Terrazzo Pots

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Terrazzo Can Be Made Into Terrazzo Pots

Terrazzo pots for landscape architecture design

Terrazzo Pots

Terrazzo can be made into terrazzo pots, as well as into terrazzo tiles.

As you can see, this is especially useful in landscape architecture design.

Today’s guest article discusses the origin and current applications of terrazzo. Read the rest of this entry

Landscape Architecture

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Landscape Architecture Tip

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Landscape architecture

Today’s guest article discusses a landscape architecture feature that is often overlooked. Bowl planters are remarkably effective. Architects often design spaces just for these displays, and builders are often asked to build patios and steps to accommodate them.

The real estate industry relies on them for their curb appeal. Obviously, this guest article is written from their point of view. But, it’s really effective during these economic times… Read the rest of this entry

Home Mister Care

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Home Mister Care And Maintenance

July 18, 2011 {365-199}Today’s article is from a guest author who obviously knows all about home mister care and maintenance. You’ll find lots of easy-to-follow tips here…

Home Mister System Upkeep

The days are heating up fast so now is the time to check your mister system to make sure it will be ready when you need it.

The first thing to do is replace the mister system sediment filters on your mister system. If you have secondary filters, such as one for hard water, replace that too. Tighten and inspect each of the fittings to make sure they’re tight and secure. Read the rest of this entry

Popular Gazebos

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The 3 Most Popular Gazebos…

During the summer months, you will likely see gazebos in a number of the different home building stores, and you might even consider buying one. If you don’t want to spend too much money on something like the pavilion, you can certainly locate inexpensive designs like these that look amazing and will last a considerable amount time.

1. Gazebo Kits

From the available options, you will find the most popular is Read the rest of this entry

Add A Garden Shed To Your Landscape Design

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 This guest article offers some good tips for custom landscaping, which may include a garden shed. Even though the author is promoting a product, the advice is still valid. See for yourself…

Exploring Landscaping, Gardening. And Building Your Own Shed

In layering your garden for a landscaping effect, you should ensure that the selected plants are arranged in rows and in order of height to give it an organized and well coordinated look. Regardless of the extent of landscaping you want to execute, a landscaping organization is your best bet as they are professionally created to fulfill all your needs no matter their size.

Another aspect of landscaping that you should consider is getting a custom made shed. In practice you can go well beyone the typical formula of a few plants in a fancy pattern with landscaping. You can also get yourself some shed plans that will enable you to build your own shed in a very cost effective manner, but at the same time get a unique new feature for your garden. Read the rest of this entry

Introducing K.I.S.S.S. Spring Lawn Care Tips

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So, you want a green lawn… without being its slave?

Well, you absolutely can, just by using four K.I.S.S.S. lawn care tips. First, you need to answer one question… 

Do you need to revive, replace, or plant your lawn? 

Let’s profile your lawn: 

    Revive… If your lawn has only a few brown or dead patches, and the color is fairly Ok, then count yourself very fortunate. Reviving lawns can be much less expensive then the alternatives. Results aren’t immediate, but they’re a sure thing. 
    Replace… If your lawn is more here and there than everywhere, replacing it may be the way to go. This involves quite a bit of physical labor, so consider researching local labor sources.
    Plant… If your yard is dirt and more dirt, it can be a very good thing. You’re starting with a clean (well, a dirty) slate. 

 Regardless of which of the above profiles matches your lawn, there’s still the consideration of HOW you will revive, replace, or plant your lawn. Here are the two common choices:   Read the rest of this entry

How to Design Lawns

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There are basically just 4 steps to designing a successful lawn…

  1. Design your lawn as a garden…
  2. Choose the right grass variety for your lawn…
  3. Test and condition your soil…
  4. Install sprinkler systems…

For how-to details, click this article “Design Your Own Lawn Landscape“.

 

Happy gardening… Susan Nelson Hopkins
Check out all the lawn articles and videos at
 Susan’s Lawn Gardens

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