‘Backyard’ seems just an ordinary word, but for some people it can be a place for relaxation, for some people it can be a medium of earning, for some it can be a place to relieve stress or an activity area. It’s all about different people, having different expectations and different meanings to a particular
Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is a landscaping system that uses as many native, drought-resistant plants as possible and arranges them in efficient, water-saving ways. In other words, xeriscaping is form of landscaping intended to reduce water and fertilizer consumption. Those who have never heard the name may already know its techniques, because its principles are commonly used in
Shades For Your Patio Or Pool
Shades For Your Patio Or Pool – Shades that are used primarily for recreational purposes are most often seen in homes where there is a backyard pool or backyard patio deck. Depending on the type of backyard, people put up various types of shading. For pools, one might use canopies, cabanas and lateral umbrellas. For
Creating A Summer Garden
Everyone can create a summer garden with plenty of character and style. With the vast range of plants now available, there are enough bulbs, annuals and perennials to stock even the biggest beds with bright colors and heady fragrances. Mixing these with carefully chosen shrubs, climbers and garden accessories will allow you to experiment with
Decorating Patio And Garden With Owl Water Fountains
Decorating Patio And Garden With Owl Water Fountains – Owl water fountains must be one of the most fun and attractive options to delight the eye and light the spirit. They combine the fascinating world of owls with the soothing effect of water, located together in a fountain that focused the eye and draws the ear.
Garden Styles: The House-Side Passage
The house-side passage is often wasted, and becomes a dreary ‘no go’ area. All to often the house-side passage is a forgotten space, a dreary corridor that becomes a dumping ground for any unwanted objects. It is rarely seen as part of the overall garden, simply a way between back and front or to the
Gorgeous Garden Decorations
Adding statues and ornaments is an excellent way to enhance the beauty your garden. They not only offer a pop of vibrant colors to your garden, they can also make it seem more alive and fun. There are varied selection of garden statuary and ornaments featuring figurines, garden gnomes, and garden lanterns. Indeed, garden decorations
Planting In A Wildlife Garden
Wildlife can be enticed into the garden by providing a variety of habitats and sources of food. Ideally, the garden should contain a woodland area, a wild flower meadow and a pond, all features that can be adapted to fit into a small wildlife garden successfully. Make the most of the conditions that prevail in
Plants In The Kitchen
The kitchen is second only to the living room as the most popular place for indoor plants – more than half have at least one pot or plant trough. This popularity is not really surprising as there are several factors which make the kitchen a good place for many foliage plants and flowers. Some members
Old Time Gardens
Old Time Gardens – If you look at the typical suburban garden now a days you will probably find a large yard of green grass with a couple of planting beds spread out here and there, maybe a tree or two but still a lot of green grass. There is not the type of garden
Successful Garden Design With Some Landscaping Tips
Successful Garden Design With Some Landscaping Tips – People blessed with a large garden area have the option to decorate and add a variety of unique features to it. Garden landscaping is the process of making the garden more attractive by adding trees, flowers, and other special features. Here are some ideas for garden landscaping
Garden Bridges
Garden bridges conveys out your imaginative styles. These accents give a more personalized touch in your garden enlightening your factual character and personality. Your garden has its own character as well in view of the fact that it also reflects your own personal taste and manner. Even the visual impression and all the choices and