Landscape Ideas
When it comes to landscaping in the garden, it’s all about personal style and there are few limits when it comes to creating your own beautiful and original landscape ideas. Are you looking for simplicity and serenity, or do you have time for a more elaborate landscape? Maybe a unique, themed garden, a formal garden or a garden for kids? The following articles should help inspire some creative ideas for the landscape.
Landscape Ideas
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What Is Color Blocking: Tips On Color Blocking With Plants
The problem with adding too many bright plants is that it can quickly turn from "eye-catching" to "eyesore" as they clash and become uncomplimentary. To avoid this, you can use color blocking in the garden. What is color blocking? Click here for the answer.
By Darcy Larum
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What Is A Pocket Garden – Information On Pocket Garden Design
Pocket gardens allow you the opportunity to brighten a space with living plants in underutilized spaces. Some pocket garden information can get you started on developing your own unique style in the landscape. This article will help with that.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Wabi-Sabi Garden Design: Implementing Wabi-Sabi In Gardens
Have you heard of wabi sabi garden design? Wabi sabi gardening allows the gardener and visitors to explore the beautiful ways nature changes manmade objects and landscapes. You can learn more about this interesting gardening concept in this article.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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What Are Moondials – Tips On Using Moondials In Gardens
Most everyone knows and loves sundials - those outdoor clocks that use the sun to tell time. Except they don't work at night. That's where moondials come in. Find more moondial information, like using moondials in gardens, in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Pretty Mixed Privacy Hedge Ideas That Help Pollinators
Check out the many varieties of plants you can mix to grow a privacy hedge.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Landscaping Books – Backyard Gardening Books For Better Design
The backyard gardener can learn to create better designs by learning through landscaping books. Here are some of the best to get started with.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Landscaping Ideas To Hide Utility Boxes: Tips On Hiding Utility Boxes With Plants
No matter how carefully you landscape your garden, there are some things you just can't get away from. Utility boxes for things like electricity, cable, and phone lines are the perfect example of this. Learn more about camouflaging utility boxes here.
By Liz Baessler
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Symmetry In Landscaping – Learn About Balanced Plant Placement
Are you thinking about trying a symmetrical plant placement in your yard? Click here to learn more about creating plant symmetry.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Flower Gardening Basics: Tips For Flower Gardening Success
To begin flower gardening basics, you’ll need to consider several key aspects. Click this article for tips on flower gardening success.
By Tonya Barnett
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Decorating With Plants – How Plants Can Transform A Space
Decorating with plants can help transform small dwellings and much-needed appeal to otherwise boring spaces. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Are Garden Gnomes: Uses For Garden Gnomes In The Landscape
The history of garden gnomes is long and storied, rooted in folklore and superstition. Their rise in modern popularity can be explained by taking a look at traditional garden gnome information and their historical use and genesis. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Landscaping With Limestone: Tips For Gardening With Limestone
Known for its durability and attractive color, limestone is a popular choice for landscaping in the garden and the backyard. But how do you use limestone, and when should you use it? Learn more about limestone garden design in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Tips For Landscaping With Permeable Pavement
Is using permeable pavement right for your landscape? Click here for some pros and cons.
By Laura Miller
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How To Redirect Water Runoff In The Landscape
Click here to learn ways to control water runoff in the landscape as well as other stormwater runoff tips and solutions.
By Amy Grant
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Choosing Decorative Stones – Different Landscaping Stones For The Garden
By choosing various types of decorative stone, homeowners can add much needed design appeal to yard spaces. Selecting the correct garden stone varieties will be imperative for the execution of their vision for the landscape. Learn more in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Technology and Garden Gadgets – Tips On Using Technology In Landscape Design
Using technology in landscape architecture has become easier than ever. There are loads of web-based programs and mobile apps that handle practically all phases of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Click here to learn more.
By Karen Boness
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Runoff Rain Gardening: Tips For Planting A Downspout Bog Garden
In regions that receive heavy rainfall, managing moisture in the garden and throughout their property can become difficult. One possibility, a downspout bog garden, is an excellent choice to add diversity and interest to the home landscape. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett