I Need The Best Lawn Service Around

This is a sponsored post written entirely by me. All opinions in it are my own.

You remember how I moved, right?

Well, since I moved we have been renting out our place. Everything is taken care of by the rentee..... except of course, the lawn.
For some reason, we take care of the lawn. It was my grand idea. I thought, "Hey, let's just do the lawn ourselves!" Then, I tried to follow through with it.... and it has been a complete flop.  Our lawnmower is in terrible condition. It came with the house when we bought it and has been fixed numerous times. It just isn't getting any better. I feel like I'm riding on a broken tin trampoline. We feel (and hear) the effects of every bump on this mower. Soon, the leaves will be falling and we use the mower to mulch the leaves instead of gathering them up, as it's so much better for the ground (it's like making a little compost). Also, Martha Stewart told me to take care of the leaves that way. Okay, her magazine did. The problem with all that is that this mower isn't going to be able to do that!!!!

I've tried borrowing other mowers.

Remember how that turned out?

Not so well. 

Our old lawnmower went back in the shop this week and just came out today.....but traveling the distance to get to the place without the guarantee of a lawn mower that will actually mow makes it a bit daunting. We're honestly thinking it's time to hire someone who can take care of our lawn, not just the grass, but the perennials and even the outdoor water features. Now that we are renting, it really matters to us that the house looks and stays in good shape. We need to find some Lawn Connections. 

To really fix our lawn, it would be nice to work on the stone wall up front. We have a half built stone wall (I suspect it used to be a full wall, as the land was farmed for a couple hundred years, but it was taken apart) that would look lovely finished. The stonewall is in the shade, so we have some hosta's along it, but I was thinking about adding something in between each of them. Astilbe is a shade plant (I believe) that might look good. Or, daffodils..... someone told me once to plant daffodils next to hostas because they bloom first but then look kind of yucky once they are done blooming and it is then that the hosta grows big enough and covers up the daffodil leaves. 

Of course, I live in the North East. All of my choices in plants and the hows and whens of landscaping depend on the weather. If I lived in a place like Southlake Texas, my hostas would always be full. I do envy the foliage of sub tropical zones. Then again, I love the season up here. As I said earlier, the leaves are just now changing:

And, it's time for apple picking:

I love our seasons up here. I've lived out west before and it was nice.....but I missed all of the green and all of the water. When you're out west they say "river" and it looks like is a small stream. I'm used to rivers that are much bigger than that. And, that is what I could never get used to; the lack of green and blue colors around me. So, we moved back to Maine and eventually bought a house. And now I have to take care of it (even though I don't live there)..... I think it is time to find someone to take care of our lawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gift Hampers in UK the Best Way to Celebrate the Special Moments of Life

This a sponsored guest post for which I have received compensation.

Everyone loves to get pampered with gifts, no matter whatever the occasion might be. Buying a gift these days is not a daunting task, as there are many online stores that sell one of the best and impressive looking gifts that will make the recipient happy. There are many stores that sell cheap and beautifully designed gift hampers.  The people in the United Kingdom are no exception and they love to receive and present gifts to their families and friends. They never prefer to let go any opportunity to celebrate any happy moments of life. In order to cater the needs of such clients, many online stores offer the best gift hampers in UK for those who love to gift different things on various occasions. Chocolates are one of the most preferred options, and people of all age groups love them.

Types of gift hampers

At the time of selecting the gift hamper you need to be very thoughtful about the selection. If you are presenting something to your girlfriend then fill the basket with beautiful things that girls usually love.  There are perfumes, tops, make-up kits, and accessories that will make the basket quite impressive and worth. You can complement the basket with a bunch of beautiful flowers, which every women love. If you are unsure of selecting the better option, then the expert storekeeper will surely help you in selecting the best alternative. Not only will they decorate the items in an impressive way, but also help you in choosing the better items that she will love.

These days, many buyers prefer to check the options through online portal as you can find gift hampers for each and every occasion and that too in your budget. A wide variety of hampers such as special mother’s day hampers, Valentine’s Day hampers, baby hampers, Christmas hampers, wedding hampers, luxurious hampers, birthday hampers, food hampers, and hampers exclusively designed for men and women is available on these online gift portals.

Pack it in a better way:

If you are not confident of the way to pack the basket, then it is recommended not to do so. In this case you can seek the help of the expert, who has knowledge about such a task. Nowadays, many online dealers allow their clients to customize the basket and pack them attractively. All you have to do is place an order for the same and then worry about nothing else. Also they will get the parcel delivered to your home or the desired destination at the right time.

Benefits of online purchases:

• You get an option to have a look at different items that are sold like hot cakes in the market.
• The gift wraps are done by professionals, so you don’t have to worry about it looks at all.
• As you can customize it as per your choice, you will have a great time in buying the better product.

Online portals selling gift hampers in UK keep themselves updated with the latest trends and ensure to provide the better services to their clients at affordable rates. With better services and cheap products, you will have a great time in buying impressive items for your loved ones.

Gift Baskets for Men- Be Smart and Choose the Best One

This is a sponsored guest post for which I have received compensation.

Men love gifts as much as women do. It is just that they don’t reveal this particular fact. If you are planning to buy something sensible and special for your brother, father, or boyfriend then there are many things that you need to take care. You can buy them different things on occasions like on their birthday, promotion, anniversary day, and others. Sometimes it might not seem to be an easy task to buy them a gift, especially if you don’t know what they might prefer. Even if you are perplexed about the same then you don’t have to worry about it anymore as the choice are endless for you. You can buy one of the prettiest gifts for them from the net, where you can check the latest trends and choose one as per your budget. Gift baskets for men have become a fashion these days, where you can choose anything and everything that you might want to give to the man of which you are thinking.

In fact there are many things that you can have a look at. All you need to do is find their preferences and likings, and fill the basket as per your preferences. Just like you ladies, men also need many fashionable stuff and accessories. You can choose in special things to be filled in the basket like -

• Impressive cologne that they will like to use anytime and all the time.
• Attractive shirts that can be worn for all seasons.
• Ties, cuff rings, shoes, rings, bracelets, wine, video games, miniature pens, and others are some of the other options that you can include in the basket.
• Shaving gift set consisting of razor, shaving brush and lotion.
• Chocolates of all types and flavors.

Order the basket:

You can place an order for the product from online portal, where you can review different items and choose to be decorated in the basket. However before you choose one of the products ensure to check what is that the man craves for more. For instance, if he has huge collections of shirts then it will be a smart thing not to choose them. Gifts are meant to bring a smile on the face of the recipient. Thus, you can buy something that he has been craving for the most.

Men love watches, which can be worn for different occasions. Many online stores these days sell impressively designed watches which are stylish and cheap. Before you buy them, check the style and design they might prefer to buy as it will make them happy. Apart from watches, you can also have a look at some of the good quality and expensive wines and other drinks that men usually love.

Why should you gift?

Everyone loves to receive and give gift. Some need reasons, and some others don’t. No matter whatever the reason might be it is necessary that you gain proper understanding about the procedure to choose a gift, as it will make the recipient happy. While choosing gift baskets for men you need to pay special attention to what they might like and want to use.