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National Garden Design

Ten basic steps for designing your landscape

A good landscape design not only will make your home look more attractive but will save you money, make your home a more comfortable place to live...
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Cool blue container gardens

If you want to do something that will make an attention-getting, colorful statement in your garden this year, plant a cool blue container garden....
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Why this is the best time for a landscape makeover

Gardens are never static. They are changing all the time. That means that even the nicest gardens will occasionally need repair and replacement....
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Projects for the backyard garden

Spring is setting in all over the country and it's time to turn your attention to the garden. This is the time to do serious garden prep so you...
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Design and grow a cactus and succulent garden

  • DIY
  • March 14, 2011
If you live in an area where the ground is not wet all the time, you can grow a drought-tolerant garden with cactus and succulent plants. You can...
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Garden Design with your Dog in Mind

  • pets in the garden
  • March 5, 2011
Many people feel they have to choose between having a lovely garden and keeping their pet dog or dogs happy. Dogs have a well-earned reputation for...
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Japanese, Oriental, Asian or Zen Garden Design

Oriental gardens have offered peace and beauty in landscapes the world over. Asian garden themes include the better known Japanese garden as well...
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