Landscape Design
Good landscape design can be fun and rewarding with a little prior planning. Consider the shape and size of your property, any hardscape needs, how to do it, and your own personal style to make it reflect your taste. Read here for ideas.
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Landscape Design
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Greek And Roman Gardens: How To Grow An Ancient Inspired Garden
With the hectic pace of today’s world, thinking about the ancient Greek and Roman gardens instantly brings about a soothing, relaxing feeling. Elements of classical garden design can be easily incorporated into anyone’s garden. Click here for some ideas.
By Susan Albert
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Chaparral Garden Design: How To Mimic A Chaparral Native Habitat
Whether you're trying to establish a native environment in your California backyard or you wish to capture the essence of that locale elsewhere, creating a chaparral garden design can be both challenging and rewarding. Learn more about this unique design in this article.
By Laura Miller
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Garden Statue Ideas – How To Use Statues In The Garden
Statues in the garden can serve as elegant accents or unnecessary clutter. Plan ahead for artful statue décor that can still provide whimsy without seeming tacky.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Flower Bed Styles: Different Types Of Flower Beds For The Garden
A flower bed is the crowning glory of any garden. Creating a glorious display isn’t as difficult as you might imagine, but there are several kinds of flower beds to consider. To learn about some of the different types of flower beds, click the following article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Planting With Repetition – Learn About Repeating Garden Designs
Repetition in the garden is a relatively easy way to create structure, flow, and a balance between shapes, textures, and colors. It also helps prevent your garden from having a messy, chaotic appearance. For tips on using repetition in the garden, click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Hillside Rock Garden: How To Build A Rock Garden On A Slope
Landscaping on a slope can be challenging. Building a rock garden on a slope may be the solution, as rocks can become barriers to aide with many of the issues seen. For creating the perfect rock garden for sloped yards, click here for tips and tricks.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Halloween Garden Décor: Tips For Halloween Decorating In The Garden
Looking for ways to give your scary Halloween garden the aura of the season in an inviting way? Well, look no further. It's not only easier but better for everyone when Halloween decorating in the garden is based on a theme. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Gardening Near Brick: Plants For Brick Homes And Walls
Brick walls add texture and interest to a garden, providing leafy plants an excellent backdrop and protection from the elements. However, gardening against a brick wall also presents challenges. Click here to learn about the joys and issues with brick walls.
By Teo Spengler
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Stone Walls For The Garden: Stone Wall Options For Your Landscape
To add an elegant charm to your garden space, try a stone wall. They are practical, offer privacy and division lines, and are a long-lasting alternative to fences. But it is important to understand the differences between various types. Learn about available options here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Planning A Garden Wisely: How To Avoid Garden Planning Mistakes
Avoiding all gardening mistakes is nearly impossible. However, putting a little extra time into thoughtfully planning out a garden can help prevent basic gardening errors. For tips on garden planning and avoiding certain problems, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Drainage Ditch Guide – Learn How To Build A Drainage Ditch
Water build-up in your yard can cause a lot of trouble. All that moisture can erode your home’s foundation, wash away expensive landscaping, and create a huge, muddy mess. Creating a ditch for drainage is one way to deal with this issue. Get more information here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Recycled Landscaping: How To Landscape With Recycled Materials
Using recycled materials in landscaping is a great idea that can also be lots of fun. Instead of sending unused or broken household items to the landfill, you can use them as free additions for your backyard garden areas. For ideas on using recycled items for landscaping, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Hot Tub Landscaping – Tips On Planting Around A Hot Tub
A hot tub and surrounding plants should work together to create a luxurious and sensual lounging space. Planting around your hot tub is a critical step to setting the peaceful scene of a hot tub garden. For more on hot tub landscaping, click the following article.
By Teo Spengler
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Best Neighborhood Garden: Making Your Garden Envy Of Neighborhood
Every gardener has their own vision of the most beautiful garden. If you invest some time, effort, and planning into your garden ideas though, your neighbors will certainly notice it as well. For ideas on making your garden the envy of the neighborhood, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Best Berm Locations: Where To Put A Berm In The Landscape
Berms are mounds or hills you create in a garden. They serve many purposes from aesthetic to practical. Siting a berm is very important, so you’ll want to read up about the logistics for berm placement before you begin. This article will help.
By Teo Spengler
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Wall Garden Plants: Learn About Gardening Against A Wall
Growing plants against a wall is a great way to soften the hard edges of a garden. Gardening against a wall with lovely plants is an attractive way to add more beauty to your outdoor space. To learn more, click the following article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Plants For South Facing Gardens – Growing Gardens That Face South
South-facing gardens get the most sunlight throughout the year. This is great for plants that love soaking up the sun’s rays. However, this is not the best position for every plant. To learn what the best plants are for your south-facing garden, click here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis