Weeping Willow Tree is a classic landscape addition and easy to grow

Weeping willows are beautiful additions to a yard. They can be used as windbreaks; they are fast growing, and are cold hardy over most all the the country. I am thinking of one near the pond I am planning near my new house. They add a soft and gentle ambiance to any landscape and I remember them from my childhood. One of the main features is they are fast gowing so you don't have to wait forever for the tree to mature. This one when shipped is 3 or 4ft tall so it has a good start on growth and they are easy to grow so dig a hole, throw in some compost and mix it up with some fertilizer, steer manure would do and plant the tree! It should really take off in the spring!

At Weeping Willow Tree, Hardy Green, 36-48-inch Tall

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Meyer Lemon Tree is easy to grow and produces great fruit

A Meyer lemon is a lovely plant and grows nicely in containers and outside in zones 8-11 Fragrant flowers produce thin skinned, juicy lemons year round. They are different than conventional lemons in that the taste is more sweeter, and less acid. The rind is thinner and more orangish in color than typical lemons. The tree is evergreen and needs full sun or a sunny room in the house. It grows to about 8 to 10 feet tall, or can be pruned to be shorter.

At Meyer Lemon Tree One Gallon by Monrovia Growers

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Hen-Feathers Boutique Thistle Thermometer adds an antique look to the garden decor

I'm in the market for a new thermometer. The old one is hanging on the locust tree in front of the cabin where it has been for 20 years. It's one that you use a magnet to return temperature so that you can see the change every day. I always forget to do that and I'm not even sure if the thermometer works. So I'm thinking of something simple that I don't have to manage. This thermometer by Hen-Feathers looks really cool. It has an antique look in hand cast copper and if I hang it on the tree outside the window, I can see the temperature easily.

At Hen-Feathers 73370HWTB 7-1/4-Inch High by 4-1/4-Inch Wide by 1-1/2-Inch Deep Boutique Thistle Thermometer

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Outdoor Fireplace with Copper Accents is perfect for outdoor fun

If you're tired of being couped up in the house, especially with all the relatives around, this outdoor fireplace would get everyone out of the house and bring a welcome change of scene. If the weather's very cold and snowy, the snowball fighters, sledders, and hikers can come and get warms while they tell about their adventures. Outdoors, at night, it gives a lovely light and a 360 degree view of the fire. A large, hinged access door makes it easy to throw another log on the fire. A heavy mesh surround ensures optimal warmth and safety--keeping sparks off the deck. A heavy grate is built to last and support plenty of wood for less refueling and a large cooking grate lets you warm up buns and snacks. This could save everyone's sanity and bring extra enjoyment during the holidays and all the rest of winter.

At Uniflame Black Outdoor Fireplace with Copper Accents

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Woodstock Canon Chime plays Pachelbel's Canon

A lovely wind chime that plays Pachelbel's Canon and makes a great gift for the garden, patio, or door. It's on sale now.

At Woodstock Pachelbel Canon Chime

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Tall Tulip Garden Lantern Feeder provides both food and entertainment

The lantern feeder holds 6 pounds of seeds and lets you see when the feed is getting low. My aunt who lived to be 92 loved this bird feeder. It gave her hours of enjoyment watching from her kitchen window and she only had to fill it once every three weeks. The birds came all winter long. This is a great gift for the bird lover or someone who delights in nature.

At Birdscapes® 366 Tall Tulip Garden Lantern Feeder, 6 lb capacity (Colors May Vary)

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Ritz Adult Leaf Pattern Apron is practical and cheery

This apron is cotton twill bib and it adjusts to fit most adults. It's cheery pattern keeps your good clothes fresh while you cook or run to the garden to get some more herbs for the salad. It has a large front pocket and is 33" long. It's very practical and also pretty and it machine washes and dries.

At Ritz Adult Leaf Pattern Apron

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Christmas Village Standard House Flag celebrates the season

Amazon has a great selection of holiday flags to hang on your porch. It's an easy way to decorate. This one is from Breezeart and is heavyweight 600 denier polyester which has superior fade and mildew resistance, and is also machine washable and iron safe. The colors are VIVID! Size: 28 in. x 40 in.

At Christmas Village Standard House Flag

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Springfield Aquarius Metal Clock with Thermometer is stylish and useful

Beautiful and practical, this clock and thermometer, placed by a window, will tell you the time and you don't have to step outside.

• Metal frame construction with painted copper finish
• Weather resistant housing with glass lens to prevent clouding
• Design coordinated ABS pointer and clock hands
• Precison quartz clock movement
• Precision made thermometer coil for accurate readings

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Outdoor Decor Jiggle Wings Turkey is a fun holiday decoration

Here's a fun way to celebrate the holidays! Your own turkey that jiggles and has wings that flap in the wind. There is an optional stand so you can also put it on your patio, porch or even indoors. Regal Gift has a whole line of holiday Garden Stake products to brighten your day and entertain passersby.

At Garden Stake 3D Metal Outdoor Decor Jiggle Wings Turkey (31H) (F367) by Regal Gift

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Strathwood Rubber Scroll Doormat is stylish and practical

This is a classy looking door mat and perfect for leaving the yard and garden dirt and leaves behind as you step into the door. It's made of rubber, but looks like wrought iron and won't slip or blow away in heavy winds. Doormat measures 18 inches by 30 inches and also comes in a rectangular shape.

At Strathwood Rubber Scroll Doormat

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Hearth & Garden Stack of Chairs Cover makes storing them easy

Now here's a great idea. Every get tired of putting away the stackable chairs and then having to bring them out and clean them next spring. I store mine under the back porch roof and they come out covered in debris that makes me scrub them down again. This stackable chair cover should protect the chairs, keep the water off, and let you bring them out as clean as they were when you put them in. It's made of PVC coated polyester that resists cracking, fading, or scratching your furniture.

At Hearth & Garden Stack of Chairs Cover

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Landmann Big Sky Stars & Moons Fire Pit for cool October nights

Here is a lovely fire pit you can use to warm yourself under the stars these cool fall evenings. Star and moon cutouts on the walls of the firepit reveal flickering flames within. Landmann's Georgia Clay finish stands up to the heat and weather for years of heavy use. Sturdy steel construction means the fire pit is stable and will hold plenty of wood. The pit offers 360-degree view of the fire so that everyone can circle 'round and enjoy the warmth and crackle of open flame. An enamel cooking grate is great for warming foods for campfire snacks. A spark guard cover and poker are included to keep sparks off clothes and outdoor furniture. The pit is designed for use on masonry surfaces such as stone, brick, or concrete only. It certainly would cheer up any outdoor evening.

At Landmann Big Sky Stars & Moons Fire Pit, Georgia Clay

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Woodstream Rolling Plant Caddy moves plants easily

If you're starting to move plants in from the patio or putting them under a protective roof, this plant caddy will help you find the right place, and adjust the placement easily as needed. It's inexpensive and won't let water drip on floor surfaces.

• 13" plant caddy
• Clear poly construction
• 4 heavy-duty casters, allow caddy to roll easily without tipping
• Built-in water reservoir to prevent water from overflowing onto floors

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