July 22, 2008

• Landscaping with Shrubs

  Consider using shrubs as a simple border for your yard. Not only are they low-maintenance, but they are amazingly cost effective compared to a block wall or a decorative fence. (…)

July 8, 2008

• Garden Patios

  Garden patios are generally classified as either attached or unattached. Attached patios are normally attached to the house in the backyard area. (…)

July 4, 2008

• Garden Fountains

  Your garden may have a lot of eye appeal and be a beautiful little corner of the world to spend time in, but if you ever feel like something is missing, a fountain may be just the addition to make the look complete. (…)

June 27, 2008

• Desert Landscaping Tips

  If you live in the southwestern desert states (west Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona), sometimes it’s hard to imagine that your backyard can be anything more to look at other than those rocks and all that dirt. (…)

June 17, 2008

• 4 Steps to Identifying the Various Types of Cacti

  If you live in the desert, and you’re either into desert landscaping or preparing to improve the look of your property with some desert landscaping, then you have obviously thought about what type of cacti to use. (…)

November 30, 2007

• Good Growing Conditions for Plants

  Growing plants and flowers can be a fun task. (…)

November 23, 2007

• How to Properly Groom a Yard

  Working in a yard can seem alike a lot of work for many people, and in some instances, it very well may be. (…)

November 12, 2007

• Planting Animal Friendly Plants

  Animals are often the biggest burden for many lawn owners. (…)

November 7, 2007

• Organizing a Neighborhood Yard Cleanup

  Taking great pride and care about the environment can be a huge step for many people, and it will often show through their yards. (…)

October 17, 2007

• Decorating concrete with leaves

  If you use leaves to decorate your concrete walkway, you can give it a very unique and special look, rather than simply having flat concrete slabs.  Decorating is easy and fun to do, and will give your walkway a special look. (…)

August 28, 2007

• Measures Needed to be Taken for the Survival of Lawn in Drought

  Water problem is quiet common in summers in urban areas. The reasons could be overcrowding of cities or might be shortage of rainfall. This water scarcity in turn hampers your beautiful lawn. (…)

August 22, 2007

• Bonsai Gardening and Indoor Bonsai Plants

  The best time of year to start a bonsai plant is in the summer. Select a woody plant about 8 to 15 inches tall and a suitable container. Wooden containers or even a rock as a container are also used. (…)

July 22, 2007

• Garden Gnomes

  History of the Mystical Gnome:
  Garden gnomes were customarily handmade in terracotta clay and were treasured, collectible ornaments that stayed in the family and were passed down through generations. (…)

July 18, 2007

• Garden Accents

  Your garden should reflect the personality and your individual style. It should be decorated and designed in ways that you, yourself, like and enjoy. (…)

July 13, 2007

• Landscape Edging Options

  A landscape project requires some type of landscape edging. (…)

July 10, 2007

• Choosing Landscape Lighting

  Landscaping takes a lot of effort and a person loves to show off their work, so it is only natural for a person to finish their landscape project by adding landscape lighting. (…)

June 11, 2007

• Plant Propagation

  Practically all perennials can be propagated by cuttings. The clipping itself should be made at a sharp short diagonal, just below a node or joint. (…)

April 24, 2007

• Using Shrubs

  Shrubs are valuable to the gardener because they bridge the gap between trees and flowers. (…)

March 26, 2007

• Renovating Your Lawn

  The "nurse" grasses (such as rye grass), and the semi-permanent types will grow rapidJy. (…)

March 2, 2007

• More About Walls

  Mortared and Concrete Walls
  Mortared walls involve somewhat simpler construction problems than dry walls. The mortar serves as the bond and it is not as essential to match the stones. (…)