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Chain Link Fence with Flowers

How to Dress Up a Chain Link FenceA chain link fence is durable and long lasting. It is a great choice for defining property boundaries and keeping your children and pets safe. Here are some ideas for adding some charm to your chain link fence that will help it blend more seamlessly into your landscape.

 

Island Garden Bed

How to Design an Island BedIsland beds are freestanding garden plots, usually surrounded by grass, which can be walked around and looked at from all sides. When strategically designed, they can provide your landscape with an attractive, colorful focal point.

 

Ornamental Grasses

Growing and Using Ornamental GrassesOrnamental grasses are versatile garden plants without being fussy about care and maintenance. In the spring and summer they bring color, texture, and an airy, casual appearance to garden spaces.

 

Landscape Design Plan with colored pencils on top

Landscape Design TipsFormulating a landscape design plan can be an overwhelming prospect. The goal is to develop an attractive, cohesive plan that fits your needs, without overwhelming (or under-whelming) your home. Here are some tips for getting started, broken down into six easy steps.

 

Attractively Landscaped Pool

Landscaping Around Swimming PoolsIn many parts of the country, swimming pools are a prominent feature in the garden. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to spruce up an existing pool, here are some important things to consider.

 

View of stairs and plants on deck

An Introduction to DeckScapingDecks are a valuable addition to your home. With a little planning, they can also be a valuable addition to your garden. Deckscaping is the practice of incorporating plants into your deck's design.

 

Flowering rock garden

Secrets to a Successful Rock GardenWhen rock gardens fail, it's usually due to poor planning. Although it sounds like a contradiction, some basic rules and principles need to be applied when trying to construct and recreate the randomness and beauty of Mother Nature.

 

Seeds in a hand

Finding Your Garden Design StyleJust like each gardener has his or her own personal design style, so does every garden. Some are prim and proper, while others are carefree and bohemian. When designing your garden, understanding your personal style can help you figure out what kind of garden will feel best to you.

 

Red and orange Sumac

Don't Overlook Sumac For The GardenSumacs are fast growing, tough, and versatile. They are not usually a good choice for people with small gardens, but if you have the space, there are plenty of advantages to growing them.

 

Celebrate National Garden Month in April

Celebrate National Garden Month in AprilApril is a great month for celebrating all things green and growing. To celebrate this year, consider replacing some (or even all) of your conventional gardening methods with methods that are organic. Here are some ideas for getting started.

 

Shamrocks: The St. Patrick's Day Plant

Shamrocks: The St. Patrick's Day PlantOne plant that gets a lot of attention this time of year is the Shamrock. Although its mysterious history dates back to ancient Ireland, a bit of botanical controversy still exists about which plant is actually the Irish national symbol.

 

Climbing Ivy

Things To Consider Before Growing...Growing climbing ivy has its pros and cons. It's easy to grow. It looks beautiful. If you're thinking about planting climbing ivy near your house or in your garden, here are some things to consider.

 

How to Establish GroundcoverOnce established, groundcovers offer an effective means to suppress weeds, stabilize soil, and fill in the space around individual plants. There are species for every landscaping dilemma....

 

Landscape edging between the garden and the lawn.

Frame Your Garden With Landscape EdgingLandscape edging is a great way to create clean, well-defined borders between garden spaces, and give your garden a finished appearance. It's also functional-keeping grass out of your plants, while keeping soil, rocks, and mulch from spilling into your lawn.

 

How to Bring Light Into Shady Garden Spaces

How to Bring Light Into Shady Garden SpacesSome corners of the garden seem to be in a state of perpetual darkness. Cast into shade by a nearby building, shed, or even the shadow of your own house, these areas present a unique and difficult gardening challenge.

 

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Grow Ornamental Grasses

How to Grow Ornamental GrassesIn the past few years, ornamental grasses have quickly gained popularity among gardeners. Not only do they add height, sound, movement, and visual appeal to garden landscapes, but they also thrive in less-than-ideal soil conditions and require only a minimal amount of maintenance.

 

Less Costly Landscaping

Less Costly LandscapingLandscaping can take a huge chunk out of a household's budget, but an untidy yard can really pull the entire look and value of a home down.

 

Landscaping on a Budget

Landscaping on a BudgetA big landscaping project can be a budget buster, but with a little creative planning it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips for creating a beautiful landscape without breaking the bank.

 

Pruning Shears and Landscape PLan

5 Steps to Creating A Landscaping PlanLandscaping around your home can seem like a daunting project-especially if you're starting with a blank canvas. Whether you're building a new house, cleaning up after a storm, or planning a complete renovation of your existing landscape, sometimes the hardest is part about creating a plan is knowing where to start.

 

Hedge

Good Hedges Make Good NeighborsHedges are an attractive way to define the boundaries of your yard and garden. Unlike privacy fences, hedges can be used to create an almost impenetrable barrier around small or narrow lots.

 

Topiary Design

Plant Art: Topiary DesignBy definition, topiary is the art of training, cutting and trimming plants into ornamental designs. The word itself is from the Latin word, Topia, meaning "ornamental gardening."

 

garden lights

5 Tips for Illuminating Your Garden LandscapeLighting plays an important role in creating an outdoor environment. The trend towards creating beautiful, functional outdoor living spaces means finding lighting options that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Fortunately, homeowners have more options for outdoor lighting than ever before.

 

Beautiful Garden Path

Designing the Perfect Garden PathA garden path can be functional and it can be so much more. Functional paths provide safe and efficient routes of travel through your garden. They cut down on tracking mud into the house, and act as anchors to surrounding plants. But garden paths can also be works of art.

 

Use Native Plants In Your Landscape

Landscaping with Native PlantsNative landscaping is the process of cultivating plants that are indigenous (native) to your area. One hundred and fifty years ago, before European settlement, prairies, woodlands and savannas covered most of our North American landscape.

 

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