Archive for June, 2007

Jun 28 2007

Managing Wildlife Destruction

Published by Jennifer under Deer, Gophers, Moles, Rabbits

Your trees, shrubs and flowers often look like a free lunch to wildlife. Rabbits love to munch on clover and other grasses, as well as certain kinds of flowers. Deer love fruit and certain kinds of shrubbery. Moose will feed on the large and small branches of apple and other trees. And, of course, there […]

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Jun 27 2007

Ideas For Patio Landscaping

Published by Jennifer under Patios

Patio landscaping is one option you have when you want to transform the look of your home. There are many patio landscaping design possibilities that you can choose from whether you are starting a new patio or redoing an existing patio. The first step in patio landscaping is choosing a foundation. Either brick, stone or […]

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Jun 23 2007

Important Information on Landscaping Ponds

Published by Jennifer under Ponds

There are many different things that you need to take into consideration when it comes to landscaping ponds, especially since landscaping ponds are such a major aspect of most landscaping designs in general. If you take a few important pieces of information into consideration, then you are going to be more informed and knowledgeable in […]

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Jun 17 2007

Common Landscaping Ideas

Published by Jennifer under Landscaping Ideas

Landscaping is an art form that entail the changed or augmentation of the current land area to enhance it or to make it more enjoyable to people. This usually requires the addition of plants, manmade structures, water formations or other landscaping ideas that the owner or designer may have. The more natural augmentation of the […]

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Jun 15 2007

A Guide to Landscaping Design and Construction

When it comes to landscaping design and construction, there is much information to learn. Landscaping is such a vast and complex field, with so many ideas and products and services, and matters to take into consideration, and so if you are interested in the subject of landscaping design and construction, then there are a few […]

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Jun 13 2007

Tips For Tropical Landscaping

Published by Jennifer under Tropical Landscaping

Tropical landscaping has become a popular option for many people in the past few years. Tropical plants provide your yard with lots of color and a unique look you can’t get with other plants. Tropical plants have more appeal to garden lovers because of their color and unique looks. In addition, tropical landscaping can attract […]

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Jun 08 2007

Managing Weeds

Published by Jennifer under Weeds

Observe that the title does not say ‘Eliminate Weeds Forever’. Don’t we wish? But like any problem, weeds can often be brought down to manageable proportions.The first step is to start with as free a plot as possible.That means, if you’re planting a new lawn you should take steps to start the soil off right. […]

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Jun 06 2007

Hot Tips for Landscaping Around Hot Tubs

Published by Jennifer under Landscaping Tips

For many families, adding a hot tub in the back yard makes the American dream complete. But what really elevates the hot tub from home improvement to home oasis status is the decking and landscaping created around it.
Thanks to advances in hot tub technology, basic installation is easy. Most require no more than a […]

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Jun 04 2007

Managing Insects

Published by Jennifer under Insects, Landscaping Tips

Keeping destructive insects to a minimum is now easier than ever. Thanks to innovative biologists and chemists, there are a dozen safe ways to control damaging insects.
The first step is to correctly identify what kind of insects you have or are likely to get. There are thousands of common species, but typically only a handful […]

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Jun 02 2007

Ways To Use Landscaping Bricks

When it comes to landscaping bricks come in a variety of sizes and colors so that you can find something to meet any need your may have. Landscaping bricks can help add classic and traditional beauty to your home landscaping project. Landscaping bricks can also bring together you home landscaping design. They are durable, long […]

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Jun 02 2007

Cheap Ideas For Landscaping Borders

Published by Jennifer under Landscaping Supplies

Whether you are simply planning to create landscaping borders around your walkway or you are deciding to use them to create entire raised flower beds, you will likely become shocked at the price of ready made materials. Not everyone can go out and pay a lot of money for landscaping materials. However, this doesn’t mean […]

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Jun 02 2007

The Importance of Landscaping Blocks

Published by Jennifer under Landscaping Supplies

Using landscaping blocks in a landscaping design is one of the oldest and most commonly used methods in the world, and still is. Basically landscaping blocks are preformed blocks of concrete, which are usually tinted in earth tone shades and which have a sort of rough hewn face to them in order to simulate natural […]

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