyday life, like waiting for the subway or having a cocktail drink etc.
Picture paintings of your favorite artists: try pablo picasso, monet, Georgia O%26#039;keefe, Van Gogh etc.
As far as, devian art (which is a great site), photobucket, istock and flicker; you would have to look because their are so many nice pictures on these sites, and it%26#039;s truly about what captures your eye not mine.
I like your idea, but definitely get alot of pictures because our moods change as we change daily. This will help you from having to repaint the wall.
Go crazy with color, and don%26#039;t be afraid to use pictures you think might not match. Mixing and matching are great ways to decorate. This is what can make a statement. It%26#039;s important to love what you frame. I couldn%26#039;t look at a picture I didn%26#039;t like on a daily basis, just because it matches the scheme I%26#039;m working on.
I%26#039;ve gone to elegant homes and have noticed artwork or pictures from everywhere, or anything that suits their whim.
I would also consider getting more frames, just in case you feel the need for more.
How about 6 to 9 frames on one wall or 4. You could put 2 on each wall also.
Get some frames in gold, silver, black and wood (maybe the antique wood look).
Frames can get expensive. If you can%26#039;t afford to buy such gold frames etc. Then spray them with a good gold/silver metallic color, a glossy or matte black. The wood color might be hard to pull off. This is what I do. If you want them glossier, get a clear gloss spray.
Place the frames on paper and just spray and let dry. It%26#039;s so easy. Or go to a goodwill or salvation store, and you just might find some good wooden frames for less than half the price! I have found frames from pottery barn in these places for $3 dollars.
You can try different sizes together or same sizes. It doesn%26#039;t have to be perfect. Go through some pages in the architectural digest magazine, and you%26#039;ll notice how some elegant homes have different sizes shapes, pictures etc.
If your looking for a theme, then that%26#039;s different. For ex: if you want a nature theme at first, then frame just those scenes. If you feel like you need a pick me up, then choose pictures of happy colorful times, places etc. Find pictures of every color in a flower: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black etc. Frame each flower and you%26#039;ve got color!
Why don%26#039;t you get some stencils in a variation of different styles, or pick your favorite and stencil either the bottom or top part of you walls, all around or maybe on the wall behind your bed. Circles within sqaures, squares with in circles, lines within lines, the half moon with sun, same colored flowers in a line. You can get stencils at a craft store.
Try going to a half price/used book store and buy some books on clearance, that have some pictures you like and get them copied. I do this. The other day I found a book for $1, called %26quot;Shakespears Flowers%26quot;. I%26#039;m going to frame some.
You could go to a hobby lobby store and add some metal cast iron objects on your wall. Some are made for outside, but they look elegant inside. I%26#039;ve baught some cast iron candle holders for the wall and a very large detailed cast iron cross.
I too am also repainting, but I%26#039;m doing one wall red in the living room and a stone brick color on the rest. In my room, I%26#039;ve always used so much color, but now I%26#039;m going all pure white with green as primary, blue on botton red on top and a lavendar line, on the wall behind my bed. Well, maybe I shouldn%26#039;t use the blue. I baught some pink satin sheets, and I%26#039;m going to use a white feather down comforter and brown comforter with pink and red pillow cases in feather down pillows. Maybe with a touch of my two yellow pillow cases with flowers on them. I basicallly, want my bed as the focal point, it%26#039;s where I sleep. The other room I use for my cloths etc.
Once you have your collections together, don%26#039;t stop collecting. Whenever your in the mood or find a nice picture in a magazine, book etc. tear it out or go get it printed. As we change, so does our environment. I can%26#039;t imagine living in a home for 10 years with the same old colors and pictures. That can be quite stale!
You could also purchase a big binder, and those plastic protector sheets, where you can insert all your photos to keep them organized and labeled. So when you want to change the mood, just go to the binder. You can do this with paint chips, fabric too, or ideas you get from magazines. I working on this now. For the larger photos, go to a craft store and see what they have to protect them.
Well I hoped my suggestions helped.
Michelle
Reply:I would pick a theme -- even if you have several themes to switch from one to another from time to time -- such as Chinese watercolors, Rennaissance art or prints of paintings by artists of the same era, artistic photographs (especially black and whites -- striking with the red and white). I hope that steers you in a clearer direction.
Also... think about other art pieces you could hang on the wall, such as iron or wood sculpture, candles, mirrors, floating shelves. Just make sure everything is arranged in groupings, orderly (even if ordered in %26#039;disorder%26#039;), so it%26#039;s a calming arrangement for the bedroom (and not so cluttered-feeling). And it%26#039;s nice to vary the sizes of the frames and prints -- I especially love large matting for a smaller print.
Check this out for ideas in addition to the prints -- you may want to use a decorative mirror over a dresser or the headboard:
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/acc/accd...
And check this out for ideas:
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/acc/accd...
Even how they show the lady portrait sketches is an interesting idea. You might find something and run with it like that -- maybe it%26#039;d be more fashion oriented or from the 20s or 50s or 70s.
The bright red color sounds beautiful (I love that combo, too). Just make sure it%26#039;s balanced enough so that the palette is soothing enough for a room for R%26amp;R. Have fun!
Reply:I think tyou should have a floral picture.Pink and whitle with a gold frame.I think this will look really well balance out instead of pink and white.Add a little gold once in a while.Trust me iy will make a differance.
Reply:I think black and white photos in black frames would look beautiful against the wall color you are describing. go to art.com and browse through some of the galleries....i have decorated most of my house with prints from that site!
Reply:I think people are intimidated to answer your question because you all ready seem to know what you want. My advice would be to %26quot;keep it simple.%26quot; I have a red and white hallway and only have 2 pictures hanging. It keeps everything simple and clutter free. I love the color of my walls, so why cover it up with distracting pictures. A few tasteful, carefully placed pictures speak volumes over tons and tons of pictures all over the walls.
Reply:My advice is with that color scheme, I would take a large enough paint sample with me to the store and hold it up to the pictures you like. See if it would look good on the wall. You don%26#039;t want flowers, sunsets...ect all mixed together. Pick one theme and carry it throughout. For elegant, beautiful, regal I would visiting JcPenney%26#039;s website and looking at the following items:
** 20-30-40%26quot; Wall Shelves (available in 3 finishes)
** Pair of Chinese Watercolor Paintings
** New! Victorian Tapestry
** Wall Grille and Sconce Set
These are just some of the ideas I looked at when I read your description. All of the above items are found under Home furnishings, you can just search for the title for the specific ones mentioned. I bet you can find several things to fit your taste and budget.
good Luck.
Reply:i find that if u have red and white room then pictures with brown in matches =]
Reply:We change our pictures to go with each season. This way we never get tired of our pictures.
hotels
I really need help with choosing pictures to hang on my wall. Could someone at least try to help me, please?
Your color choice is one of my favorites. It%26#039;s not red or pink, exactly.
For pictures have you thaught of a:
Green forest
Waterfall
Autumn leaves with a scenery
A portrait of someone who inspires you
Mountains
Desert sand/wind
Inspiring poems by famous poets!!!!
A portrait of the kennedy%26#039;s
Sceneries in different states, countries etc.
Sedona Arizona has some beautiful scenery!
Pictures of another era, culture, with either a person or people doing something.
The oceans underneath?
Animals
Children playing
A new york skyline
The eifle tower? In paris.
Londons courtyard
Castles in scotland or otherwise
Pictures of the remains in greece
Artifacts
Zen-like photos: Fire, water, wood, metal and earth elements.
Music notes, a guitar, piano, harp, or singer.
A mystical scene; like fairies, angels, solar system, sun, planet, space etc.
How about simple pictures like a picture of a vase, tree, plate, fruit, home, a picture of every season of the year, a beautiful fabric from india, moracco etc., fashion designs of different designers like coco chanel, Versace etc. or a picture of candles lit.
Black and white photos of happy times in your life. When it comes to these kinds of photos, they look better in black and white ( with black frames).
Or you could do black and white of anything else, especially the people photos of others doing something simple in their everyday life, like waiting for the subway or having a cocktail drink etc.
Picture paintings of your favorite artists: try pablo picasso, monet, Georgia O%26#039;keefe, Van Gogh etc.
As far as, devian art (which is a great site), photobucket, istock and flicker; you would have to look because their are so many nice pictures on these sites, and it%26#039;s truly about what captures your eye not mine.
I like your idea, but definitely get alot of pictures because our moods change as we change daily. This will help you from having to repaint the wall.
Go crazy with color, and don%26#039;t be afraid to use pictures you think might not match. Mixing and matching are great ways to decorate. This is what can make a statement. It%26#039;s important to love what you frame. I couldn%26#039;t look at a picture I didn%26#039;t like on a daily basis, just because it matches the scheme I%26#039;m working on.
I%26#039;ve gone to elegant homes and have noticed artwork or pictures from everywhere, or anything that suits their whim.
I would also consider getting more frames, just in case you feel the need for more.
How about 6 to 9 frames on one wall or 4. You could put 2 on each wall also.
Get some frames in gold, silver, black and wood (maybe the antique wood look).
Frames can get expensive. If you can%26#039;t afford to buy such gold frames etc. Then spray them with a good gold/silver metallic color, a glossy or matte black. The wood color might be hard to pull off. This is what I do. If you want them glossier, get a clear gloss spray.
Place the frames on paper and just spray and let dry. It%26#039;s so easy. Or go to a goodwill or salvation store, and you just might find some good wooden frames for less than half the price! I have found frames from pottery barn in these places for $3 dollars.
You can try different sizes together or same sizes. It doesn%26#039;t have to be perfect. Go through some pages in the architectural digest magazine, and you%26#039;ll notice how some elegant homes have different sizes shapes, pictures etc.
If your looking for a theme, then that%26#039;s different. For ex: if you want a nature theme at first, then frame just those scenes. If you feel like you need a pick me up, then choose pictures of happy colorful times, places etc. Find pictures of every color in a flower: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black etc. Frame each flower and you%26#039;ve got color!
Why don%26#039;t you get some stencils in a variation of different styles, or pick your favorite and stencil either the bottom or top part of you walls, all around or maybe on the wall behind your bed. Circles within sqaures, squares with in circles, lines within lines, the half moon with sun, same colored flowers in a line. You can get stencils at a craft store.
Try going to a half price/used book store and buy some books on clearance, that have some pictures you like and get them copied. I do this. The other day I found a book for $1, called %26quot;Shakespears Flowers%26quot;. I%26#039;m going to frame some.
You could go to a hobby lobby store and add some metal cast iron objects on your wall. Some are made for outside, but they look elegant inside. I%26#039;ve baught some cast iron candle holders for the wall and a very large detailed cast iron cross.
I too am also repainting, but I%26#039;m doing one wall red in the living room and a stone brick color on the rest. In my room, I%26#039;ve always used so much color, but now I%26#039;m going all pure white with green as primary, blue on botton red on top and a lavendar line, on the wall behind my bed. Well, maybe I shouldn%26#039;t use the blue. I baught some pink satin sheets, and I%26#039;m going to use a white feather down comforter and brown comforter with pink and red pillow cases in feather down pillows. Maybe with a touch of my two yellow pillow cases with flowers on them. I basicallly, want my bed as the focal point, it%26#039;s where I sleep. The other room I use for my cloths etc.
Once you have your collections together, don%26#039;t stop collecting. Whenever your in the mood or find a nice picture in a magazine, book etc. tear it out or go get it printed. As we change, so does our environment. I can%26#039;t imagine living in a home for 10 years with the same old colors and pictures. That can be quite stale!
You could also purchase a big binder, and those plastic protector sheets, where you can insert all your photos to keep them organized and labeled. So when you want to change the mood, just go to the binder. You can do this with paint chips, fabric too, or ideas you get from magazines. I working on this now. For the larger photos, go to a craft store and see what they have to protect them.
Well I hoped my suggestions helped.
Michelle
Reply:I would pick a theme -- even if you have several themes to switch from one to another from time to time -- such as Chinese watercolors, Rennaissance art or prints of paintings by artists of the same era, artistic photographs (especially black and whites -- striking with the red and white). I hope that steers you in a clearer direction.
Also... think about other art pieces you could hang on the wall, such as iron or wood sculpture, candles, mirrors, floating shelves. Just make sure everything is arranged in groupings, orderly (even if ordered in %26#039;disorder%26#039;), so it%26#039;s a calming arrangement for the bedroom (and not so cluttered-feeling). And it%26#039;s nice to vary the sizes of the frames and prints -- I especially love large matting for a smaller print.
Check this out for ideas in addition to the prints -- you may want to use a decorative mirror over a dresser or the headboard:
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/acc/accd...
And check this out for ideas:
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/acc/accd...
Even how they show the lady portrait sketches is an interesting idea. You might find something and run with it like that -- maybe it%26#039;d be more fashion oriented or from the 20s or 50s or 70s.
The bright red color sounds beautiful (I love that combo, too). Just make sure it%26#039;s balanced enough so that the palette is soothing enough for a room for R%26amp;R. Have fun!
Reply:I think tyou should have a floral picture.Pink and whitle with a gold frame.I think this will look really well balance out instead of pink and white.Add a little gold once in a while.Trust me iy will make a differance.
Reply:I think black and white photos in black frames would look beautiful against the wall color you are describing. go to art.com and browse through some of the galleries....i have decorated most of my house with prints from that site!
Reply:I think people are intimidated to answer your question because you all ready seem to know what you want. My advice would be to %26quot;keep it simple.%26quot; I have a red and white hallway and only have 2 pictures hanging. It keeps everything simple and clutter free. I love the color of my walls, so why cover it up with distracting pictures. A few tasteful, carefully placed pictures speak volumes over tons and tons of pictures all over the walls.
Reply:My advice is with that color scheme, I would take a large enough paint sample with me to the store and hold it up to the pictures you like. See if it would look good on the wall. You don%26#039;t want flowers, sunsets...ect all mixed together. Pick one theme and carry it throughout. For elegant, beautiful, regal I would visiting JcPenney%26#039;s website and looking at the following items:
** 20-30-40%26quot; Wall Shelves (available in 3 finishes)
** Pair of Chinese Watercolor Paintings
** New! Victorian Tapestry
** Wall Grille and Sconce Set
These are just some of the ideas I looked at when I read your description. All of the above items are found under Home furnishings, you can just search for the title for the specific ones mentioned. I bet you can find several things to fit your taste and budget.
good Luck.
Reply:i find that if u have red and white room then pictures with brown in matches =]
Reply:We change our pictures to go with each season. This way we never get tired of our pictures.
hotels
Is it wise to do a planter wall myself?
I would like to have a small stone planting wall in my front yard around my house. Nothing large must a few inches high to retain some dirt so I can plant flowers and the like. The front of my house is stone and I%26#039;d like the stone of the wall to match. Is something like that easy enough to do it yourself, or would I be better off in the long run to pay someone to do it? And would I need weeping holes for something that small for drainage?
Is it wise to do a planter wall myself?
You can get ideas from home depot or lowes with regard to building a planter like this. If it is up against the house there are problems you will have to deal with - so I don%26#039;t recommend it. I would definitely put in not only weeping holes but drainage. Get a handyman or a contractor if you can or you are in for quite a bit of work. If you can find the same stone as your house has you could build it out of the stone and mortar. However, you probably only have a veneer of stone over wood framing. Either way I would keep the planter away from the wall to avoid moisture and the problems associated with it. If you do it wrong you could damage the house so get someone knowledgeable to look at it. If you are truly only going a few inches high you probably don%26#039;t have to do anything since there should be at least 6 inches clearance at the house. You might consider having a 4 inch or so wide layer of gravel separated and up against the house to help drainage. Another thing you could do is to dig the whole thing down about a foot and put the wall in to the height you want - then fill the dirt back no higher than it was- this should be ok. - Good luck!
Reply:If you are trying to match the stone work on your house, you may want to hire someone. Most home improvement stores offer stones that are stackable and interlock. These don%26#039;t require mortar, and are easily installed. However, it is still hard work. You need to level the ground by removing any ground cover, put sand down so that you can level it, or the wall won%26#039;t look nice. With a little time and elbow grease anyone can make a landscape wall look great. However, if you want to mortar and brick (or stone), weep holes should be used to allow excess moisture to escape quickly (so you don%26#039;t rot your plant%26#039;s roots), and pro would be worth it. It is hard work, if you have never done it before.
Reply:My husband and I do major landscaping projects on contract, so I have experience with this.
For only a few inches, you shouldn%26#039;t need to hire someone if you are willing to do some heavier type work. I%26#039;d recommend the small retaining wall blocks, sometimes called %26quot;gardener II.%26quot;
For the best stability, dig down an inch or two where you want the blocks to sit and put down a base of limestone screenings or other compactable, stable material. Then set the stones and backfill with soil.
Anything higher than 3 courses (or layers) of block and you may want to consult a professional.
Reply:oh i think its very wise to
what you need to do is go to a home depot or lowes stores like that
and see if you can find some type of stone that matches your stone that you already have. as for how much to get will change as to how bnig you are making it but you can make a good guess and you can always get more.
as to how to build its fairly simple take the stones you bought and simply lay out the stones the shape you want them and once you have that simply stack them up to your height you want
if ya need or want some more info you can email me at johnrymel@yahoo.com happpy building
commericial loan
Is it wise to do a planter wall myself?
You can get ideas from home depot or lowes with regard to building a planter like this. If it is up against the house there are problems you will have to deal with - so I don%26#039;t recommend it. I would definitely put in not only weeping holes but drainage. Get a handyman or a contractor if you can or you are in for quite a bit of work. If you can find the same stone as your house has you could build it out of the stone and mortar. However, you probably only have a veneer of stone over wood framing. Either way I would keep the planter away from the wall to avoid moisture and the problems associated with it. If you do it wrong you could damage the house so get someone knowledgeable to look at it. If you are truly only going a few inches high you probably don%26#039;t have to do anything since there should be at least 6 inches clearance at the house. You might consider having a 4 inch or so wide layer of gravel separated and up against the house to help drainage. Another thing you could do is to dig the whole thing down about a foot and put the wall in to the height you want - then fill the dirt back no higher than it was- this should be ok. - Good luck!
Reply:If you are trying to match the stone work on your house, you may want to hire someone. Most home improvement stores offer stones that are stackable and interlock. These don%26#039;t require mortar, and are easily installed. However, it is still hard work. You need to level the ground by removing any ground cover, put sand down so that you can level it, or the wall won%26#039;t look nice. With a little time and elbow grease anyone can make a landscape wall look great. However, if you want to mortar and brick (or stone), weep holes should be used to allow excess moisture to escape quickly (so you don%26#039;t rot your plant%26#039;s roots), and pro would be worth it. It is hard work, if you have never done it before.
Reply:My husband and I do major landscaping projects on contract, so I have experience with this.
For only a few inches, you shouldn%26#039;t need to hire someone if you are willing to do some heavier type work. I%26#039;d recommend the small retaining wall blocks, sometimes called %26quot;gardener II.%26quot;
For the best stability, dig down an inch or two where you want the blocks to sit and put down a base of limestone screenings or other compactable, stable material. Then set the stones and backfill with soil.
Anything higher than 3 courses (or layers) of block and you may want to consult a professional.
Reply:oh i think its very wise to
what you need to do is go to a home depot or lowes stores like that
and see if you can find some type of stone that matches your stone that you already have. as for how much to get will change as to how bnig you are making it but you can make a good guess and you can always get more.
as to how to build its fairly simple take the stones you bought and simply lay out the stones the shape you want them and once you have that simply stack them up to your height you want
if ya need or want some more info you can email me at johnrymel@yahoo.com happpy building
commericial loan
What is the longest lasting, least droopy flower you know of?
I bought these cute on the wall vases for my apartment that allow a single stem to be placed in each, and currently I have Gerber Daisies. I doubt they will last long...does anyone know the answer to this? I hate carnations...and will only resort to fake flowers when i am going out of town.
What is the longest lasting, least droopy flower you know of?
actually, i have found that gerber daisies last the longest as far as common flowers you can get at a florist or supermarket. Add a little bit of sugar to the water, or use Sprite...it helps the stems last longer. Also trim the bottom of the stems frequently to keep them fresh. I agree about fake flowers, but what about dried flowers? Dried roses can be beautiful....many others that are very cool but i don%26#039;t know the names:)
...question for you: why do you worry about having flowers in the vases when you are not even there? ...just curious :0
Reply:I don%26#039;t see why a rose wouldn%26#039;t work if the bulb was firm and closed when you bought it.
You could also try a small bunch of spray roses which look beautiful.
Reply:Zinnias seem to last forever, with a little fern very pretty.Doubles are best.
Reply:daisies of course, and baby%26#039;s breath. you can put baby%26#039;s breath in there and leave it, they dry looking the same as alive
Reply:I%26#039;ve had good luck with carnations. Recently a bunch lasted almost two weeks and they were just from the supermarket. What ever your buy, buy the freshest you can and change the water regularly.
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What is the longest lasting, least droopy flower you know of?
actually, i have found that gerber daisies last the longest as far as common flowers you can get at a florist or supermarket. Add a little bit of sugar to the water, or use Sprite...it helps the stems last longer. Also trim the bottom of the stems frequently to keep them fresh. I agree about fake flowers, but what about dried flowers? Dried roses can be beautiful....many others that are very cool but i don%26#039;t know the names:)
...question for you: why do you worry about having flowers in the vases when you are not even there? ...just curious :0
Reply:I don%26#039;t see why a rose wouldn%26#039;t work if the bulb was firm and closed when you bought it.
You could also try a small bunch of spray roses which look beautiful.
Reply:Zinnias seem to last forever, with a little fern very pretty.Doubles are best.
Reply:daisies of course, and baby%26#039;s breath. you can put baby%26#039;s breath in there and leave it, they dry looking the same as alive
Reply:I%26#039;ve had good luck with carnations. Recently a bunch lasted almost two weeks and they were just from the supermarket. What ever your buy, buy the freshest you can and change the water regularly.
world history
I am trying to build a raised flower bed. The bottom base is concrete. I need ideas on how to?
build this raised flower bed so that the water will not sit at the bottom of the base. Also what should the walls be made of. Thanks for your thoughts on this idea
I am trying to build a raised flower bed. The bottom base is concrete. I need ideas on how to?
We built ours out of 4%26quot; x4%26quot; treated(treated with copper, not arsenic) wood and the excess water comes out between the wood. We used long lag screws to hold them together. We also built some out of retaining wall block which weeps excess water through the blocks quite well. With a concrete base, you could use either and the excess water would just weep out under the bottom blocks or wood.
If you do a google search for %26quot;raised bed gardening%26quot; you%26#039;ll get many sites that have information about it and places that sell kits to build them. I%26#039;ve used mine for vegetables and had a bumper crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and squash despite the drought we%26#039;re having.
I also put earth worms in my beds to help improve the soil since we had used topsoil bought from Lowes that didn%26#039;t have a lot of nutrients in it.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think I am understanding. Are you building a flowerbed on a concrete slab? If so, that is going to fry your plants.
Just like lawns fry if there are rocks beneath the surface, the concrete is going to be heated by the sun and cook your garden.
Reply:Ideally you should break up the concrete so that water can drain into the soil beneath the concrete.
Otherwise, you will need to put a layer of gravel or plastic drainage tubing on the bottom of the raised bed. Wall can be made of anything you choose: wood, stone, concrete, bricks.
Reply:You could put in French Drains, which are basically clay pipes that sit at the bottom of the bed, and lead excess water out of it.
If you are careful, and don%26#039;t over water, you can just treat your bed like a giant pot.
The walls depend on what you are trying to do, and how high you are building the bed. I like concrete blocks, personally, but it depends on your budget and tastes.
Reply:You can build the walls out of whatever you like- wood, concrete block, landscaping block. It sounds like you are building raised beds on an existing concrete slab. If so, make the beds 8-12 inches deep. Water will not sit at the base, it will drain out under whatever materials you use. If you use hollow core concrete blocks, you can fill the cores with soil and grow in them also.
Visit our website for more raised bed gardening ideas at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...
Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!
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I am trying to build a raised flower bed. The bottom base is concrete. I need ideas on how to?
We built ours out of 4%26quot; x4%26quot; treated(treated with copper, not arsenic) wood and the excess water comes out between the wood. We used long lag screws to hold them together. We also built some out of retaining wall block which weeps excess water through the blocks quite well. With a concrete base, you could use either and the excess water would just weep out under the bottom blocks or wood.
If you do a google search for %26quot;raised bed gardening%26quot; you%26#039;ll get many sites that have information about it and places that sell kits to build them. I%26#039;ve used mine for vegetables and had a bumper crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and squash despite the drought we%26#039;re having.
I also put earth worms in my beds to help improve the soil since we had used topsoil bought from Lowes that didn%26#039;t have a lot of nutrients in it.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think I am understanding. Are you building a flowerbed on a concrete slab? If so, that is going to fry your plants.
Just like lawns fry if there are rocks beneath the surface, the concrete is going to be heated by the sun and cook your garden.
Reply:Ideally you should break up the concrete so that water can drain into the soil beneath the concrete.
Otherwise, you will need to put a layer of gravel or plastic drainage tubing on the bottom of the raised bed. Wall can be made of anything you choose: wood, stone, concrete, bricks.
Reply:You could put in French Drains, which are basically clay pipes that sit at the bottom of the bed, and lead excess water out of it.
If you are careful, and don%26#039;t over water, you can just treat your bed like a giant pot.
The walls depend on what you are trying to do, and how high you are building the bed. I like concrete blocks, personally, but it depends on your budget and tastes.
Reply:You can build the walls out of whatever you like- wood, concrete block, landscaping block. It sounds like you are building raised beds on an existing concrete slab. If so, make the beds 8-12 inches deep. Water will not sit at the base, it will drain out under whatever materials you use. If you use hollow core concrete blocks, you can fill the cores with soil and grow in them also.
Visit our website for more raised bed gardening ideas at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...
Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!
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I have a pair of wall vases marked wood potters of burslem with a toby jug and initials WAB on bottom?
These piece.s are around 12- 13 inches long off white and hand painted with leaves and flowers and at the widest point are ariound 6 inches wide they have flat backs and a definite wall hanging hole in them
I have a pair of wall vases marked wood potters of burslem with a toby jug and initials WAB on bottom?
Sounds like they%26#039;re from the Staffordshire region of England, where a lot of pottery manufacturers developed in the late 18th century and continue to this day. Sounds like you need to contact a ceramics expert if you want value/etc, check on the Antiques Roadshow website, maybe they have info.
Reply:Well that%26#039;s great. Now did you have a question?
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I have a pair of wall vases marked wood potters of burslem with a toby jug and initials WAB on bottom?
Sounds like they%26#039;re from the Staffordshire region of England, where a lot of pottery manufacturers developed in the late 18th century and continue to this day. Sounds like you need to contact a ceramics expert if you want value/etc, check on the Antiques Roadshow website, maybe they have info.
Reply:Well that%26#039;s great. Now did you have a question?
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I am currently choosing pictures to frame for my wall, but I need some opinions as far as choosing pictures?
My walls are being painted %26quot;cherry divine%26quot;, which is a bright, almost bold red-pink color, I am also adding a lot of white to my room to balance it out, and I am working to make my bedroom look elegant and beautiful, regal almost, and I am currently choosing pictures to frame and hang on my walls. I am planning on getting a lot of pictures printed out al Walmart.com for pickup, in a traditional photo-style, not paper printed off the pc. I am only going to choose a few frames and alternate pictures every once in a while for some change, so don%26#039;t be afraid to request a lot of things. I already have some(drool %26lt;3) photos of Gaspard Ulliel, some flower photos, and a sunset. If you can think of anything that would look nice in a frame and against the color of my walls, I would love some suggestions. (I am looking for photos that seem professional.) Also, some links if you know of any particularly nice pictures (links to deviantart, photobucket, istock, etc.) would help. Thanks very much! %26lt;3
I am currently choosing pictures to frame for my wall, but I need some opinions as far as choosing pictures?
Since your walls are cherry divine in color, don%26#039;t do too many photos with bright reds. I would limit them to one or two. I would go with photos that picked out my accent colors. You said you are accenting with a lot of white, but do you have a 3rd color? I always use 3 colors in my rooms to add balance. Black would be nice and easy to do. You can find lots of photos on the net of white or red flowers to frame. Just type %26quot;printable flower photos%26quot; in your browser and select which ones you like. Another idea is to take your camera with you and snap your own photos...sun sets, street scenes, etc. You can also paint your frames in white or your 3rd color accent to being the accent into the room better. Lots of ideas for you to make a beautiful room since you have chosen such a great wall color to work with. Good luck and have fun!
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I am currently choosing pictures to frame for my wall, but I need some opinions as far as choosing pictures?
Since your walls are cherry divine in color, don%26#039;t do too many photos with bright reds. I would limit them to one or two. I would go with photos that picked out my accent colors. You said you are accenting with a lot of white, but do you have a 3rd color? I always use 3 colors in my rooms to add balance. Black would be nice and easy to do. You can find lots of photos on the net of white or red flowers to frame. Just type %26quot;printable flower photos%26quot; in your browser and select which ones you like. Another idea is to take your camera with you and snap your own photos...sun sets, street scenes, etc. You can also paint your frames in white or your 3rd color accent to being the accent into the room better. Lots of ideas for you to make a beautiful room since you have chosen such a great wall color to work with. Good luck and have fun!
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/conceptblue...
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