Landscaping
The great thing about water gardens is they are obtainable. With the right planning, you can create an escape that will add a whole new dimension to your backyard. Here's how to do it.
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As gardeners, we're used to experiencing jewel-tone blossoms - borders and beds in bright light are the norm. However, a well-done shade border can be every bit as captivating as - if not more than - its sunny counterpart.
The green movement is having an effect on gardening, landscaping, and outdoor living.
The grass will be greener on your side of the fence if you follow these simple, sensible hints for creating the yard and lawn of your dreams.
Landscaping an entire acreage can be overwhelming. To be successful, devise a plan and consider each plant's function.
When you live on an acreage, landscaping can take over your life. Learn how to make it manageable with a little planning.
It might not be possible to let wet areas of your property go totally wild, but the objective is to find hardy plants that will grow there.
Iowa State University Turf Specialist Nick Christians has discovered that spreading corn gluten meal on grass prevents weeds from growing. Learn how this method can be used your landscaping.
Want unique, tough planters that don't look like everyone else's? Go to a brick supplier, get some clay chimney flue liners, and let the creativity flow.
A dry stream bed is basically a stone-lined channel or gully that mimics a natural watercourse. In addition to looking attractive, a dry stream bed is also quite practical.
There's a new product, Patio Pal, that makes quick work of laying bricks for patios or walkways.
A koi pond can be a wonderful addition to your acreage. The fish are relaxing, addictive, and mesmerizing to watch.
Establishing a patch of native prairie is a great way to get in touch with your land's "roots" while also restoring a piece of the natural ecosystem.
Your lawn area looked great last spring. It looked pretty good going into summer. Then all of a sudden, in August or early September, spots started appearing. If this sounds like what you observed on your lawn, chances are you had grub damage.
It can strike suddenly after centuries of hiding, and will devour anything in its path. Sounds like a horror movie plot, but in reality there could be a sinkhole on your land.
If you're looking for landscaping that's both attractive and low-maintenance, nothing beats planting ornamental grasses. Hearty, thick, designed to withstand the elements, and unappealing to deer, ornamental grasses are often the ideal solution for challenging yard and garden areas.
Returning native plants to your landscape gives you a view of the natural world as it existed before agriculture and civilization.
Looking for a lawn you don't have to mow or a garden that's a cinch to tend? Consider the easy-care simplicity of a mostly moss garden.
Landscaping can add tremendous value to your rural property. It's important to hire the right landscaper for your specific needs. Many firms can create the design, as well as do the installation and maintenance of complex landscapes.
