Yard Stuff

Sticking my head outside for a moment...
I love this idea for quick and easy garden beds/planters using pallets: found here
And I really dig this idea of adding stones to my garden beds. a) It looks cool. b) Less weeding
Found this on Pinterest...   Gonna use this for my pea stone patio area when the weeds pop up. Love that it's non-toxic. I also read you can mix in baking soda to soil. It changes the pH and nothing can grow- so use this for bed edges, not near any plants.
and lastly, my inspiration pic of the day... I'd be so happy if my yard looked like this!  Right now its a long way off.  It's looking all bleh, wintery and sad...  This weekend I'm hoping to clean up the beds and find some taller trees/shrubs to add some height/cozy up the naked areas of my yard. How about you? What do you have planned?