A flower garden adds a great deal of variety and beauty to the landscape. Many people find that laying out flower gardens is a very rewarding task. And, while it is possible to create a very attractive flower garden without planning it out first, it is much more efficient, in the way of saving time [...]

While chain link fences are use in some landscapes, most people prefer to make use of wooden fences when building an attractive landscape. This is because wood is a rather versatile material that can be made to look a variety of ways. Installing your own wood fence requires time and energy, but it is often [...]

Deer Can Be More Trouble in Winter — Here’s How to Control Them
Remember Bambi? Adorable. Remember Flag, the naturally destructive fawn from The Yearling? Unhappily, the deer that invade our yards every year belong in the second category. They’re just not Bambi . . . they’re more like Flag.
No one can deny how [...]

Preparations for spring landscaping vary depending on where you live, but no matter where you are, there are a few things to do before spring arrives. Here are a few tips from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) to keep the cooped up gardener happy.
In the Southwest, for instance, where it gets [...]

There are quite a few things to take into consideration as you design your landscape. While creating your own design for your yard can be a very rewarding experience, it is important to carefully consider your plans before putting them in action. Additionally, asking yourself a few questions and thoughtfully addressing the answers can help [...]

No landscape is all greenspace. In fact, hardscape is as much a part of the landscape as plants (known as softscape). There are many projects that can contribute to you landscape design, and make your home environment more pleasant. Additionally, it is also interesting to note that most hardscape landscape features are actually very useful [...]

I’m in Oklahoma, and we’ve gotten our share of ice this week - a bit dangerous – but it can be beautiful!  Here are some icy photos taken around the U.S. this week for you:
Ice Storm photos taken by Julia Freeman-Woolpert in Concord NH:

Snow Branches by Sandra Preusche in San Antonio, TX:

Cracked Ice (Ice on a Colorado River) [...]

With the increasing popularity of outdoor living spaces, it’s no surprise that homeowners are putting more effort into choosing the best outside decor for relaxing and entertaining at home on their decks – and not just in the summer time. By adding comfortable amenities and seasonal design details, homeowners are enjoying outdoor living spaces for [...]

When landscaping this year, don’t forget to add a healthy dose of evergreens to the mix.  That way you can have a lush white and green winter wonderland as opposed a dull yard for the winter – you’ll be glad when your yard resembles this!

If you are one of those people who are still using old low voltage landscape lighting, you might want to change to LED (Light Emitting Diode). LED landscape lighting kits can change the looks of your garden at night. The different colors in your kits will add more dramatic dimension to your front or back [...]