Articles, tagged with "trellises", page 6
30th January 2009
There are many things that must be considered when planning and planting your summer garden. One of those things is the natural landscape or terrain of your lawn and garden area. It is best, whenever possible to work with the landscape rather than working...
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Author:
Jon Simms
31st October 2008
Butterflies need water just like we do. Keep a mud puddle damp in a sunny location, or fill a bucket with sand and enough water to make the sand moist. Periodically saturate the sand to keep it moist. You can also bury the bucket in the ground for aesthet...
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Author:
JC Schwartz
30th October 2008
Your home's entrances should provide easy access to and from your yard. First impressions count for a lot, so aesthetic appeal surrounding your entryways is important. It is easiest to begin with the highest traffic access area: how you will reach your ho...
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Author:
Steve Boulden
04th September 2008
Outdoor fireplaces are becoming more popular nowadays because people have come to love spending time in a relaxed environment outdoors. This is primarily the reason why patio fireplaces have become famous with one homeowner to another. This type of firepl...
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Author:
Terry Edwards
25th August 2008
Whether you are a novice gardener, lack time for maintenance, are planning your garden from scratch, or simply desire added appeal in your yard, there are many features you can include in your landscaping besides plants. Be sure to use features of persona...
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Author:
Steve Boulden
24th August 2008
When approaching landscaping and gardening design, many homeowners neglect to look up! Yes, we all tend to forget about the possibilities for vertical gardening. Vertical spaces can provide exciting new dimensions and help make the most of even the smalle...
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Author:
Ted Guarnero
11th June 2008
Outdoor living is a fast growing trend in the United States. Many homeowners are beginning to realize that the primary living areas of their homes don't have to be indoors. A well designed outdoor living space can often times be the most utilized area f...
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Author:
Ellen Bell
09th June 2008
Many people who live in an urban setting think that they cannot take
advantage of the benefits of having their own vegetable garden due to
space concerns. This is a common misconception. All it requires is a
little planning and creativeness to have ...
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Author:
C.L. Hendricks
07th April 2008
There several species of hydrangea, but only about five of them are widely grown in the United States. The most popular include the hydrangea vines, the oakleaf, the paniculata, the mophead, and the lacecap. Each of them has both similarities and differen...
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Author:
D Beart
29th March 2008
There are many different types of trellises on the market today--wood, metal, plastic, fan shaped, obelisk shaped, etc. A trip to any garden supply store will verify this. In fact, there are so many choices available that it's easy to get overwhelmed. ...
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Author:
Ellen Bell
29th March 2008
Get acquainted with the five main types of climbing plants. Find out how they grow and where you should and should not plant them.
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Whether you are an aspiring gardener or a regular green thumb, it's important that you are well versed in the are...
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Author:
Ellen Bell
04th February 2008
Victorian era is popular for its decorations and motifs that are elaborate and intricate. Because of its sophistication and elegance, many establishments, restaurants, hotels and even houses prefer this style to their main features.
If you want to cre...
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Author:
Albert Lee
02nd February 2008
Rose gardens and rose garden designs are typically quite stunning on their own, but if you are looking for a spectacular way to make them even more dramatic and stunning, you should consider adding cast stone wall fountains to the mix. Cast stone wall fou...
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Author:
Jim Hedgecoth
29th January 2008
Trees and plants are the symbol of greenery, kindness and peace. People go to the garden to enjoy the beauty of nature. God has given us the opportunity to appreciate the real beauty, the flowers and their colours. After all, a garden is your personal hav...
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Author:
Jayson Pablo
14th November 2007
Slate is a metamorphic rock - fine grained and usually bluish-gray in color - that easily splits into thin, smooth tablets. This type of rock retains a natural appearance and a smooth and flat configuration, even when broken into layers. These characteris...
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Author:
Albert Lee