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Plants For Landscaping - Three Important Considerations For A Great Design
2008-06-08 04:54:00 Where does one begin when selecting plants for landscaping? There are a few main factors that should be considered to not only attain a beautiful planting design, but also one that has plant material that will flourish over time. Here are some important things to consider: Sun and Shade Conditions I list this first, because a plant must be located in an area where it receives the required amount of sun or shade. If not, at the least it won't perform well and at the worst, it won't survive at all. We have all seen plants that look dried out and even burnt as well as those that are spindly looking and weak. When a plant's requirement states that it needs sun, typically that means four hours or more. If a plant is a shade lover, then it should get no more than four hours of shade. The amount of hours of sun or shade does not have to be continuous; it can be filtered throughout the day. Plant Sizes Understand and know how tall and wide a landscape plant will get. That lovely plant th...
Boxer Losing House Over Landscaping Bill
2008-06-08 02:53:00 Ever wonder how to avoid foreclosure? I am sure Evander Holyfield is probably wondering how to avoid foreclosure right now. It is being reported on the news that Mr. Holyfield's house is being foreclosed on and the boxer who used to carry the heavyweight champion title is now in a lot of financial trouble. The Holyfield foreclo17 Zoom(s)
Our Perennial Flower Garden
2008-06-05 21:14:00 We created a large perennial flower garden in our front yard when we built the new house. Over the last two summers we've been slowly adding plants to the garden. This summer we also added a concrete bird bath which our son finds rather amusing.This summer we also added a few petunias to add some color. Finally things are starting to blossom and give us some nice flowers to look at. My wife is a big fan of purple and pink flowers so most of the flowers we've planted are that color. I've managed to get a couple of yellow and white things in because I want to see lots of different things.In addition to the flowers we've also planted a few strawberry plants, some chives and rosemary. The great thing about planting perennials is not having to plant these year after year. I hate the idea of buying a bunch of plants that are going to die off. I'm sure in a few years this garden will be full of great plants and really be self-sustained.Tags: home improvement, home improvement blog, pe...
Hydroseeding Lawn Update
2008-06-05 20:58:00 Two weeks ago we had a small area in our lawn hydro seeded. Finally today when I checked on it I see that the seed has germinated and the grass is about 2 inches tall. I've been a bit disappointed in how fast the seed started but the reality is the weather has been awful. The last two weeks has been hot and dry around here which is opposite of what you need for good grass growing.It's been so dry around here our back yard grass looks like it typically does in the heat of August so I really should be glad this seed even came up. I'm looking forward to seeing how this grass grows over the next year or so compared to the grass we planted by hand. I'm also curious to see how well this grass roots into the sub-grade because I didn't really prepare it as well as I wanted to. I'll post another update in a few weeks to let you know how our new hydro seeded grass is coming along.Tags: home improvement, home improvement blog, hydroseeding
Lawn Core Aeration
2008-06-05 16:42:00 What is Lawn Aeration?Aerating a lawn is a simple process of removing small cores of soil and grass to allow air, water and nutrients into the root zone. Another way of aerating a lawn is to use a spike aerator that punches spikes into the lawn to make small holes. However, this method isn't considered as effective as core aerating.What are the Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn?The biggest benefit to aerating your lawn is allow sufficient oxygen to reach the grass roots. Heavy soil compaction severely reduces the pore space around grass roots which limits the amount of oxygen in that region. Roots require oxygen to grow and absorb water and nutrients. Core aeration benefits lawns by:Increasing the activity of soil microorganisms that decompose thatchEnhancing water infiltration from rainfall and irrigationImproving root growthIncreasing water, oxygen and nutrient movement in the root zoneHelping to prevent run off of fertilizers and pesticidesHow do you determine if your lawn needs ae...
John Deere Plug Aerator Update
2008-05-28 03:02:00 Several weeks ago I wrote about the new John Deere plug aerator that I ordered. It seems as though there has been a glitch in the order. I must confess it seems as though the error was on my side and not the supplier although I can't see anyway I could have made this error...but I'm a big boy and I can admit when I'm wrong. Apparently I ordered the spike aerator and not the plug aerator. NOT GOOD! The spike aerator really doesn't do what I want.Anyway, the supplier has graciously agreed to track down a plug aerator and only charge me the difference in the correct price. They are certainly going above and beyond on this matter and I truly appreciate it. I'll be sure to share with you this great site for ordering genuine John Deere products once I get all this straightened out.Tags: home improvement, home improvement blog
Low Impact Living: A Thirsty Nation (part 3)
2008-05-23 21:45:00 Editor’s note: Today’s final installment of Low Impact Living’s “A Thirsty Nation” focuses on steps you can take to conserve water around the home. Make sure to check...
By: Green Options
Seamless Aluminum Gutters
2008-05-22 22:57:00 Last week I had seamless aluminum gutters installed on the garage. When the house was first built I had them installed on the main house but I skipped on the garage to save some money. The reason I decided to put them on the garage was really two fold. The first was to keep the water away from the garage and keep the water from destroying the garden alongside the garage. The second reason was, I plan on installing a couple of rain barrels at some point and the extra water will come in handy.Both times I've hired the same gutter contractor to do the work and they always do a nice job. I like seamless gutters for a couple of reasons. First off they don't leak at joints and they are much "tougher" in my opinion. Secondly when they are installed right they actually look like a piece of molding from the ground level at a distance.As you can see in the close up photo, the gutters are pretty strong after all the supports are screwed into the fascia board. Each of those horizontal support...
Hydroseeding Part of Our Lawn
2008-05-21 23:12:00 Today the Hydroseeding contractor came and sprayed a small area in our back yard that I've had trouble getting grass to grow. As you can see in the picture the area that is bright green was sprayed with a combination of seed, water, fertilizer and paper mulch (recycled newspaper).I prepared the area by raking it to loosen the top layer of soil and remove small rocks and twigs. It only took them about 10 minutes to do the job. I lucked out by having a neighbor that was having the entire back yard done so they were willing to spray my small 500 sq. ft. area.Hydroseeding ranges from about 5 cents to 10 cents a square foot. My small 500 sq. ft. area only cost me $25 so I thought it was well worth it. I didn't take a picture of the truck today but it was pretty similar to the one in the attached photo. Hopefully we'll have some nice grass in a few weeks and then I'll be sold on hydroseeding.Tags: home improvement, home improvement blog, hydroseeding
Hydroseeding
2008-05-20 02:57:00 We have a patch of lawn out back that I've not been able to get grass to grow on. I've tried planting it a couple times and it just doesn't seem to want to grow. One of my neighbors is having a Hydroseeding Contractor re-seed his lawn later this week so I'm going to have the hydroseeder stop by and squirt my small area out back.Hydroseeding is a pretty simple yet extremely effective way of seeding new lawns. Hydroseeding involves mixing, water, seed, fertilizer and mulch into a slurry type mixture and then spraying it onto the soil as shown in the picture. The mixture promotes quicker germination and in most cases quicker thicker growth.The water serves two purposes, first it acts as a carrier for the seed, fertilizer and mulch. Secondly it helps the seed germinate. You can even have "pre-germinated" seeds used if you're short on time late in the fall. The mixture typically uses a high phosphorus starter fertilizer to promote good strong root growth. The mulch is typically a pa...
Cut Home Energy Costs Using Proper Landscaping Methods
2008-05-19 21:46:00 This year has been pretty rough on the consumers pocket. With the cost of food and energy going up at blinding speeds who can keep up and is there an end in sight to relieve us of ongoing inflation costs? Well the end of high food prices and energy might not be in the near future but there are some things that you can do.....
Front Yard Landscaping Ideas(Free Landscaping Ideas)
2008-05-19 14:13:00 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas(Free Landscaping Ideas)Your front yard doesn't have to be a typical patch of grass, mailbox, and garden flag. There are endless front yard landscaping ideas(Free Landscaping Ideas) that will create an attractive and unique front yard. With a little creative thinking, you can have a front yard that everyone in the neighborhood will talk about.Front Yard Landscaping Idea One: Create Outdoor Rooms (Free Landscaping Ideas)Many landscapers sell the idea of creating outdoor rooms in your backyard, but this landscaping idea can also be applied to the front yard. A separate sitting space adds beauty and functionality to the front yard. Place a bench under a tree. Fill in the surrounding area with different types of flowers and shrubs, and add a few potted plants next to your bench. A new sitting area in your front yard creates a wonderful place to visit with neighbors, observe the daily happenings on your street or even watch the kids while they play.Front Yard...
Free landscaping and water conservation workshop at Home depot next monday
2008-05-15 20:44:00 Link
By: Free Stuff Times
Amazing Landscaping Ideas - Turn Your Yard Into an Oasis
2008-05-11 00:00:00 If you have an interest in the landscaping that surrounds your house but you are at somewhat at a loss for not knowing exactly where to begin, then you can quite easily discover many different inspiring examples. It might be simply driving around your neighborhood and stopping the vehicle to take a picture of a ...
Green Grass
2008-05-09 22:52:00 So far this spring our grass seems to be doing VERY well. Last year (first growing season for the new lawn) the lawn just never really grew very well. It wasn't very green, didn't grow very fast and overall seemed to be struggling to stay alive.So last fall we had our soil tested and found out that our soil was very acidic and lacking in some important nutrients that grass needs to grow well. The biggest thing our soil needed was lime in order to "sweeten" the soil and increase the pH. We also had to choose the correct fertilizer based on the soil report.I think the combination of the lime and fertilizer that we applied has worked wonders for the grass. As you can see it's very green and it appears to be growing in much thicker. I'm hoping that the lawn will establish itself much better this summer so we won't have to rely on fertilizers as much.Tags: home improvement, home improvement blog
lazy landscaping with moss
2008-05-08 19:21:00 David Benner is an advocate of what he calls ?the moss approach? to lawn maintenance. Moss Makes a No-Care Lawn at NYT Moss Acres Sticks and Stones Farm Photo: Jane Therese for NYT © Justin for materialicious, 2008. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us digg Want more on these topics ? Browse the archive of posts filed under All, ...
By: materialicious
Proper Edging of Flower Beds
2008-05-03 03:35:00 The easiest way to edge a flower bed is by using a simple half moon edger. This tool is used to cut the sod along any shaped flower bed. You simply work your way along any line you want and use the tool to cut the sod. By cutting the sod along a nice clean line you are cutting the roots.As you can see in the photo, you want that cut edge of the sod to remain exposed. This prevents the grass from working its way into the flower bed. When you put your mulch in the flower bed make sure you taper the thickness down as you approach the sod edge. If you keep the roots exposed of the sod then they won't invade the flower bed.The half moon edger is very easy to use. When you're creating a flower bed you can use a rope or garden hose to lay out a nice curved design. Then all you have to do is follow that curved design around and cut the sod with the edger. This is a really easy home improvement project that will spice up your flower beds. To maintain that nice edge just use your string tri...
4 Principles of Design Landscaping That Adds Beauty To Homes And Increases
2008-04-21 07:00:00 When people come to your house, almost all the time the design landscaping that surrounds your house and defines the areas of your garden are the attributes that give people the first impressions of your property. The landscape design that you use is one of the most significant elements in determining how the people who ...
By: Resources zone
Make Your Home Beautiful With Landscaping
2008-04-21 05:21:00 Planting done near to the house foundation, is of great importance because it may make or break the appearance of the home as it is seen from the street. Yet, it is often done with little understanding of the problems involved; disappointing results are all too common. There will always be differences of opinion as to the kinds of plants to be used. Some prefer narrow-leaved evergreens, some want flowering shrubs, and still others use a combination of the two. Narrow-leaved evergreens will provide green color through the year with some variation in the different varieties. Flowering shrubs will have bare stems in winter, some of which are very colorful, but will give an informal effect, as well as life and color to the planting during the summer. Broad-leaved evergreens, where they may be grown successfully, will be green throughout the year and give some flower color in spring. With these facts in mind each home owner should use the plants of his choice. Pit the Planting to Style ...
Rock Gardening to Enhance Your Property
2008-04-19 07:00:00 Rock gardens can be the perfect answer to the those problem areas that just do not seem to cooperate with other forms of gardening. You will end up with a garden that is both beautiful and low maintenance. If there was only one piece of advice I could give you that would yield the greatest benefit ...
By: Resources zone
The LONG Weekly Breakdown
2008-04-18 07:01:00 It’s been quite a week, if I had the energy I probably would have updated sooner but when daily life gets in the way - a blog really isn’t a priority. I’ll break it down into categories so you can skip the areas you probably won’t care about. I also had to throw ...
"Tabla Rasa" Landscaping Blues
2008-04-17 23:51:00 "Tabla Rasa" Landscaping Blues Do you have a blank slate of a yard, that needs landscaping ideas? Are you overwhelmed by the seemingly limitless possibilities that this tabla rasa is imposing on you? Have no fear, any big chunk of bare land has certain elements that'll help you define and refine your decisions along the way. Depending on where you live, factors such as shade, existing plants, desert conditions and sea spray can effect your site planning. Looking at the entire situation or context of your site helps you decide what elements to include and what kind of interplay they'll have with each other. Before muddling your brain with myriad ideas that may be be subject to weekly or even minute to minute changes, have a professional walk through the following criteria on your property. These elements will help define the parameters of your landscaping plan. - What is the site's location and the size of your space ? - What is the shape ...
Detailed Landscaping Questions and Answers
2008-04-15 07:00:00 Do you know what all offices, houses, apartment complexes, and churches have in common? They all have landscaping of some kind. No building is truly complete without some plants, grass and some shrubbery to help raise the character of the building. The additional value of curb appeal can make the difference when a house is ...
By: Resources zone
Landscaping Can Increase Your Homeâs Value
2008-04-15 00:44:00 A home with neat, attractive landscaping can make a positive impression on prospective buyers and entice them to see the interior of the house. This is called "Curb Appeal". Studies show that landscaping improves the value of your home, and, when done properly, homeowners can sometimes reap as much as a 100 percent to 200 percent return on their landscaping investment. By comparison, a redecorated bathroom returns only 75 percent. When starting a landscaping project, experts suggest the following tips: Develop a plan. Determine how much time and money you have for your improvements. Then plan to do one activity each month. Appeal to the senses. Color can attract potential home buyers and result in a quicker sale. Plant flowers along your driveway or repaint the exterior of your home. Choose a color scheme that sets your home apart from others in your neighborhood. Add pathways and lighting. Winding or staggere...
Landscaping Your Hillsides and Deep Slopes
2008-04-13 22:33:00 Spring is here and now is the time to tackle those backyard jobs that make your property so beautiful in the late Spring and Summer months ahead. If you have deep slopes or hillsides on your property this could cause a erosion problem that can make your yard a muddy mess. So what do you do to tackle the job....
Amazing Landscaping Ideas - Turn Your Yard Into an Oasis
2008-04-12 02:55:00 If you have an interest in the landscaping that surrounds your house but you are at somewhat at a loss for not knowing exactly where to begin, then you can quite easily discover many different inspiring examples. It might be simply driving around your neighborhood and stopping the vehicle to take a picture of a landscape design that is appealing to you. You may even knock on one of the doors and see if the homeowner will give you some advice on whether they use a professional or if they did it themselves. Resources of Inspiration Another good place to get many different ideas for your landscaping projects would be the numerous magazines and books that are published on the topic of design landscapes. Also, nowadays there are numerous different resources that are available online for designing and embellishing the landscape that’s around your house. Quite a few of these websites even offer sample landscape design plans, numerous pictures of various ideas, as well as tips from ex...
By: Paid Posting
4 Principles of Design Landscaping That Adds Beauty To Homes And Increases
2008-04-12 02:20:00 When people come to your house, almost all the time the design landscaping that surrounds your house and defines the areas of your garden are the attributes that give people the first impressions of your property. The landscape design that you use is one of the most significant elements in determining how the people who visit you will feel once they arrive at your home. Additionally, the landscaping around your house will also have a significant impact on what your house and property will be valued at. There are many different kinds of ways to improve the landscape surrounding your home. There are some people who are worried that in order to improve their landscape design properly, they would need to hire landscape contractors or landscape architects. This can be a very helpful option if you have the ability to afford it, however there are many people that successfully undertake landscaping design of their houses on their own. If you as a type of person that is interested in taking ...
By: Paid Posting
Detailed Landscaping Questions and Answers
2008-04-12 02:20:00 Do you know what all offices, houses, apartment complexes, and churches have in common? They all have landscaping of some kind. No building is truly complete without some plants, grass and some shrubbery to help raise the character of the building. The additional value of curb appeal can make the difference when a house is trying to be sold or if you want to increase the value of a home. Any small amount of change to the outside grounds helps and you don’t constantly require a professional to complete the landscaping for you. It never hurts to have some professional advice or a some knowledge prior to you starting to rip up your front yard, though. This article will go over some of the fundamentals of landscaping so that you can have a rough idea of how landscaping is done and how it can be much easier than you actually think. A few shrubs, some trees a little nice grass and you will have it down pat before you know it. Who knows? Perhaps you might decide to make it a career...
By: Paid Posting
How Green Can You Go?
2008-04-11 23:00:00 Green roof manufacturers incorporate sustainable products beyond the greenery. If it looks green, smells green and feels green, it must be green. Right? The answer, it turns out, is more of a maybe....
By: Green Options
5 Reasons You Should Have Backyard Landscaping
2008-04-11 16:10:00 If you want to have a more beautiful home surrounding, you should consider landscaping your yard. There are many benefits of landscaping. Not only will it make your home look nicer, it will also help to increase the value of your estate. We will look at 5 benefits of backyard landscaping.1) Increases property value - Landscaping is without a doubt one of the best ways to prop up your property value. By adding a beautiful landscape to your house, you will increase the interest of potential buyers as well as the value of the property on paper. It also makes your house stands out amongst other properties of the same estate.2) Save Energy - If done correctly, landscaping your home can help you save your electricity bills. The right landscaping will enable your home to be naturally cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This is done by planting hedges around your house. If you want to keep your house cool during the summer, plant trees that will give shade over your windows or pa...
By: How to Garden
How To Maintain a Landscaped Garden
2008-04-08 07:00:00 Landscaping a garden is one way of adding a specific design to your home. It is an easy and sensible way of making the outside of your home look beautiful. However, problems may arise in maintaining a landscaped garden. The following are useful tips that will help to maintain a landscaped garden and provide solutions ...
By: Resources zone
Backyard Landscaping Ideas (Free Landscaping Ideas)
2008-04-07 07:21:00 (Free Landscaping Ideas)Reflect Your InterestsBackyard Landscaping is really very important as this is a place which is a safe and beautiful. Some of the best backyard landscaping ideas for you include making the yard in a style your own. Try to figure out what some of the things are that are important to your family and try to incorporate these things into your backyard landscaping ideas. For instance, if you are really interested in fishing or other outdoor sports, you might want to add these things into your backyard landscaping ideas. Remember that your backyard should be something that you like, and somewhere that your family feels at ease.(Free Landscaping Ideas)Make it FunNo one said that backyard landscaping ideas had to include frumpy ideas that no one would like. If you are doing your landscaping you should be trying your very best to really make it fun for everyone. Do what you can to make sure that you are allowing yourself and your family plenty of room to play, whether...
Catskill Mountain FYI LAWN CARE/ LANDSCAPING Services in Sullivan County
2008-04-06 23:49:00 Catskill Mountains: Sullivan County Services Index LAWN CARE/ LANDSCAPING: LAWNS R US: ALL LANDSCAPING NEEDS FROM MOWING TO WEEDING YOUR GARDENS BEST PRICES AROUND Anthony DeMondo Jeffersonville, N.Y. 12748 Call for more info: 845-482-4359 or 845-798-1124
Landscaping - A Fire Resistant Home and Garden
2008-04-01 06:50:00 Certain parts of the country are especially prone to fires. Dry wild grasses and trees that come right up to your home will create a fire hazard. There are things you should do to protect your home.Clear VegetationThirty feet is the minimum required distance of clear vegetation. However, it can be necessary to clear up to 400 feet of an area near the home. You should consider the following factors: wind, slope, neighborhood density, and architectural styles. In other words, will a fire spread quickly or slowly? And, if it does, will your home catch fire easily or not.Remove Dead PlantsRemove any dead plants in or around your home. If a tree is mostly healthy, but has some dead branches, cut the dead branches off.Keep Plants WateredDuring the heat of the summer keep all the plants watered well.Plant PlacementDon't place plants right next to the home. Instead, create islands that are 30 feet or more away from the home.MaintenanceKeep shrubs and trees to minimal growth. Larger trees a...
By: How to Garden
Creative Landscaping Ideas For Your Home Garden
2008-03-29 17:48:00 If you would like to upgrade and improve the landscaping that encompasses your home and garden areas but are struggling to know how and where to get started with such a project, then there are many different places that you can look to for great ideas. You might get inspired just by driving through a favorite neighborhood and seeing a landscape design that really "speaks to you." You could stop and take a picture or even see if the owner is home and ask about how they were able to create such beauty.You can also get many ideas from the numerous books and magazines that are published on the topic of landscapes and design. And, these days there are many resources available online for designing and embellishing the landscape around your home. Many of these websites even offer sample landscape design plans, pictures of various ideas, tips from the experts for do-it-yourselfers, and contact information for professional landscape designers in your area.Two of the most common elements that...
By: How to Garden
Easy front yard landscaping
2008-03-24 00:41:00 Having a low maintenance front yard is the goal of many people. You can get easy to manage front yard landscaping done by any of the professional landscapers in your area or you can do it yourself. Either way you can have front yard landscaping done that will take minimal work to keep looking fantastic all year round. If you are going to get a professional in to do your front yard landscaping though, be sure to tell him that this is your over all goal, that you want to have a yard that will not take a lot of work to keep up.If you have less grass in your front yard landscaping then you will cut out a lot of maintenance time right there. Mowing the lawn can take up a lot of time and energy so keeping the grass to a minimum is a great way to save on work. Talk to the front yard landscaping expert about alternative that you can use to keep your yard look good with little lawn area.Some people choose to use clover instead of grass. Using a clover lawn in your front yard landscaping is a...
Planning for desert landscaping
2008-03-24 00:38:00 If you live in a dry and arid climate then your desert landscaping is going to take a little more planning than some other parts of the country. desert landscaping will have to work with a plan that includes only plants and trees that can survive with much less water than some other plants. There is no point in planting something if it can not sustain itself afterwards. So take some time with your desert landscaping plan and make sure that you have done everything suited to the climate.You could spend the money to get better irrigation put in but the money will be great and the time will be all consuming. It is much simpler for your desert landscaping plan to just include plants that will thrive even in the hot sun all day.What makes using desert landscaping friendly plants so great is that not only will these plants do well even in the hot sun they will also be able to thrive in poor quality soil. This is a much needed quality because places that have so much sun tend to have poor ...
Concrete landscaping can add so much to your yard
2008-03-24 00:33:00 To hear the word concrete you may not think that it would be something to want in your yard but in fact, concrete landscaping has come along way in the last 10 years or so. Now concrete landscaping is all the rage and it is very pretty too.You can use concrete landscaping for many different parts of your yard. Most people use concrete landscaping ideas and designs for the walkways and paths that wind through their gardens. This is more for those with larger yards but even if your yard is small it could do with some concrete landscaping. You could put down a lively patio that you and your friends could it at to have drinks or tea. There is nothing more fun than a little party out on the patio on a nice day.Stone walls are another form of concrete landscaping that has really caught on like wildfire. Walls are what will frame the whole home. They are the gorgeous and steely frame to the glorious painting that is your front and back yard. There are many other reasons to have concrete la...
A wonderful backyard landscaping idea
2008-03-24 00:27:00 A good backyard landscaping idea is one that everyone can make use of. There are many different backyard landscaping ideas and most of them are pretty good but to find the one that is right for you and that is just what your yard needs may take some reading. This article will help you to find the perfect backyard landscaping idea for your home.A good backyard landscaping idea is to use evergreens. The use of these fabulous trees will do o much for any yard. They will add a stately nature to the feel of your home while keeping it welcoming and warm. Many people like to use deciduous trees in the yard and this is always a good idea but it is the evergreens that will give the yard the structure and the stability that it needs for a good backyard landscaping idea and design.You need to look for a backyard landscaping idea like the one above that will benefit you all year round. Deciduous trees will not be gorgeous in all seasons, most perhaps, but not all. Evergreens on the other hand a...
Backyard landscaping is about many different things
2008-03-24 00:19:00 Your backyard landscaping is going to have to be about many different things but the most important one of these if your well being. Most people get into backyard landscaping because they want to change the look and feel of their home, they want to make it a wonderful place where their family can feel safe and comfortable at all times. Backyard landscaping is a great way to add some more peace to your life whether you are alone or you have a large family and tons of kids. You will be able to create a sanctuary with your backyard landscaping that you have never had before in your life.Backyard landscaping does not have to be drastic or hard. You can do your own backyard landscaping or you can hire a contractor to do it all for you. The choice is yours but doing it yourself can be a lot of work, especially if you do not have any experience in this type of thing. There are all kinds of things that you will need to learn about before you start doing your own backyard landscaping. You wi...
Landscaping Stones Fill Void In Uncluttered Manner [Digg]
2008-03-20 06:45:00 One way to keep your landscaping looking neat and uncluttered while making it appear full is through the use of landscaping stones. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes they can also be used to separate different types of plants and work for soil retention in wet climates.
Need New Landscaping Ideas? Try Landscaping with Rocks! [Digg]
2008-03-18 15:37:00 You have made a great hobby out of landscaping your yard, but lately you have been bored with the same old materials that you have been using year after year. You would like to try something different, so you should consider landscaping with rocks!
Outdoor Landscaping Ideas For The Novice
2008-03-11 03:59:00 Landscaping the surrounding area of your home is not a lot different than other types of landscaping. People like their home to look as good as possible so the entire neighborhood will be envious. The great thing about home landscaping is it is not hard, and almost anyone can do it without out professional help. It will take some energy and spare time but doing it yourself can be enjoyable and rewarding. Landscaping software is available for those who have a computer. This type of program will help you as you figure out what exactly you want to do and what will suit your home and yard the best. Many of these types of programs will offer different layouts and options that will help you visualize the design and narrow down your choices. If you prefer not to use landscaping software try searching online. The internet is a good resource to search for outdoor landscaping ideas. Using the internet can give you some insight and perspective on other completed projects to use on your own pro...
Outdoor Landscaping Ideas For The Yard And Garden
2008-03-09 04:58:00 For those of us who are lucky enough to have an outdoor area of our very own, properly landscaping this area can create a living environment that can be enjoyed and rewarding for years to come. Whether you have a large yard or even just a small piece of yard off a backyard patio, the options for landscaping are endless. But before you head out to the local home and garden market for shrubbery and lawn enhancements, you should examine exactly what type of landscaping you wish to have and the maintenance factor that will come with your new yard. There are many places to search for outdoor landscaping ideas if you are new to this type of development. Local home and garden centers are a great place to start if you prefer to implement it yourself rather than hire a professional landscaping service. The Internet has a huge online resource of information for anyone that is a beginner or for someone who is knowledgeable in landscaping but just needs a few new and creative ideas for their ho...
Home Landscaping Ideas For The Clueless
2008-03-04 15:51:00 Does your lawn feel as though it is a bit left out? Perhaps you keep it neat and trim by mowing, edging and trimming but you really haven't added any beauty or personality to it. If so, you are in need of some home landscaping ideas.A tasteful home landscape not only adds to the value of your home, it also makes it a pleasant place to return to and spend time. If you've ever thought you'd like to make some improvements but just didn't know how, it's not as difficult as you might think.Where Do I Start?If you're a relative beginner when it comes to landscaping, it's best to start small. For homes with a smaller lawn it's easy because you'll basically just choose a plan you like and go with it. However, if you have a large lawn, you have a lot of options and that can be dangerous. You'll likely be tempted to try more ideas than you can implement all at once.Start out by making a few simple changes. Perhaps you'll add some bushes to the front of your house. Once that phase i...
By: How to Garden
Craftsman landscaping - bits & pieces
2008-03-04 00:00:00 Arts & Crafts bungalows mix and match well with all sorts of landscaping - from the zen-like Asian-inspired landscapes of Greene & Greene to cactus gardens and even the manicured, symmetrical patterns of some of the English A&C-influenced landscape designers....
Simple Rules for Landscaping to Sell Your Home
2008-03-01 16:47:00 We all like easy answers, preferably with a short list. That's why titles like "Five Easy Ways to Make Millions" seem to sell so well. With that in mind, let me provide a few very simple rules of thumb for staging your Silicon Valley home to sell in any real estate market. But let me warn you: I'm going to be painfully, brutally blunt. The first rule for "staging your home to sell" is the topic of today's post and it involves landscaping and curb appeal. The front of the house needs to look great. Seriously. If the front doesn't look wonderful (or at least really good), the buyer will never go inside to see how great your home is. Especially now, when the majority of homes are not selling. Here's Mary Pope-Handy's "Simple Rules for Landscaping to Sell Your Home": Get rid of juniper. I'm not kidding. And ivy too, while you are at it. These two plants are hated by most buyers and tend to give them the sense of "if they...
Consider your landscaping
2008-02-26 21:40:00 In this article Peg Guinta, CRP, Projects Director for RIS Consulting Group, gives some guidelines for taking that curb appeal from average to super. It's no wonder home staging has gotten a lot of attention lately. Expand interior appeal to a larger buyer group and you may sell the home sooner and for more money. Companies that track home staging results report that a staged home can potentially reduce selling time by half and improve sales prices by 5% -7%. In fact a national survey of 2000 real estate agents conducted by HomeGain in 2003 found that "…moderately priced home improvements, ranging from $80-$2,800 made in preparation for sale actually yield the highest returns when a house is sold." So, if broader interior appeal translates to increased economic value, an improved exterior should, too. Because most buyers form opinions 'at the curb' - before they even get out of the car - a home's exterior is a powerful, pre-emptive stage...
Developing Your Own Best Landscaping Ideas
2008-02-26 04:15:00 It is not always easy to come up with your own landscaping ideas. In fact, it's not uncommon for beginners to use professional help in developing their first landscaping ideas and plans. First off -- don't allow yourself to feel overwhelmed. Take your time and realize that this is suppose to be stress relieving -- not stress inducing. Take a stroll around the yard and really look around. Get a good feel for your area. Note where the trees are. Note where the open areas are. What areas get sunlight and when? Where is the drainage? What areas should be converted to other uses (patio, pond, garden, etc.) Really note the area though several days and weather patterns. It would be very bad to find that the area you set aside for a volleyball court is underwater for days after a rain, for instance. Now imagine what you would like to see and do with your yard in the future. This is the best way to develop landscaping ideas. Do you want a showplace with flowers and herbs or do you want a r...
Take Your Design Ideas Outside With Landscaping (Free Landscaping Ideas)
2008-02-24 13:20:00 (Free Landscaping Ideas)Landscaping can be a very rewarding activity. Witha few pointers you will soon be able to create a stunning backyard where you can enjoy the outdoors.Design Ideas For Your BackyardYou can add to your home?s value and looks by bringing your garden up to date with a design makeover. New planting and landscaping can increase the appeal of your home and the use you make of your outdoor space.Spruce Up The HardwareYou can keep existing features yet improve the overall look of your backyard with a good spring clean. (Free Landscaping Ideas)Think about extending existing terraces and decking, painting the woodwork to give fences a neater look, or adding colors and points of interest for a fresher look throughout. Also think about adding decorative elements like statue for a reasonably priced update.Planting SchemesGardening is first and foremost about greenery. Picking the right flowers and plants to fit in with your preferences and the rest of your home is the most... |
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