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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Foundation Planting Tips: Learn About Foundation Plant Spacing
To get your feng shui on with your landscape design, you must consider some foundation planting tips, especially those regarding foundation plant spacing. Click this article to learn how to space foundation plantings.
By Amy Grant
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Coloring Garden Structures: Tips On Using Color On Landscape Structures
Painting garden structures a delightful way to introduce color all year around. Whatever reason you may have, this fun outdoor trend can really add pop to the garden and is an easy way to transform old structures. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A Dry Creek Bed: Tips On Creating A Dry Creek Bed For Drainage
You may decide to implement dry stream beds for drainage, thus preventing erosion by reducing runoff. On the other hand, you may simply like the way it looks! Click this article to learn about creating a dry creek bed in the landscape.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Easy Raised Bed Lighting Design
Consider lighting up your raised garden beds for safety, convenience and nighttime ambience.
By Amy Grant
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Pastel Garden Ideas – Tips For Creating A Pastel Garden
Pastel colors can make us feel relaxed, refreshed and peaceful. In a garden space intended for peace, quiet and relaxation, pastel garden schemes are often used. For more information about using pastels in the garden and types of pastel flowers, click here.
By Darcy Larum
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Garden Zoning - Tips For Splitting A Garden Up
Backyard and garden spaces can serve many different purposes. Click to learn about splitting your outdoor space into garden zones.
By Tonya Barnett
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Multi Level Garden Design
There are many reasons to consider creating a multi-level garden, from visual interest to making the most of a sloped yard. Click for tips.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Make A Crevice Garden In Your Yard
A crevice garden is a growing trend. These rocky gardens mimic natural settings and provide an interesting focal point. Click for more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Negative Effects Of Night Lights For Outdoor Trees
Have you ever wondered if night lighting can harm trees? Click here for the answer.
By Teo Spengler
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Plants With Multi-Season Interest: Grow A Garden That Looks Good In Winter
Exploring different winter interest perennials, shrubs, and trees is the first step in gaining a better understanding of multi-season gardening. Read on for more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Contemporary Garden Ideas – How To Make A Contemporary Garden
Contemporary garden design is described as eclectic and comprised of a hodge-podge of oddly complementary items. This design tactic allows for unique freedom and expression in the landscape. Learn more about contemporary garden designs in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Focal Points For Backyard: Using Structure As Focal Points In The Backyard
Whether planning an inviting front entryway or looking to create a green backyard oasis, the proper use of structures in the yard, can serve in function as well as add dynamic appeal. Learn more about using structures as focal points for the backyard in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Is A Courtyard Garden: How To Create A Courtyard Garden
To garden in unique spaces takes extra creativity and inspiration. Knowing how to create a courtyard garden may not come naturally to everyone; however, with some imagination and existing garden ideas, you can easily design your own beautiful space. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Plan Your Dream Garden – Tips For Designing The Perfect Garden
Creating the perfect garden means different things to different people. By taking into account a few basic design principles and focusing on the purpose of the growing space, even novice gardeners can create green spaces that are vibrant and inviting. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Best Garden View From House - Designing A Window Garden View
A good landscape design is a bit like a painting and is based on some of the same basic fundamentals of art. Read on to learn how to frame a perfect window garden view.
By Amy Grant
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Front Yard Outdoor Space - Designing Seating In Front Of The House
Many of us consider our back yards as the place to hang out. However, a front yard outdoor space creates a neighbor friendly, attractive place to meet friends and family. Read on to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Outdoor Down Lighting – Information On Down Lighting Trees
There are a number of options for outdoor lighting. One such option is down lighting, a quick, relatively inexpensive way to turn a simple backyard into something magical and mysterious. Click here to learn how to use down lighting in landscapes.
By Teo Spengler