Lawn Care for the Urbanite

Nov 13

So you’ve decided to buy that big house out in the suburbs. The house is a dream and you’re excited. The problem you hadn’t anticipated is that this brand-new house comes with a big yard and you have no idea how to care for it. Maybe the builder included a landscaping package and you have grass, trees, and shrubs to start with but no idea how to maintain them....

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How to Hide Your Well While Leaving It Accessible

Nov 06

Many folks who live in rural areas have a common issue with their landscaping, an ugly well cap sticking up somewhere in their yard. It’s not something that can simply be removed and it really isn’t feasible to build something over it because it needs to be easily accessible in the event of an emergency. Planting a shrub or bush only hides one side and it would...

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Pool Versus Spa

Oct 23

So you’ve decided you want some sort of water immersion system for your backyard only you can’t decide between a pool or a spa. But besides the money factor, there’s a lot to consider before choosing either one. And it may not be as straightforward as you first thought because there are several choices in each category. Take a look at the following...

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How to Create a Container Garden

Aug 19

Whether you live on the 25th floor of a Manhattan penthouse or have a small balcony, you can easily recreate the magic of gardening in your home, office and workplace. All you need is some creative containers and some knowledge about container gardening. Container gardening can be done in a variety of containers. VARIOUS TYPES OF CONTAINERS There are several options...

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Landscaping Tips and Tricks

Aug 12

Landscaping Made Easy If your  yard  needs a serious makeover, then thechances are, you have thought about doing some landscaping. Knowing where to begin can be the key to a successful project. You could hire a professional landscaping company, but since landscaping really isn’t that difficult; it’s all about developing a good plan and prepare for some hard...

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Shady Area Dress Up

Jun 27

It’s that time of year again, as the ground thaws and little specs of color are appearing throughout your yard. As you begin getting your outdoor living space in order, this year, do not forget about the dirt area that never seems to look as well as you would like it to. Your favorite shady area under that tree, is calling for some attention. So, what do you...

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