Principles of Design to Value Excerpt 3 from 'Design to Value: The architecture of holistic design and creative technology.'

Some trees and flower bed designs are really a big pain to have to drive carefully around or go back and trim up week after week.

Easy and cheap..I picked up these simple little hooks from Home Depot.

I think they were about $2 for a pack of 2.. All I had to do was measure out where I wanted each hook and mark it off on the board.Then I just drilled in a couple of screws for each hook and 10 minutes later it was done!.Why do they even sell pre-made boards of hooks in stores?

It’s just irresponsible..I ended up using it on the wall in my mudroom.. It’s great for holding skipping ropes, dog leashes, wet towels, and stuff like that.. Usually in the Summer this area is just a big mess of toys and outdoor gear, but now it’s just a little more organized.

It even looks a little bit fun, right?

‘Cause there are toys and stuff!We’ll probably add in a few more things from other gardens around the property this Fall, but until then, a good fresh layer of free mulch from the recycling center will do the trick and keep things looking nice!.

Do you have any favorite easy-to-grow perennials that make your life a little easier and a whole lot more enjoyable?Well, I was going to share this one even before I had the chance to try it out.If you’ve ever had a bad burn, or even a sort of bad burn, then you know how painful they can be.

I’m sure we’ve all heard a few old wives tales about things to put on burns, but I’d never heard this one before.When I read a little more about it, I thought this tip sounded too good.