Landscaping Articles
There are many types of outdoor lighting that will compliment and illuminate your home and landscaping. Low-voltage landscape lighting is one of the easiest to install and most efficient to operate.
Wed, 6 May 2009: Edible Landscaping With Tropical Fruit Trees
The thick skin is green, and can be smooth or rough textured, and teardrop, round or football shape, depending on the species. Avocados have more fat than most fruits, but they are an excellent source of potassium and Vitamin A, and are used in salads, guacamole, and taste great scooped right out of the shell.
Wed, 22 Apr 2009: Common Landscaping Tools for Every Landscaper
For the avid do-it-yourself landscaper, the right tools are important. After all, if one wishes to save money on the expenses associated with having a well cared for yard, it is best to make sure that he or she has all of the tools necessary to create an attractive landscape. By understanding some of the most common tools used for basic landscaping needs, you can ensure that you have everything you need to keep your lawn in the best possible shape, bringing delight and distin...
Mon, 13 Apr 2009: Building a Gazebo
Are you handy? Think you can build a gazebo from scratch? There are plenty of gazebo plans available free in libraries and online. There are also blueprints available for fees ranging from $8 to $200. The more expensive gazebo plans are architectural blueprints, which are much more specific and best suited to the experienced contractor. But a talented home improvement buff can make good use of the less expensive options available.
Tue, 7 Apr 2009: A Mini Landscaping Lesson
Landscaping has often been likened to the painting of a picture. Your art-work teacher has doubtless told you that a good picture should have a point of chief interest, and the rest of the points simply go to make more beautiful the central idea, or to form a fine setting for it. So in landscaping there must be ...
Thu, 26 Mar 2009: 10 Simple Tiki Torch Safety Tips for Your Next Outdoor Gathering
Though tiki torches can add wonderful mood and functional lighting to backyard events, there are obvious risks associated with open flames. Knowing these ten safety tips can help you host parties parties that will be the talk of the town rather than the 11 o'clock news under the heading - Disastrous Fire Engulfs Neighborhood Gathering.
Wed, 25 Mar 2009: Lighting a Modern Garden with Elegant Tiki Torches
Tiki torches are a natural choice for lighting theme events or creating a tropical setting. But modern, stylish tiki torches are also right at home in contemporary landscape settings, providing you know what to look for.
Wed, 25 Mar 2009: Eco-Friendly Landscaping Techniques
Your outdoor space is a prime location for showing off your commitment to developing a green building that is not only better for the environment but also healthier for humans and animals alike
Wed, 11 Mar 2009: Choosing the Perfect Contemporary Garden Furniture
European synthetic rattan is one of the newest and most common materials used in the creation of outdoor contemporary furniture. Outdoor furniture has special characteristics that help it withstand most climates and still look great. A full set of European synthetic rattan contemporary garden table and chairs will withstand all weather extremes and be beautiful for years to come.
Wed, 11 Mar 2009: Inexpensive Landscape Lighting with Tiki Torches
How to accomplish most of your outdoor landscape lighting goals with the inexpensive and creative use of tiki torches.
Thu, 26 Feb 2009: Unique Food Sources Of The Sahara Desert
It would take days to list the wide variety of grasses, shrubs, trees and flowering plants that call the Sahara home; however, the following are those that are most well known among the inhabitants of the western world:
Wed, 11 Feb 2009: How To Best Care For Your Plants
One thing that almost always brings a little life to a room is a plant. Plants come in so many varieties it can be hard to choose just one.
Fri, 23 Jan 2009: Deadly Plants in your House & Garden
If you have some of these plants in your house, and you have pets or small children, try to keep the most dangerous plants out of reach by setting them on high shelves or on plant hangers. As soon as your children are old enough to understand, teach them to always check with you before anything from a plant or tree.
Tue, 13 Jan 2009: Garden Shades To Outshine Gardeners World
This article describes various solutions for creating shade in the garden without turning to the run of the mill parasol in a table scenario.
Tue, 23 Dec 2008: The Vicious But Beautiful Japanese Honeysuckle
While this flower is quite pretty, and is appreciated by many children and adults alike, it is also seen to some as a destructive and belligerent weed.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008: Beautiful Blue: the Cornutia Grandifolia (Tropical Lilac)
Its many flowers are a conspicuous blue and blossom towards the end of autumn, adding a much-needed bright hue to a season full of dreary browns and yellows.
Tue, 16 Dec 2008: So You Want To Fell A Tree
The unfortunate death of thousands of American trees through the ravages of disease and insect pests during the past few decades, resulting in the near extinction of the American Chestnut, among other species, has brought many property owners face to face with the dilemma of removing trees that may pose a hazard if left to fall on their own.
Sat, 6 Dec 2008: Time To Buy Ice Melting Products
Here are some basic tips on buying and applying ice melting products this winter.
Sun, 23 Nov 2008: The Art of Gardening & Creating Heaven At Your Doorstep
Gardening, a unique combination of art and science, is a stress reliever and one can find peace and tranquility in this ancient hobby.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008: Garden Shades For Gardeners That Are Too Hot To Handle
This article takes a topical look at garden make-overs and the aesthetic faux pas that have plagued gardens over the last two decades, and suggests a money saving way to beat the landscaping sheep.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008: Gardening in Central Texas
Tips for creating a garden in Texas.
Thu, 30 Oct 2008: Can Pond Slop Be Used as Topsoil For a Home Lawn?
A homeowner writes in that the previous owner spread pond muck where topsoil should have been. C.J. Brown explains the issue at hand.
Tue, 7 Oct 2008: Gardening Tools, The Basics
Basic gardening tools and tips for the landscape beginner.
Thu, 2 Oct 2008: WaterTank Prices Set To Rise
Water tank prices have stagnated over the last few years due to over supply but the low prices are coming to an end.
Tue, 2 Sep 2008: The Truth About Granular Weed And Feed for Lawns
Granular weed and feed bags sold at home stores are the real environmental problem.
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