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Spring Cleaning Your Backyard – The Ultimate Checklist

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Spring is just around the corner, and new grass is beginning to peek out from under the last bit of winter frost. While the snow has made for a picturesque wintry scene, the last of it has all but gone and your backyard may be left in a mess. Broken branches lay on the ground, part of the stone patio has been chipped, and your yard is more dirt than grass. Spring-cleaning your backyard will take some time but with the right approach, you can have it looking its very best again in no time at all. Read more

5 Ways To Use Landscape Containers To Beautify Your Home

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With the number of outdoor decorating ideas available nowadays, homeowners can find a wide variety of ways to set up their very own outdoor paradise. In addition to creating a lush, green lawn, homeowners can fill the space with landscaping decorations that are both tasteful and beautiful. Creating natural borders and using landscape containers to beautify your home is one way to both provide structure and allure to your lawn.
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How To Successfully Landscape A Small Urban Yard

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Smaller spaces create cozy havens. If you live in a big urban landscape, then your backyard might be limited, allowing just enough space for a small gathering of your closest friends. However, even with the smallest spaces, you can successfully landscape a small urban yard and create a beautiful, welcoming area that you will be able to enjoy for many years to come. Read more…

5 Things to Consider When Finalizing Your Retaining Wall’s Design

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One of the best was to add structure to a garden is to create borders that separate spaces in the yard. One simple way to do this is to use huge planters as a barrier. However, if you are trying to take your landscaping up a notch, you should consider retaining walls that not only provide a border for your lawn but can also be a way to add to the curb appeal of your home. A well designed, proper retaining walls in your garden can help add a sense of structure to your yard. Read more…

A Quick Guide to Creating Your Very Own Healing Garden

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Nature is incredible. As gardeners, we know the amazing smells, the vibrant colors, and the soothing feeling of digging your hands into the dirt. In fact, science has shown us that being surrounded by nature can lower blood pressure and calm a frazzled mind. Knowing how to plant your own healing garden is very beneficial to both your landscape and your state of mind. Read More…

How to Get Rid of the Most Destructive Garden Insects Without Pesticides

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Keeping your garden looking beautiful and producing healthy fruits and vegetables can be hard work. You certainly don’t want pests wreaking havoc with your plants and spoiling all of your efforts. Pesticides are very effective at what they do, but they could also end up killing beneficial insects that we want to see in the garden. We wouldn’t want to lose the wonderful butterflies that we have been trying to attract! So, how do we get rid of the most destructive garden insects without pesticides? Read more…

Inspiring Landscape Ideas for Compact Spaces

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Are you a garden and landscaping enthusiast, but do not have much space to make your visions come to life? Are you living in a flat or a small apartment and don’t have a big enough area for a garden? If so, do not fret; there are some great landscape ideas for compact spaces that you can utilize to bring your space to life no matter how much room you have. Read More…

Fall Yard Cleanup and Landscaping Necessities

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When summer ends and the days begin to get shorter, we start spending less time in our yards and more time indoors. However, there is plenty to do outside in the fall to ensure that when spring returns, you will have a healthy lawn and beautiful flowers. To accomplish this, the best thing to do is to follow these fall yard cleanup and landscaping necessities. Read More…

5 Features Every Country Garden Needs to Truly Shine

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Are you living in the country or want to add some country charm to your garden? Many homeowners like the country feel, but don’t know how to improve or incorporate that style into their garden space. To create a country feel in your home and garden, you need specific items to bring the charm of the country to your area. Keep reading to learn how you can incorporate five features every country garden needs to make your garden shine. Read More…