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 Title:  Landscaping Tips- the Water Garden Word Count: 405 Summary: There are a lot of new trends surfacing in gardening, and water gardening is one of the new interests. Keywords: landscaping, fish pond, water garden Article Body: There are a lot of new trends surfacing in gardening, and water gardening is one of the new interests.  Water gardening can include waterfalls, ponds, streams and fountains, all of which can be combined with lighting, plants, and fish.  Water gardening need not have a pond or natural water source moreover, it could be a plastic tub, plastic lined shallow in the back yard or, almost anything that will hold water. An important consideration in planning a water garden is the choosing a location. Plants and fish both need plenty of sunlight, places in direct light away from trees and bushes are the top places.  This will also help prevent leaves and debris from collecting in the water. When planning for a water garden the next step is to...

 Title:  Landscaping With Rocks Will Spotlight Your Yard Word Count: 557 Summary: Taking a drive around town will reveal yards that look the same. Sure some may have beautifully manicured lawns and others may not but the overall look is the same, green grass, trees and flowers. If you’re longing to make your yard stand out from the acres of sameness adding some decorative rocks and stones will do the trick. The addition of landscaping rocks will give your yard a style and character that most homeowners would love to have but don’t know where to start. T... Keywords: landcsape brick, landscaping yards, crushed stone patio,pavers and retaining walls Article Body: Taking a drive around town will reveal yards that look the same. Sure some may have beautifully manicured lawns and others may not but the overall look is the same, green grass, trees and flowers. If you’re longing to make your yard stand out from the acres of sameness adding some decorative rocks and stones will do the...

 Landscaping Around Trees Most homes have a few trees in the yard. Since they provide shade when it is too hot outside, it is only right that you landscape around the trees to make part of the beautiful scenery.  So how do you do that? The first thing you have to do is get in touch with arborist, a horticulturist or a forester. This is because planting around trees the wrong way can damaged the roots and kill the tree. Once they have established a protected root zone, you will be able to plant flowers and shrubs without any problems.  Instead of planting these on the ground, you can use planted boxes which does a great job of reducing mower damage. If you do decide to use these, be sure to maintain the soil at the original level and that the installation edging materials do not cut the tree roots.  The water requirement for plants and trees are also different. For instance, grass and plants have to be watered daily or three times a week. While the tree on the other h...

 Landscaping Around a Patio If you want your garden to look good, you have to do a little landscaping. The same goes when you landscape around a patio so there is always something new to show to your guests.  The materials that you will use for your patio will include both soft and hard materials. The soft ones are namely the plants, the shrubs and the trees. They can be placed on the exterior perimeter of the patio while you use hard materials such as brick, concrete, rock, stone and tiles inside. So you have an idea what plants to buy later on, it is best to check the condition of the soil since this will determine what type of flowers will survive these conditions.  A general rule when landscaping around a patio is that you have to work on the inside first then work outwards.  When choosing an area for the patio, make sure that this will be done on a flat area of land. Once you have found it, you must first build forms to be able to add height to the patio perimet...

 Landscaping Companies That You can Hire You hire an interior designer to work on the internal aspects of your home. But for the exterior, you will need to call someone else and that is where landscaping companies come in.  Landscaping companies can do a better job than you because they are the experts in this field. But since there are so many out there and you don’t know who to choose, here are a few points that you should remember.  First, you have to know what you want in your garden. It is best to put this on paper so when you talk to a representative of a landscaping company, they have an idea what you want done and offer suggestions and comments.  When you go looking for landscaping companies, see what services they have to offer by calling them up or visiting their website. It will also be a good idea to get referrals from friends and family who have used similar services before so you know what to expect from them.  The only time that you should set up ...

 Landscaping Designs for Your Home Landscape designs serve as good reference to those who want to make something of their land. There are pictures and articles written about these in magazines while some are posted on the web.  When you are looking at these landscape designs, keep in mind of what can and cannot work for your home or office.  This will help you make a shortlist of what lighting, plants and trees you will be using. You may also want to use some metal, rocks and wood since this adds depth to the garden.  After some time, you will surely find a design that you think looks best. If you feel like incorporating everything here, see to it that the size of the work done here is similar to your land size. Otherwise, you will have to make some adjustments just to get most of it in.  You can also discover some more landscape designs by acquiring software that can help you design from scratch. All you have to do is input some information and the program will...

 Helpful Landscaping Ideas In architectural terms, landscaping means the art of modifying land areas through the use of natural, cultivated, or constructed elements in an organized manner and with accordance to a comprehensive yet aesthetic planning. If you are getting interested with this art, it is best to come up with fresh landscaping ideas to set your self apart from the rest.  Indeed, landscape design is one of those terms that can be quite overwhelming especially for neophytes. But, this doesn’t have to sound so intimidating because the underlying principles in it can be translated in simple terms or layman's terms, so to speak. Once translated into less complicated terms, landscaping would be easily understood and more people can do it on their own.  Aiding the ideas of creation  If you new into landscaping, you need to landscaping ideas to help you create you own one. But, before going gaga over numerous landscaping ideas out there, you need to familiarize y...

 Landscaping in Florida Landscaping in Florida is not that different compared to other places in the US. This is because companies who offer their services will still mow the lawn, plant trees and do everything else to keep the garden well maintained.  As a contractor, you should know what plants work best depending on the region and know the best places to put them.  Since Florida is prone to hurricanes, you should know how to water them properly and be able to protect it.  You should also be able to attract wildlife to the garden. Some plants that can make this happen include the Gold Lantana and the Dwarf Fire bushes that are known to attract butterflies which add beauty to the surroundings.  Don’t forget to use fertilizers for the garden. In Florida, this is very important because soil is a major problem. Most of the time, you will encounter soil that is too sandy which also lacks the necessary minerals for plant growth.  One tree that will never go out...

 Landscaping Pictures for Your Home A picture says a thousand words and it is up to you to find out what it means. When you need ideas on how to improve your garden or backyard, you should look at landscaping pictures and then incorporate this into your project.  You can look for landscaping pictures from a variety of sources. These can be found in books and in interior design magazines. Some release a new copy monthly so there is always something new for you to anticipate.  Another source of information is through the web. Some contractors post their accomplishments while some websites give amateurs ideas.  If you go around the neighborhood and like what your neighbors have done, why not take a picture or ask them how this was done.  When you are looking at the images, pay attention to the details because in most cases, there is nothing written there on how they did it. You can probably print the images and then show this to someone knowledgeable who will be ab...

 Title:  5 Must Know Tips For A Better Looking Landscape Word Count: 699 Summary: There is no doubt that when landscaping one wants to save money, as well as have an attractive property. Not only can landscaping help you beautify your home, but it can also provide a source of satisfying exercise in the fresh air. When you take care of your yard on your own, it is possible to save money and to improve your physical conditioning. But if the landscape turns out to look bad, then that is so much time and money wasted. However, it is possible to ensure a better... Keywords: Article Body: There is no doubt that when landscaping one wants to save money, as well as have an attractive property. Not only can landscaping help you beautify your home, but it can also provide a source of satisfying exercise in the fresh air. When you take care of your yard on your own, it is possible to save money and to improve your physical conditioning. But if the landscape turns out to look bad, then th...

 Title:  10 landscaping design ideas to enhance your home garden. Word Count: 501 Summary: A landscape garden need not be just a bunch of decorative plants and lawn. Read this article to know about many creative items you can use in your garden. Keywords: landscaping design ideas Article Body: A home garden is a place, which can give identity to your home building in a neighborhood. You can use very little creativity to enhance to look and feel of your garden so that it stands out from the rest of the gardens in the neighborhood. Here is a list of probable elements you can add to your landscaping garden so that everybody loves it and you get the credit. 1) The compound wall of the home plot defines the boundary of the garden as well. Use paintings on the wall surface (inside), that will add excitement to your garden . You can go for a theme based paintings such as nature, waterfalls, sunsets etc.. 2) Use stone sculptures of actual human size. These statues greatly add a uman t...

 Title:  A Guide To Red Roses Word Count: 299 Summary: William Shakespeare penned the words, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet.” Keywords: Roses, Red Roses, Black Roses, Rose Garden Article Body: William Shakespeare penned the words, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet.” From the days of Romeo and Juliet to modern times, a red rose has been synonymous with love. Today, roses are popular all around the world. However, in its initial stages, roses grew abundantly only in Central Asia. The Persians and Egyptians, who later developed a cultivated variety, discovered the wild roses. A red rose held in a person’s hand is figurative to socialism and social democracy by the United Kingdom Labor Party. Later, several other European and South American socialist parties also accepted this icon. In Greek and Polish languages the word rose itself denotes the color red. There are a number of fa...

 Title:  A Guide To Silk Palm Trees Word Count: 326 Summary: The best way to create a truly magical, tropical, and exotic setting is by adding beautiful palm trees to it. Unique in their beauty, palm trees can transform any place, multiplying its beauty and exoticness within seconds. However, to plant tropical palm trees and take care of them can be cumbersome. Hence, life-looking, exact replicas of palms are available in silk which can be bought, assembled, and kept indefinitely without any hassles or pain. Keywords: silk trees, silk palm trees, silk mimosa trees, silk ficus trees Article Body: The best way to create a truly magical, tropical, and exotic setting is by adding beautiful palm trees to it. Unique in their beauty, palm trees can transform any place, multiplying its beauty and exoticness within seconds. However, to plant tropical palm trees and take care of them can be cumbersome. Hence, life-looking, exact replicas of palms are available in silk which can be bough...

 Title:  A Look at Metal Gazebos Word Count: 304 Summary: If you’re looking for the strength, stability, sturdiness, and longevity of a metal gazebo, you have plenty of options to fit your needs. They come as 4-sided structures, all the way to 12-sided structures, as well as irregular structures like rectangles, ovals, and multi-sectioned shapes. They often boast many flourishes, such as swirling, plant-like shapes. Despite their not being made of wood, they have a very graceful feel to them capable of complimenting any outdoor setting. Keywords: Gazebo, Gazebo Plans, Gazebo Kits, Spa Gazebo  Article Body: If you’re looking for the strength, stability, sturdiness, and longevity of a metal gazebo, you have plenty of options to fit your needs. They come as 4-sided structures, all the way to 12-sided structures, as well as irregular structures like rectangles, ovals, and multi-sectioned shapes. They often boast many flourishes, such as swirling, plant-like shapes. Despite th...

 Title:  A Look at Washington DC Flower Delivery Services Word Count: 315 Summary: A really great tool for searching for florists is the ‘local’ search frame in Google. By searching here you can find an enormous amount of information about local florists. For Washington CD flower delivery, a recent search yielded over 200 sources. Find the florist that can meet your pricing and quality needs. Keywords: Flower Delivery, Online Flower Delivery, Same Day Flower Delivery, Next Day Flower Delivery Article Body: A really great tool for searching for florists is the ‘local’ search frame in Google. By searching here you can find an enormous amount of information about local florists. For Washington CD flower delivery, a recent search yielded over 200 sources. Find the florist that can meet your pricing and quality needs.  One lovely website, Green Works Florist, has an abundance of information about this particular florist. The floral artists showcases his designs and the format ...

 Title:  A Mini Landscaping Lesson Word Count: 403 Summary: Landscaping has often been likened to the painting of a picture. Your art-work teacher has doubtless told you that a good picture should have a point of chief interest, and the rest of the points simply go to make more beautiful the central idea, or to form a fine setting for it. So in landscaping there must be ... Keywords: landscaping, landscaping idea, landscaping design, landscaping picture, backyard landscaping Article Body: Landscaping has often been likened to the painting of a picture. Your art-work teacher has doubtless told you that a good picture should have a point of chief interest, and the rest of the points simply go to make more beautiful the central idea, or to form a fine setting for it. So in landscaping there must be in the gardener's mind a picture of what he desires the whole to be when he completes his landscaping project.  Should you include lots of bare open lawn in your landscaping theme...

 Title:  Adding a Water Feature to Your Yard Word Count: 406 Summary: If you feel that your backyard is lacking a certain something, a water feature might be just the thing to bring new life to your outdoors.  By following a few simple guidelines and understanding how your water feature lives and breathes, you can enjoy this natural work of art for as long as you own your home. Keywords: waterfall, water feature, landscaping, home-improvement, backyard, yard fountain, water garden. Article Body: If you feel that your backyard is lacking a certain something, a water feature might be just the thing to bring new life to your outdoors.  There are many different types of water features to consider, such as a pond or a waterfall.  Flowing or still water has a peaceful relaxing quality to it, and water features allow you to bring this natural beauty right into your own yard.  You may be thinking that the care and upkeep of a water feature may not be worth the hass...

 Title:  Aerating Your Customers’ Lawns Word Count: 744 Summary: If your customers don’t have the thick, lush lawns they’ve imagined, you can rack your brain trying to figure out the cause.  While you interrogate them about their watering practices and second guess yourself on fertilization, the problem might be a lot simpler.  It might be time to aerate. Keywords: Aerating, Lawn Care, lawn Article Body: If your customers don’t have the thick, lush lawns they’ve imagined, you can rack your brain trying to figure out the cause.  While you interrogate them about their watering practices and second guess yourself on fertilization, the problem might be a lot simpler.  It might be time to aerate. Are there tracks in the lawn?  Are there tons of weeds despite a good fertilizer with weed prevention?  Are pests becoming a problem?  Is water pooling in the lawn after heavy rains?  Are there bare spots that you haven’t been able to help?  The...

 Title:  Aluminum Sling Patio Furniture. Comfortable Seating for Outdoor Settings Word Count: 280 Summary: When shopping for patio furniture, people want something that will be comfortable for themselves as well as their guests. There are a number of great options in patio furniture it can be hard to choose. Aluminum sling patio furniture is a lesser known patio furniture, but nevertheless is a great choice for elegance and comfort in a patio setting. Keywords: aluminum sling patio furniture, aluminum sling patio chairs, aluminum sling chaise lounge Article Body: When shopping for patio furniture, people want something that will be comfortable for themselves as well as their guests. There are a number of great options in patio furniture it can be hard to choose. Aluminum sling patio furniture is a lesser known patio furniture, but nevertheless is a great choice for elegance and comfort in a patio setting.  Aluminum seating provides practical inexpensive outdoor seating wi...

 Title:  Aluminum Strap Patio Furniture for the Poolside Word Count: 334 Summary: Pools are a great addition to any home or resort. Pools offer a beautiful outdoor setting and offer endless hours of entertainment. Any outdoor pool requires the right furniture. Pool owners want furniture that will hold up to elements of the pool and are also practical for entertaining poolside. Aluminum strap patio furniture is a great way to practically furnish the patio. Keywords: aluminum strap patio furntiure, strap patio bar chairs, aluminum strap patio chairs, aluminum strap patio chaise lounges,  Article Body: Pools are a great addition to any home or resort. Pools offer a beautiful outdoor setting and offer endless hours of entertainment. Any outdoor pool requires the right furniture. Pool owners want furniture that will hold up to elements of the pool and are also practical for entertaining poolside. Aluminum strap patio furniture is a great way to practically furnish the patio. A...

 Title:  An introduction to hydraulic excavators Word Count: 389 Summary: Coit Tower is a typical San Francisco landmark located on Telegraph Hill to the north side of the Financial District. Coit Tower could be seen from many places of the city, and is reachable via a steep road and from the usual walking path. Coit Tower stands 180 feet tall, and many visitors like to contact the top of the tower for eye-catching looks of San Francisco and the nearby areas. Keywords: San Francisco tours, San Francisco vacations, San Francisco sightseeing, san francisco shuttle tours, San Francisco bus tour. Article Body: Coit Tower is a typical San Francisco landmark located on Telegraph Hill to the north side of the Financial District. Coit Tower could be seen from many places of the city, and is reachable via a steep road and from the usual walking path. Coit Tower stands 180 feet tall, and many visitors like to contact the top of the tower for eye-catching looks of San Francisco and the n...

 Title:  Are Robotic Lawn Mowers in Your Future? Word Count: 407 Summary: Now that they they are fully autonomous, robotic lawn mowers are beginning to creep in to every day life. Keywords: automatic lawnmower. robotic lawn mowers, Robomower, Lawnbott, Ambrogio, lawn care, landscaper Article Body: Robotic lawn mowers are going to be the next life-style changing appliance in America.  Think about it, how many times have you wanted to get away for the weekend or go to some event but yard work kept you tied to the house?  I can’t tell you how many golf outings I have missed. Robotic lawn mowers can mow the yard, go back to the charger, and go back out again on their own without human intervention.  This is a large step forward from only two or three years ago. Residential robotic lawn mowers run on batteries, so they don’t use gas or oil.  They are pretty much maintenance free except for the occasional replacement of the blades. They waterproof and they don’t ...

 Title:  Are Robotic Lawn Mowers Safe? Word Count: 469 Summary: Robotic lawn mowers move relatively slow, people and animals can easily move out of the way.  Although it takes a lot longer to mow, if everyone used them there would be 72,000 fewer hospital visits this year. Keywords: automatic lawnmower. robotic lawn mowers, Robomower, Lawnbott, Ambrogio, lawn care, landscaper Article Body: You’re standing in your front yard minding your own business when a robot with three razor sharp blades spinning at 5,800 rpm starts racing toward you. What do you do?  Is this some kind of nightmare?  No, you’re awake and this is really happening, so once again, what do you do? The answer is nothing.  It will just bounce off you and go another direction.  Rather anti-climatic ending wasn’t it?  That is just the way the robotic lawn mower companies want it to be. The greatest concern most people have about robotic lawn mowers is safety.  ‘Bots with Blades’ ...

 Title:  Backpack Blowers Word Count: 259 Summary: Backpack blowers are more commonly used by professionals and are mostly powered by 2-stroke gasoline engines. The harness, which has a blower fit into it, is worn on the operator's back. The engine and fan are also placed on the backpack frame with a hand-held hose and spout to direct the airflow. Backpack blowers are powerful, convenient and have larger, more efficient fuel tanks and air filters and therefore, longer duty cycles. Keywords: blowers, backpack blowers, blower fans, blower motors Article Body: Backpack blowers are more commonly used by professionals and are mostly powered by 2-stroke gasoline engines. The harness, which has a blower fit into it, is worn on the operator's back. The engine and fan are also placed on the backpack frame with a hand-held hose and spout to direct the airflow. Backpack blowers are powerful, convenient and have larger, more efficient fuel tanks and air filters and therefore, longer duty ...

 A wonderful backyard landscaping idea A good backyard landscaping idea is one that everyone can make use of. There are many different backyard landscaping ideas and most of them are pretty good but to find the one that is right for you and that is just what your yard needs may take some reading. This article will help you to find the perfect backyard landscaping idea for your home. A good backyard landscaping idea is to use evergreens. The use of these fabulous trees will do o much for any yard. They will add a stately nature to the feel of your home while keeping it welcoming and warm. Many people like to use deciduous trees in the yard and this is always a good idea but it is the evergreens that will give the yard the structure and the stability that it needs for a good backyard landscaping idea and design. You need to look for a backyard landscaping idea like the one above that will benefit you all year round. Deciduous trees will not be gorgeous in all seasons, most perhaps, b...

 Useful Backyard Landscaping Ideas There are various backyard landscaping ideas that you can use to transform an ordinary tract of real estate into something worth marveling at. Any backyard can be transformed for the better with the right ideas and the right amount of effort. Just try to keep your imagination and creativity working. In no time at all, you will be able to make something beautiful out of your ordinary backyard. The most effective method of transforming any ordinary backyard is with the use of plants for landscaping. Creating a garden full of plants can help make any backyard spring to life. There are many way in which you can make different plants work to the advantage of your backyard. Choosing the plants that you wish to have on your backyard would give a different feel to your entire home later on. If you wish to make your home look stately, you may want to plant some stately trees in your backyard. Having evergreens for example as part of your landscaping plans ...

 Title:  Landscaping Tips: 6 Basic Steps To Building A Garden Pond Word Count: 525 Summary: Building a garden pond is not just a matter of digging a hole, lining it with plastic and filling it with water.  There are other considerations such as whether it should contain fish or just plants; how big or small it should be; its shape, and so on. Keywords: garden pond,fish pond,koi pond,landscaping,water garden,backyard ponds Article Body: Building a garden pond is not just a matter of digging a hole, lining it with plastic and filling it with water.  There are other considerations such as whether it should contain fish or just plants; how big or small it should be; its shape, and so on.  Be prepared to dig a decent hole and spend many hours complaining about your aching back … but you’ll be very pleased with the results and you can happily stand around, beer in hand, praising your efforts after the fact.  For those who have done it, building a garden pond can ...

 Backyard landscaping is about many different things  Your backyard landscaping is going to have to be about many different things but the most important one of these if your well being. Most people get into backyard landscaping because they want to change the look and feel of their home, they want to make it a wonderful place where their family can feel safe and comfortable at all times. Backyard landscaping is a great way to add some more peace to your life whether you are alone or you have a large family and tons of kids. You will be able to create a sanctuary with your backyard landscaping that you have never had before in your life.  Backyard landscaping does not have to be drastic or hard. You can do your own backyard landscaping or you can hire a contractor to do it all for you. The choice is yours but doing it yourself can be a lot of work, especially if you do not have any experience in this type of thing. There are all kinds of things that you will need to learn...

 Title:  Backyard Landscaping – An Important Area To Landscape Word Count: 483 Summary: For homeowners around the world, a big part of owning a home is landscaping the yard. Front yard landscaping or backyard landscaping, the work must be done. While the front yard is important because it’s more visible to neighbors and others who drive by, the backyard is no less important. The backyard is where families and friends gather for barbeques and birthday parties and where some families place their swimming pools. Most backyards are landscaped with careful thought an... Keywords: landscaping, backyard, landscape, home, garden, gardening Article Body: For homeowners around the world, a big part of owning a home is landscaping the yard. Front yard landscaping or backyard landscaping, the work must be done. While the front yard is important because it’s more visible to neighbors and others who drive by, the backyard is no less important. The backyard is where families and friends gath...

 Title:  Backyard Landscaping Ideas Word Count: 720 Summary: No matter where you live, there’s nothing better than relaxing outdoors on a warm summer night watching your backyard landscaping ideas come to life. Keywords: free backyard landscaping idea,landscaping you backyard pond,backyard patio landscaping design,privacy  Article Body: No matter where you live, there’s nothing better than relaxing outdoors on a warm summer night watching your backyard landscaping ideas come to life. Unfortunately, re-landscaping your entire backyard during the course of one growing season can be back breaking, expensive and requires major planning. Here’s a simple solution: Break up your backyard into “rooms” and remodel one room each year. This is especially helpful if you’re on a budget. You’re results will be much better if you spend as much time and money as you can on one project, rather than trying to revamp the entire backyard all at once for the same amount of money.   ...

 Title:  Can Robotic Lawnmowers Save the World or at Least You Money? Word Count: 549 Summary: Global warming and the rising cost of gas are making us all look for alternatives.  Technology continues to progress forward in an ever quickening pace to make our lives easier.  Finally something to handle the most dreaded weekly chore, mowing the yard. These robotic lawn mowers are environmental Keywords: automatic lawnmower, robotic lawn mowers, landscap Article Body: It is common knowledge that gas powered lawn mowers are serious environmental polluters.  It is estimated that 1 hour of lawn mower use equals driving an SUV 100 miles.  I have read that lawnmowers contribute up to 5% of the nation’s pollution.  Even more alarming comparisons and statistics can be found on the internet. Even if you are not an environmentalist, the price of gas will definitely make you a conservationist. Gas prices continue to climb.  Personally, going to the gas station ...