How to Design With Pavers and Stepping Stones in the Garden
Pavers and stepping stones make pathways throughout the landscape. They are decorative, make passage easier and save wear and tear on lawns. Here are some ideas on how to get the most from using them. To set single stepping stones or pavers, cut ... [... more]
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Edible Landscaping in the Desert Southwest: Wheelbarrow ...
 This book is my new gardening bible !: Being a transplant from lush New England to the dry Southwest desert,I have struggled for years to maintain a successful garden.The Herb Lady covers everything in this essential and informative book.From vegtable [... more]
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Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
Whether you are planting a yard from scratch or modifying an existing area, Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest will help you select, arrange, and maintain plants and other landscape elements that fulfill wildlife needs. Homeowners, [... more]
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How to Landscape to Sell Your House
With the difficulties in the real estate market, if you want to sell your home and get a reasonable return, you have to make your home as attractive as possible to buyers. The landscape around your home is the first thing a prospective buyer will ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Hay Fever Plants in the Landscape
Many people suffer from hay fever. There are certain plants that can exacerbate the symptoms of allergies. Here are some to watch out for. One way of lessening allergy problems is to avoid planting the plants that produce the most irritating ... [... more]
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How to Build Patios Without Cement
You can build a patio without cement. By laying flagstone, tile, brick or other sturdy flat pavers on a well-prepared base, your patio will be less expensive, water-permeable and therefore more eco-friendly and will look beautiful. You can even ... [... more]
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How to Design Steps in the Landscape
Adding steps to your landscape not only lets you move up and down from one part of your property to the next, but it is an opportunity to design in interest and even special effects into your garden. How to Design Steps in the Landscape. Adding ... [... more]
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How to Design and Build a Garden Bridge
The design of a bridge is limited only by the imagination of its creator. Structure, however is important. If your bridge will be operational, it must be built to support the weight for which it is intended. Designing the bridge to be ornamental ... [... more]
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How to Build a Decorative Stone Mailbox
Dig a hole about two feet deep and to your desired width and length (typically, square). At the top of the hole set a frame (a box made by abutting four pieces of lumber cut to desired length), have the inside measurement of the frame be equal to ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Being Exploited By The Landscape Thieves
Recently, I have noticed some incidents of extremely poor judgement in the installations of several new landscapes. As a proud member of this great industry, we continually strive to raise our standards of professionalism and quality to the ... [... more]
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How to Choose Between Rock and Wood Mulch
The primary objectives of mulching are to control weeds, maintain soil moisture and add beauty to the landscape. With these in mind, how do you choose from the many mulching options available? Between wood mulch (chips, bark) and rock mulch ... [... more]
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How to Care For Your Lawn Thru The Hot Summer Months
There is a saying in the landscape world that anyone can grow grass in the spring. The cooler day time temperatures of April thru May with increased moisture give us the perfect conditions for growing an awesome lawn. What about July thru August ... [... more]
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