Start Planning Your New Garden

Before beginning the design ofa new garden space it is very important to plan the garden. Other factors which will also require consideration include budget - how much are you willing to spend on    .. more ...

Growing Herbs Like Basil In Your Square Foot Garden Is Easy

If you haven't picked-up a copy of Mel Bartholomew's book entitled All New Square Foot Gardening you really shouldn't delay because in it you will find a wealth of information about growing herbs. Culinary herbs like basil, grown with your tomatoes along with cilantro, mint, and oregano are a special treat. And edible herbs such as marigolds and nasturtiums that not only add zing to your salads,    .. more ...

Using Landscaping Bridges In Your Designs

If you have alot of excess room in your backyard and are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, consider landscaping bridges to fill in the gaps. You can do many things to your landscaping with a bridge and most of them do not take alot of time. These items will fit with just about any designs, whether or not water is involved.
One way to take full advantage of the landscaping bridge    .. more ...

Shrub Landscaping Ideas

If you need a low maintenance, simple border for your yard, then you may want to consider using shrubs. With very little effort, you will find that shrubs can add beauty and a touch of color to your yard and home. You will find a great variety in shrubs to allow you to find the one that best fits your lawn and your landscaping design.Different Types of Shrubs There is a great variety of shrubs    .. more ...

Basic Gardening – Watering Correctly

Many factors affect how often you must water your plants. Some of these factors are heat, humidity, wind, season, soil, and type of plant. The following guidelines pertain to plants recently    .. more ...

Landscaping Ideas For The Do-It-Yourself Gardner

Landscaping your garden is not such a difficult task. Many people enjoy doing it themselves. You"ve just got to have the ideas and know the basic principles of landscape design.Begin by taking a close look at the gardens and parks in your neighborhood, identifying the consistency, balance, simplicity, proportions, transitions, lines and contrasts in the landscaping designs and the use of plants,    .. more ...

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