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Jeff Halper - Flagstone Patio By : Jeff Halper And nothing enhances the look of a patio better than flagstone. A flagstone patio denotes hardiness, security, wherewithal and permanence. With its bluish coloring, flagstone also conveys a cool beauty, particularly welcoming during our hot summer months. A flagstone patio sends a powerful visual message. Jeff Halper - River Oaks Stepping Stone Patio By : Jeff Halper Stepping stone patios of all sorts are common in landscape design. They are at all difficult to construct. However, creating a french drainage system can often be a challenge depending on the constituency of the soil. Water can create mud between stones and on accumulate on their surfaces, making it unpleasant to walk across the patio after a rain. To make such a structure work as a pool patio, it was necessary for us to build a concealed drainage system underneath the stone elements and use organic material to conceal it. Jeff Halper - Garden Water Fountain By : Jeff Halper We began our work by constructing a garden water fountain at the very end of a brand new swimming pool the Turner’s had just had installed. We built the basin in the shape of distorted figure-8 that bent to the left and right of what would ultimately become a walkway over the water. We used a gunite concrete substructure that would seal the basin and keep it waterproof, and then we concealed the top of the concrete with a decorative stone-clad overlay whose blue-gray color complimented that of the home. Jeff Halper - Outdoor Fireplaces Project in Houston Texas By : Jeff Halper We agreed with this plan wholeheartedly. Outdoor fireplaces like this are much more useful in temperate, humid climates. The warmth of a fire adds relief from both cold and humidity, and the structure of a fireplace is an ideal architectural compliment to the styles of many home builds. To create this type of centerpiece, however, we would have to build a special patio that would be reminiscent of interior architecture and also complimentary to outdoor landscaping. The best way to accomplish this was to place symmetrically square interlocking pavers in a pattern that mimicked that of indoor tile. Hank Gordon - Wonderful Japanese Garden Ideas By : Hank Gordon There are of course many different Japanese garden ideas but there are some common grounds we call the basics. One of the basic principals is that almost all design ideas will all point to nature as being the most beautiful work of art of all. The Japanese garden is always designed with nature in mind, this means the garden should always reflect the things we see in nature. When we design a yard with this kind of design it might look unorganized and wild but when we take a closer look it is often perfectly in balance, a little replica of nature at its finest. Hank Gordon - Your Vegetable Garden Design Depends on Elbow Grease and Soil By : Hank Gordon To grow vegetables you need good soil and you can define soil in roughly three types. The first and best type of soil to grow vegetables in is loam. This type is rich of humus, dark, crumbly and soft. It holds water but it also allows for good drainage. This type is an organic matter build up from all kind of living plants, fungus and other living things that have died, decomposed and have returned to the ground. It is also very easy to dig. In this type of soil your veggies will grow like crazy. Allison Thomas - Cedar Planters - Versatile and Beautiful By : Allison Thomas Gardening and planting represent a small investment in time and money which returns a great deal in smiles, a sense of accomplishment, and Cedar planters add beauty and class to the décor of any home and garden. Allison Thomas - Pointers About Selection and Maintaining Outdoor Planters By : Allison Thomas The right planter in the right place brings style, function and beauty to any indoor room or outdoor location. Outdoor planters can be used as a unique focal point or a graceful accent in gardens, patios, porches or rooms. The secret is finding the perfect planter - one that reflects the owner’s personality and surroundings while maintaining a lasting durability. Allison Thomas - Planters Accent Your Home and Garden By : Allison Thomas Planters come in a large variety of shapes, sizes, designs, materials and price points, which makes some planters a better choice than others. In today’s market, the unlimited assortment can also create unlimited indecision. Allison Thomas - Wood Planters Make a Great Choice For Outdoor Décor By : Allison Thomas A colored stain lets the grain of the wood show through while adding interest and texture. 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Jeff Halper - River Oaks Corner Fountain By : Jeff Halper The existing corner fountain was a very old three-tiered fountain structure that was common several decades ago. This is the type of fountain you almost always see in old movies. In a way it projects a certain sentimentalism about simpler, more absolutist times. However, its power as a symbol fails to convey feeling beyond simple nostalgia, and because of this its use in landscaping has long since become cliché. Garet Monahan - Telling the Good From the Bad in Wicker Patio Furniture By : Garet Monahan The first way to judge good wicker patio furniture is by feel. Pick the piece up (if practical) and give it a gentle shake. It should feel solid, with no loose pieces. Each element (arms, back, seat, etc.) should feel tightly secured to the frame. If you feel anything rattling or twisting, the furniture is probably poorly constructed and not worth your time. (For those of us who carry a few extra pounds, we don’t like to hear the “creaking” either!) Sarah Martin - The Benefits of Garden Fountains By : Sarah Martin As the economy continues to affect pocketbooks, people have had to be even more creative with their patio and backyard revamping by choosing key pieces to make their space more inviting. Often times even a simple garden fountain (http://www.garden-fountains.com/Detail.bok?no=1070) can change the mood. Sarah Martin - How to Create a Harmonious Garden By : Sarah Martin The first thing to evaluate when creating a garden is deciding how much space you can dedicate to it. Once you’ve found a good space that has both light and shade and isn’t in a place that could be easily ruined by children or pets, you are set to plant. Janet Ashby - Make the Most of Your Garden Bird Bath By : Janet Ashby To keep your birdbath at the correct temperature for your bird visitors to drink or bathe the whole year round you could either buy a bird bath with a heater installed or attach a heater to an unheated birdbath. Birdbaths equipped with heaters either use a cord plugged into an electric outlet or have solar panels to collect the sun's energy to power the heater. Solar power bird baths are easier to install, are cost free and need very little maintenance. They can collect enough of the sun's energy to keep your bird bath ice free even on very cold days. David H. Urmann - How Organic Control Methods Get Rid of Weeds Effectively By : David H. Urmann Weeds aggressively grows in lawns, gardens and natural areas. These unwanted plants block sunlight and get the important nutrients needed by growing plants. Determining the two weed life cycles such as annual or perennial is important in exhibiting control methods. David H. Urmann - Choosing Cheap Gas Powered Weed Eaters By : David H. Urmann Weed eaters are designed with a rotor at its pole end. It spins at high speed with the use of a nylon wire. It can cut even tall grasses and barks of trees. Most of these gas powered types weigh 9 to 14 pounds, having two engine strokes. This can start with ease and even run cleanly. However, it still needs to be pulled in order to create an exhaust emission and for tune-ups. David H. Urmann - Go Online Shopping With Discounted Weed Eaters By : David H. Urmann Weeding is the most time-consuming job in a garden or lawn. It takes good quality gardening tools to get the job done right. There are many specialized stores online that offers a variety of weed eaters. Gardeners may even have a sample demo in order to ensure its quality. Now, online shopping sites can help gardeners to compare and to order tools without leaving home. They offer the latest trends and discounts on new and used weed eaters. Theresa Goodman - Indoor Container Gardening Food For Thought By : Theresa Goodman When picking out plants for indoor container gardening, make sure the plants are adaptable and will be able to thrive in the conditions and setting in your house. Consider how much time you will be able to spend caring for the plants, how much light your house offers, and how much money you want to spend on your indoor garden. If you are short on money, then start small and use seeds or cuttings from a neighbor. If you have, some extra cash in your budget buy a plant that is grown. Also, consider whether or not you want your plant to be on display all year or for specific seasons. Kirk Mathews - Fire Pit Care and Maintenance By : Kirk Mathews When you are finished using your fire pit, be sure the fire is completely out before leaving it unattended. When the ashes have cooled enough to handle, usually the following day, remove them and seal them in a closed non-combustible container. Do not start a new fire amongst the old ashes. Depending on the type of fire pit you own, you may need to do additional types of maintenance. If it is made of cast iron, you will need to coat it with vegetable oil after every 10 to 12 fires you make in it, in order to keep it from rusting. Eric Gov - Choosing a Lawnmower By : Eric Gov First of all, assess your general lawn care needs. How big is your lawn? Lawns larger than 2 acres make a strong case for choosing a riding mower. If you have a lawn smaller than 2 acres, a riding or push mower is more a choice of personal preference. With a lawn of 2 acres and up, however, a riding mower is the way to go unless you really enjoy spending all day mowing the lawn. Patrick Murray - One Last Mow...Finally By : Patrick Murray So as I push my now seemingly antique 7 horsepower 22” wide rusted green mower across my little patch of earth for the 4 millionth time this year I wonder if this will finally be the end. Enough already it's late October seventy degrees sunny and I'm still mowing once a week. Granted once a week is a nice change from the twice a week happenings of March through July due to a soggy wet and most cool summer. Patrick Murray - Converting a Weed Garden to a Manageable Flower Garden By : Patrick Murray The good news is that the area was already was being used as a garden space. She had a beautiful collection of withering plants, a robust and abundant weed collection, and mulch that hadn't been topped or refreshed since dinosaurs roamed the earth. Joshua Safee - Tips to Ensure Your Lawn is Always Green By : Joshua Safee Usually it is observed that in the winters, the grass of the lawn stops growing, which may give rise to bare spots. These spots are really problematic at the time of heavy frost, but you can still maintain your lawn green by over seeding it by rye seeds. The rye grass continues to stay green in winters as well. 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We give them entire for the benefit of our readers: Sarah Martin - The Cyclamen By : Sarah Martin It is of the easiest culture. Pot about the latter part of November, in a rich loam, with a dash of silver sand; an addition of about a spoonful of the old soot from a flue will increase the size and brilliancy of the flowers. Janet Ashby - Setting up a Terrarium - The Basic Supplies By : Janet Ashby Of course the first thing you will need is a suitable container. Many different recycled containers can be used including plastic or glass bottles, fish bowls and tanks, jugs, old apothecary jars etc. Specially made terrariums come in many different designs, styles and sizes. Before you decide on the container take careful note of where it will be located and the size that will fit best. For a terrarium that will contain living creatures make sure that it is big enough when those creatures grow to full size. Janet Ashby - How to Set Up a Terrarium By : Janet Ashby A terrarium would be a good choice if you don't have time for maintenance or if you have cats that love to nibble on your house plants! These miniature self contained mini greenhouses efficiently recycle moisture. The plants draw water from the soil which is released into the terrarium atmosphere by transpiration, condenses on the glass walls and returns to the soil. Occasional top ups are all that is needed to replace the small amount of water lost through the cap. Julia Stewart - Ten Top Trees That Grow Fast By : Julia Stewart Many home owners want to know what type of fast growing tree they should plant. The answer depends on factors such as: your purpose for planting the tree, soil conditions, tree location (plant the right tree in the right place), species growth and form (give trees plenty of room to grow), and know any undesirable species traits like tree roots that may grow on top of the ground. Julia Stewart - The Christmas Rose is One Deer-Resistant Plant You Should Not Be Without By : Julia Stewart Not actually in the rose family at all, but in the Ranunculus order, this perennial is a gift from nature that shows its glory in the dead of winter. They are a native of Southern Europe and grow well throughout the south Daniel Millions - Process Of Landscape Curbing By : Daniel Millions Before installing the curb, one should ensure that they are comfortable with their landscaping. Ideally, if there is any leveling that needs to be done on the landscape, it should be done before landscape curbing is considered. The homeowner can do the curbing themselves, but the use of curbing professionals is encouraged if one is to have admirable results from the work. One should preplan the outline of the flowerbeds before contracting a curbing professional. The borderlines can be marked by white paint, a garden hose or sisal ropes. Daniel Millions - The Beauty Of Art And Design: Landscaping By : Daniel Millions This is a creative art form to some people who enjoy working with their hands and don't care about getting dirty. It's a rewarding job as it leads to more jobs down the line since many landscapers get their business from past clientele who refer them to family friends and other business colleagues. This is also a field of high competition because you will have to go up against other companies who may be larger or could be a chain that works in a single state or even other places and have a larger audience they work with. Sarah Martin - The Daphne By : Sarah Martin It is a green-house evergreen shrub, attaining the height of about four feet, remarkable for its long, dark, glossy, green leaves, and its terminal bunches of fragrant, white flowers. It is one of the few old-fashioned plants which the modern rage for novelties has not driven entirely out of cultivation. Sarah Martin - The Azalea By : Sarah Martin The habit is shrubby, and the flowers are produced in great profusion. A. Indica alba has white flowers, and is a fine old variety. A. Indica purpurea is a variety with blossoms of a light purple color; a profuse bloomer, and of rapid growth. There is also a double variety. A. Indica coccinea is bright scarlet. From these all the fine varieties of the greenhouses have been produced. Theresa Goodman - How to Ensure Success With Vegetable Container Gardening By : Theresa Goodman • On soil type selection. Since you are gardening in containers, choosing the best type solid for your garden will be convenient. All you need to do is step out and reach the nearest garden shop. The lack of yard space is sometimes an advantage; it eliminates the trouble of soil testing and preparations prior to gardening. Ask for the most experienced shop keeper’s advice on container vegetable gardening. Allow him to help you select the type of soil that you need. 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Michael Mock - Garden Home Plans By : Michael Mock If you’re tired of living in a home that has been built to accommodate large gatherings when most of the time only four or five people actually live in the home, you might find that garden homes provide a perfect way to fit your current and future lifestyle. Of course, this doesn’t mean that a home has to be built small in order to fit your standard of living. Instead, the design is custom made to make the whole house feel warm and more inviting in a comfortable setting. Many garden houses will include an area of the house that can itself be a garden, which is enjoyed by both family and guests. Patrick Murray - Being Green, Gardening and Why I Blame my Kid By : Patrick Murray In this case I'm blaming my kid instead of the other way around. It all started in the spring while the youngest was I the second grade. She came home all wound up about needing to save the earth. In fairness I've been a pretty green guy for years. 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Jayesh Bagde - Essential Greenhouse Supplies and Equipment By : Jayesh Bagde The first important supply is the covering or glazing material of the greenhouse since it identifies the effectiveness and success of the greenhouse in terms of plant growing and maintenance. Glass covering provides impact on the aesthetic appearance and permanence of the greenhouse. Some of the weaknesses of glass covering include the disability of retaining heat and low insulating value. It is heavier and therefore needs stronger braces or frames. It is fragile, easy to break and doesn’t diffuse light so there’s a possibility of plant burning. Brook Kavanugh - Clean Up the Mess By : Brook Kavanugh I’m not talking about messy living spaces, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. I can deal with crumbs on the counter and dog hair on the rug. I can deal with clothes on the floor and wet towels lying around. I can’t, however, deal with a messy lawn. George Kilbride - Cordless Lawn Mower - The Hassle Free Mower By : George Kilbride Akin to other mower equipments, the cordless lawn mower is also environmental friendly that does not contribute any hazardous component to the ecosystem. This manifests its better performance and efficacy when cutting level areas of prairies however, longer usage of the machine will not be as effectual since it is battery operated. But the good thing about this is that it never requires supreme level of keeping it in good condition. Its main feature of being freestyle allows users to eliminate the idea of buying fuel oils as a way of maintaining this tool. Mike Brown - Preventing Deer From Eating Your Tomato Plants By : Mike Brown When trying to keep the deer away from your property you want a safe and effective method to keep the deer away. You will be able to find a product that will not only keep the deer away from your garden but is safe and easy to use. There are many different sprays on the market that will allow you to create a safe zone for your garden. Spraying these products around the perimeter of your garden will keep the deer from having your tomatoes for dinner. When you are using spray products most are safe for humans, other animals, and plants so you will be able to keep your garden and family safe. Dave Text - Easy Swing Set Installation Instructions By : Dave Text A swing set is tantamount to childhood. It is an important fact that in their earlier times children are to enjoy their games. A swing set is a jungle gym that triggers your child’s imagination. It exercises them and helps them express their analytical powers. Jack Nguyen - Compost Tumblers â€“ The Most Effective Method of Composting By : Jack Nguyen One of the many misconceptions about composting is that there is an odor associated with decomposing materials. The odor that is referred to is caused when microbes don’t thrive amongst the compost. 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Richard H. - Compost Bin - That Smell Means It's Working By : Richard H. Minor separation is a necessity, though. Basically, biodegradable items like vegetable peelings and uneaten food are ideal fodder for a compost bin. The bin itself is (usually) placed outdoors, while scraps are steadily fed into it. The sun and oxygen take care of the science, breaking down the materials into usable fertilizer. The organic substances provide ideal nutrition for plants, and it all comes from your home! Compost is fairly simple to produce and saves money and time that may have been spent at the hardware store lugging around heavy bags of manure. Christa Kowalczyk - Properly Choosing the Right Water Hoses By : Christa Kowalczyk Almost everyone needs water hoses as tools. Water hoses, also called hosepipes or garden hoses frequently come in green color. However, they are available in an assortment of shades which you can select from. Classically, hoses are created from plastic or artificial rubber. 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Sarah Martin - Evergreens and Shrubs for the Rock Garden By : Sarah Martin The most serious problem in connection with their use is indicated in the four words above—"in the right way," for these are plants quite as effective in destroying whatever naturalness there may be as in adding to it. Unless suitable types are selected and so placed that they do not look formal or artificial, it is far better to omit them entirely; and placing them where they will contribute the desired effect is no easy matter; it requires good judgment, taste, and, above all, an eye for composition. Sarah Martin - Evergreens and Shrubs for the Rock Garden Background By : Sarah Martin Nevertheless the transition from the small scale on which the rock garden is planned to taller trees in the background should not be made too suddenly; and whatever is to be visible from the interior of the rock garden should be in keeping as to character. John Alford - Outdoor Wooden Furniture: A Touch of Natural and True Haven By : John Alford As outdoor wooden furniture can easily blend with natural settings, the demand for this type of lumber has been increasingly growing in number. A lot of manufacturers and craftsmen who holds a skillful and artistic talent in providing additional designs to these types of fixtures have established various refined products that are available in the market these days. As this becomes in-demand it has also been customized through the use of other materials such as metals and other composite supplies. Hank Gordon - An Alternative Way of Gardening: The Organic Garden By : Hank Gordon Owning a organic garden is not hard at all the only thing where you should be aware of is that you do not use synthesized products. You can use normal seeds and plants they do not need to be organic at all. The only seeds you can not use are genetically modified seeds. 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Remember that most experts use the best software since it makes the design process that much more fun, easy and in a short time. One way to find out which design software is recommended by pros is to check consumer reports, review customer software ratings and even look for designer forums where likeminded people can share ideas as well as boast about which 3D landscape design freeware programs are in their arsenal. George Kilbride - Show Concern to the Environment and Use Reel Lawn Mower By : George Kilbride These lawn mowers need the presence of gas to be able to derive power. And since gas is considered as one of the factors that pollute the air, you too can contribute to air pollution once this machine is used every Saturday or Sunday morning. Just like cars, they also emit exhaust gases which can cause great harm to the air. So just imagine if all your neighbors are using gas lawn mowers every week, how much of exhaust gas will be emitted in the air? 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Sarah Martin - Alpine and Other Rock Plants By : Sarah Martin But in addition to this utilitarian advantage, there is another of quite equal importance. Even though one may know little, and possibly care less, concerning botany, any plant takes on greater interest when we know something of its associations and its history. In fact, it is impossible to dissociate these from the intrinsic qualities of the plant. The edelweiss of the Alps, for instance, "without which no rock garden is complete," in the opinion of some, is but a tiny flower surrounded by a bract of white woolly leaves, which would be passed by as a modest weed if it grew by the garden path. Sarah Martin - Bulbs in a Rock Garden By : Sarah Martin To one who thinks of bulbs in terms of Darwin tulips with three-foot stems, and the modern Giant Trumpet daffodils, in the spring garden, or of gladiolus and dahlias throughout the summer months, the rock garden would seem to offer no suitable place of residence for this important group of flowers. Many "complete" catalogs of rock garden plants contain never a whisper concerning bulbs, though often including shrubs, evergreens, and garden fountains (http://www.garden-fountains.com/Detail.bok?no=1071). Susan Schlenger - Patio Ideas - How to Create Raised Patios By : Susan Schlenger The first one is that you do not want a long staircase leading down to your property. Steep staircases are not comfortable. In addition, unless you have sidewalls, if you have more than two or three steps (check with your own building department), you will most likely need railings.
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