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There is so much information on the internet about landscaping ‘ideas’ and ‘tips’ that it’s easy to get confused between what’s authoritative and what’s not. Here are some common myths that can lead to expensive mistakes. These myth-debunkers are plain common sense, and you don’t need an astrophysicist to validate them. Are you guilty of … Continue reading “Top 3 Myths That Can Lead to Landscaping Disasters”

Fertilizer is expensive. Maintaining a landscape takes an ample amount of money, planning, and upkeep, and most landscapers look for ways to cut costs wherever possible. That’s why many are switching from using traditional fertilizer to composting. Not only is it a way to trim the fat from your landscaping bill, it’s great for the … Continue reading “Composting: Fertilize Your Landscape for Free”

Aaaahhhh the pool. The lazy days of summer. The place where friends and family gather to enjoy a dip in a sparkling pool on a hot day. But what about the evening?  The party has been a success! No one wants to leave, and sometimes a summer pool party will go way into the evening … Continue reading “Lighting the Way Around the Summer Pool”

A living fence is a beautiful (not to mention green) way to score a bit of privacy in your home and backyard. These types of fences hide your outdoor area away from the prying eyes of nosy neighbors and they’re usually much easier on the eyes than plain Jane fences made of wood. Thankfully, maintaining … Continue reading “How to Maintain a Living Fence”

Making the best of an undesirable situation is what terrace gardening is all about. Although a sloping landscape is difficult to work with, it can provide the perfect setting for a multi-themed garden – each terrace with its own collection of landscape elements that contribute to the garden as a whole. Professional Input The first … Continue reading “Terrace Gardening for Sloping Landscapes”

The word Xeriscape (from the Greek word xeros, meaning dry) was coined by employees at Denver Water, Denver, Colorado’s water department, to describe a landscape design that minimizes water usage. The term has now come to encompass all methods of landscaping geared toward the conservation of water, and is fast becoming an ideal set of … Continue reading “Xeriscaping: The Art of Landscape Water Conservation”

Landscaping your garden can be a fun project, but if you have any experience with it, you’ll know that you can run out of ideas faster than you can say “garden gnome!” Although these lively characters can be a wonderful idea on their own, there’s more to garden ornaments than gnomes. If you are someone … Continue reading “Whimsical Garden Ornament Ideas for Landscaping”

A budget landscape doesn’t necessarily equate to a less-than-average landscape. There are specific areas and methods where budget landscaping can work wonders for your wallet and leave your garden looking spruce and neat at the same time. Idea 1: Budget Lawn Consider a cheaper variety of grass. Starting a fresh lawn from seed is usually … Continue reading “3 Ideas for Budget Landscaping”

Building a rock garden can be a fun project. Though it requires a lot of work, it can be very satisfying once you see the end result. Here is a step-by-step “instruction manual” to get you started. Thankfully, it doesn’t require a great amount of expertise or creativity to make your own rock garden – … Continue reading “How to Build a Rock Garden Yourself”

A lush green lawn surrounding your home not only adds aesthetic appeal, but it also provides a nice comfy place to lounge and play hooky on those lazy summer days. Combine this with the fact that a well-manicured lawn can potentially increase the value of your home, and you’ve got yourself a few great reasons … Continue reading “Keep the Grass Greener on Your Side of the Fence”