What Plants Do Well in Morning Shade and Afternoon Sun?
Most sun-loving perennials should do all right as long as they get afternoon sun; I know I have success in my Iowa garden with plants like baptisia, amsonia, salvia, peonies, etc., in half-day sun. If the su
Build Landscape Walls and Keep Them in Tip-Top Shape
Landscape walls are a gardeners way to fight gravity: Theyre typically used to hold back part of a yard that would otherwise fall down. They can also be used to carefully step up a difficult slope, cut down on e
Lattice is inexpensive and demands no special expertise to build -- you can install it with only simple hand tools and an electric drill/driver.The term latticework refers to any decorative pattern made with nar
Whether you dream about a small garden bed or a whole landscape transformation, you need to figure out what you can conquer yourself and what you need help with. Heres how to evaluate the possibilities and challenges o
Chicken Coop Plan Basics There isnt a single perfect chicken coop design, but safe chicken coops share similar designs. Here are some considerations, whether you are building or buying a coop: continue read
Landscape Tips for Decks, Patios, and Pools
Use Containers on Decks, Patios, and around Pools In outdoor living areas, family and friends view plantings up close, so ponder plant combinations carefully. Seating areas are perfect places to enjoy fragrant o
Free Garden Plan Our free Planting Guide for this landscape plan includes a larger version of the illustration, a detailed layout diagram, a set of five regional plant lists, lists of alternatives for each plant
12 Money-Saving Landscaping Tips
Estimating Costs Trying to get yourself a bargain on the plants, soil, wood, and rocks you need to build up your outdoor living area means making sense of the huge variations in prices among sources and regions.
You dont need much to make this water garden. River rocks arranged in a shallow saucer update the classic concept of a rose bowl and make a condiment tray worthy of comment. Choose glazed saucers that will hold
Landscaping with Rocks and Stones
When most gardeners dive into a landscaping project, they typically -- and naturally -- think of plants. But landscaping with rocks and stones to accompany plants and trees or to use as stand-alone elements can
Hardy water lily (Nymphaea Hollandia) The water lily (Nymphaea) has been casting its spell on humans for thousands of years, enchanting even the earliest civilizations. This mysterious beauty rises from the deep,
Nearly every homeowner wants to landscape for curb appeal. Maximizing your yards attributes and minimizing its problems to create a beautiful streetside view doesnt have to be difficult, daunting, or expensive. No matt
Edging plays important roles in the garden. Most well-designed gardens consist of a series of shapes and forms, each representing an area set aside for a different purpose, such as a vine-covered sitting area or
Use any large pot. Terra-cotta is particularly handsome. If the container does not have a drainage hole in the bottom, drill one (using a masonry bit) or drape the pumps electrical cord over the rim. Disguise th
A dry creek bed offers a soothing, natural look in a garden. Design yours with a few gentle curves and a mix of rock sizes for a garden feature youll love year-round. Find our step-by-step instructions below.
If you can use a hammer to piece a few boards together, you can build your own aquatic haven in one weekend. Heres how. continue reading below What You Need: Take a weekend to build a small deck pond. T
The Chicken Coop: The coop is where your chickens will sleep and lay their eggs. A basic chicken coop needs a secure latch on the door, hardware cloth-covered windows to keep predators out, roosting bars fo
How to Landscape to Increase Home Value
Overview Landscaping is a good way to add value to your home if you are planning on selling your home--or just want to give your home and the neighborhood a better look. You can increase the value of
How to Landscape With Flagstone Steppingstones
Overview Flagstone is an excellent material for landscaping because of its durability and maintenance-free qualities. Sometimes cut into squares or rectangles, flagstone is often preferred in its natu
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