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New Life For Old Garden Hoses
Soaker Hoses: Make your own soaker hose by crimping the open end and drilling some holes throughout the hose. Bury it just under the soil around your plants and fill with water. It will keep your plants watered for days.
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How to Keep Your Wooden Fencing in Tip-Top Shape
Putting in a wooden fence around your lawn or garden adds a decorative accent that many will find attractive. However, your fence may soon lose its appeal if you don't keep it up with regular care and maintenance. Some fencing materials, like vinyl or aluminum, require their own brand of upkeep.
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Tips to Control Algae Growth in Your Pond
Keeping a garden pond clean and free from overtaking algae is a problem most pond owners face, at least on some level. Algae; which is a plant, comes in two forms: green water algae and blanket weed. The difference between each kind is very noticeable as green water algae has green suspended algae cells, covering your water surface; while blanket weed, appears more stringy and course.
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Luxurious Outdoor Living
For some people, the best part of their home isn't in their home- it's out back. Outdoor living is not a new concept. People have been making their back yards a place of refuge for a very long time.
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Enjoy Your Garden With a Glass Veranda
Fed up with the great British weather preventing your from enjoying your garden? A Glass Veranda may well be a solution for you.
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The Joy's of Gardening
Ever wanted to start your own garden? Here is a few tips on how to get started.
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Ornamental Cherry Trees
There are many different types of ornamental cherry trees that are available all across the country for planting. We will be looking at different types of these ornamental cherry trees and how to plant them correctly for maximum results.
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Trends in Landscaping
2008 saw a revolution in the world of landscaping. We saw great, new, more ecologically friendly ways to landscape, as well as new ways to convert your outdoor space into outdoor living space. The trends in landscaping are continuing to evolve throughout the year and we are bound to see more innovative landscaping in the future.
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Rooftop Gardening 101
Landscaping your home can be made simple if you have the proper irrigation system. And with the appropriate system in place, you can save time and money.
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Staying Cool With Your Rooftop Garden
Designing and implementing a rooftop garden can be done efficiently and with ease. And not only will you be saving money on electricity, you will also be helping the environment.
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7 Steps to Landscape a Large Yard
How do you landscape a large yard? While everyone hopes to have more space for their gardens, maintaining a beautiful and huge yard is not an easy task. But it is possible for you to have a beautiful and yet well-maintained garden if you planned it well from the start.
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How to Landscape a Large Yard
If you are scratching your head on how to landscape a large yard, this article will offer a step-by-step approach towards designing and building your dream yard regardless of its size. But take note that some tips here may not be applicable to you since the climate and soil conditions of your front and backyard may be different.
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Top Tips For Adding a Soothing Water Feature
The soothing sound of cascading water can create a relaxing and welcome feature in any garden. With the colder months approaching, this might be a good time to prepare for the installation of a water feature to be enjoyed when spring returns.
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Creating the Perfect Backyard Retreat - Helpful Tips For Backyard Decorating
With little careful planning, you can turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis, a family entertainment center, or even a complete, open-air home. Backyard decorating doesn't have to be expensive. There are plenty of simple backyard design tips that can help you create the perfect outdoor area, even on a limited budget.
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Garden Structures
A few years back I had a most unusual request come across my table. A husband and wife who are friends of mine had 2 different needs. She wanted a potting shed. He wanted a wood shed. Neither of them wanted to clutter their bucolic setting with too many little outbuildings. Our solution was to combine the two functions. I think many of us have forgotten how powerful a modest structure can be in the landscape. Eighteenth and nineteenth century southern plantations almost always kept their pigeons or doves in pigeonniers or dovecotes.
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Sprucing Up Your Lawn in December
During this last month of the year, you may have much on your mind and your lawn care activities may be the furthest thing from it. However, just because we are in full fledged Winter season, doesn't mean your lawn should be neglected. Maintaining your lawn now will make a huge impact come Springtime.
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Different Types of Outdoor Water Features
Outdoor water features have a place in every outdoor decorating scheme. The location of the features in the garden can transform it into a place where you can sit quietly with a book or your coffee as you take in your natural surroundings and get away from the hectic pace of life for a short time.
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Landscaping With an Outdoor Water Feature
Adding an outdoor water feature to your backyard is usually a permanent feature. For this reason, you should take your time in deciding the type of feature you want to use and where you want to place it. If you choice is that of a statue fountain, you have the option of installing several if you have a large garden or one large one in a small garden.
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