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Dream
yard. Do you ever dream about what your yard could look like some day? As you look through garden catalogs filled with beautiful trees, shrubs, flowers and pictures of beautifully landscaped yards--complete with ponds and garden sculptures--the choices seem endless. Before ordering hundreds of plants or.
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Patio Ponds
Garden ponds and fountains were once mainly for the very rich. Today, anyone can have a garden pond. A fountain or waterfall can be included almost anyplace--even if your "yard" is limited to a patio or balcony.
Adding water to your patio can be as simple as setting out a shallow dish of water
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Trees in the Home Landscape
Trees add so much to the home landscape! They provide shade, clean air, habitat for wildlife, value to your property, and even memories.
If your yard does not have any trees at the moment, you may want
to consider planting some. Studies have shown that trees and
landscaping add value to your.
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Winterizing Tips for your Lawn and Garden
Your outdoor plants have worked hard for you all summer, making your yard a place you're proud to call home. Properly winterizing your lawn and garden is an important step toward healthy soil, lush grass, and happy plants next year. Remember to take care of your outdoor accessories, including your lawn equipment, gardening tools, and all of your lawn and garden decor. A little time spent this autumn will make your gardening and landscaping efforts easier and more enjoyable next spring!
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How to Build a
simple Waterfall For Your Garden
Pond
Building a waterfall is easier than
you think and will add a new dimension to your pool. When building a waterfall, as with any garden project, you
must first consider the design and make a plan. The biggest
mistake that people make when planning a pond waterfall is to
err on the large side. For a pond measuring 12 ft x 14 ft you
should think in terms of a fall of 18-24 inches. The width of
the waterfall should be in proportion to the size of your pond.
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Choosing your flowers
Flowers have been used for centuries to decorate and perfume houses.
Bringing fresh cut flowers into your home adds
color and scent it is
true, but the flowers add an extra dimension that cannot be created
with soft furnishings and accessories – they bring with them a sense
of life and growth, making a room come alive. Think how welcoming
Flowers are when you find an elegant arrangement in a hotel lobby or
a simple posy on a restaurant table.
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Building a natural waterfall in your
garden
Rushing, gurgling, trickling, roaring. The sound of water over rock is among
nature's most enchanting symphonies. And if you're fortunate enough to have a
waterfall or pond in your back yard, there are plenty of great seats, too.
In addition, a waterfall may also serve as a filtering system or
a means to oxygenate the water.
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