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How to put in a flower bed

A bed line not only separates the lawn from your flower beds, a well designed bed line gives form to the yard. It shows that thought was put into...
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Irrigation Technology and Sustainable Water Use

The last post covered Rainwater Harvesting for sustainable water use and how this could be your only source of water for irrigation. If however you...
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Fences laced to beautify the abode

  • decorative fences and railings
  • May 30, 2012
Just as one sees another person at face value, before they say a word, the abode speaks loudly with it's exterior decor and landscaping. As...
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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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Landscaping: You usually get exactly what you pay for

In times of economic recession we are all looking for a way to stretch the dollar further. Be very careful what you are buying when you shop for &...
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Construction materials for the outdoor landscape

Landscapes have both living and non-living elements that help them take shape. The non-living aspects are often the hardscapes, or permanent...
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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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Fight erosion in your landscape with good drainage

Even dry climates can experience heavy downpours. One of the major dangers of rain in the landscape is erosion. It is vital that any property is...
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Design a garden in white

Theme gardens are a great way to pull together a landscape. You can design a Japanese garden, an English cottage garden or a Southwestern garden...
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Design a bridge into your landscape

  • garden bridge
  • May 23, 2011
There are many interesting features you can design into a landscape to add interest or to deal with topographical features in your yard. You can...
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