This is my backyard paradise. I wake up every morning and look out my bay windows and see this wonderful paradise. I love it.
Turning Grass Yard into Shaded Woodland
How can I transition a 1.5 acre lawn planted in grass and a few trees into a more shaded woodland or garden look without spending a fortune. The septic drain field is front and center. The front yard is a hill.
Inexpensive Desert Landscape Ideas
I am looking for inexpensive desert landscape ideas.
I am looking for retro 50's or 60's landscape ideas.
A big landscaping project can be a budget buster, but with a little creative planning it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips for creating a beautiful landscape without breaking the bank.
We have a very plain back yard. Nothing special. One rusted tool shed, one old swing set with pots of thyme underneath, and one gas BBQ grill on the patio with a cracked concrete floor - no awning. Also there is one small vegetable garden on the opposite side of the yard, a couple of nondescript bushes, one half dead pine tree and one crape myrtle.
I call this my Radio City Spectacular Garden. My office on our second floor, looks down onto my garden. I once was a dancer on the Great Stage, but, now with an entire hip replacement I'm unable to dance any longer.
How can I level my sloped front yard? Right now it is unusable space.
Animals and plants together, make for a welcoming and appealing flower garden. I get a lot of comments.
5 Steps to Creating A Landscaping Plan
Landscaping around your home can seem like a daunting project-especially if you're starting with a blank canvas. Whether you're building a new house, cleaning up after a storm, or planning a complete renovation of your existing landscape, sometimes the hardest is part about creating a plan is knowing where to start.
Arrange Plants By Height When Landscaping
When planting perennials around buildings, pools, decks, etc., always place the taller of the plants towards the rear where they will display their beauty against the object such as the deck, a stone wall, etc.
Landscaping Ideas with Recycled Clay Roof Tiles
I want to recycle quite a lot of clay roof tiles for use in my landscape. Any ideas?
I have no money for landscaping. What can I use for landscape fabric? My husband and I put down landscape fabric in our yard last year, but we are no longer together and I cannot afford to buy anything for the yard. Does anybody have any suggestions of what I can use that is "dirt" cheap instead of expensive landscape fabric?
Controlling "Snow on the Mountain" Ground Cover
I purchased a home that was professionally landscaped about 18 years ago but the previous owners did not maintain the beds. A ground cover called "Snow on the Mountain" was used in the largest bed and has taken over.
My yard was vandalized and the glass gazing ball shattered all over the gravel. Short of replacing the gravel, how do I remove the broken glass from the gravel?
My front yard planting area has a western exposure and has to handle the hot Florida sun from about noon until sunset. Besides that, one side gets loads of rain and the other side stays dry as a bone. I HATE to garden. Can anyone give me some suggestions that will make it look acceptable?
Uses for Unwanted Artificial Christmas Trees
Don't Toss an Unwanted Artificial Christmas Tree! Don't toss an unwanted artificial Christmas tree! Regardless of the reason, if it has realistic branches and will stand up, find a bare spot in your yard near a newly planted tiny tree, perhaps against a fence in the back yard.
5 Tips for Illuminating Your Garden Landscape
Lighting plays an important role in creating an outdoor environment. The trend towards creating beautiful, functional outdoor living spaces means finding lighting options that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Fortunately, homeowners have more options for outdoor lighting than ever before.
I am doing my patio with red, white and blue. I am making a stencil from cardboard out of stars and spray painting my stepping stones in the appropriate colors. I think it adds a little bit of America to my back yard.
Designing the Perfect Garden Path
A garden path can be functional and it can be so much more. Functional paths provide safe and efficient routes of travel through your garden. They cut down on tracking mud into the house, and act as anchors to surrounding plants. But garden paths can also be works of art.
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Finding Your Garden Design Style
Just like each gardener has his or her own personal design style, so does every garden. Some are prim and proper, while others are carefree and bohemian. When designing your garden, understanding your personal style can help you figure out what kind of garden will feel best to you.
Don't Overlook Sumac For The Garden
Sumacs are fast growing, tough, and versatile. They are not usually a good choice for people with small gardens, but if you have the space, there are plenty of advantages to growing them.
Celebrate National Garden Month in April
April is a great month for celebrating all things green and growing.To celebrate this year, consider replacing some (or even all) of your conventional gardening methods with methods that are organic. Here are some ideas for getting started.
Shamrocks: The St. Patrick's Day Plant
One plant that gets a lot of attention this time of year is the Shamrock. Although its mysterious history dates back to ancient Ireland, a bit of botanical controversy still exists about which plant is actually the Irish national symbol.
