Landscape

Change Your Landscape by Seeing with New Eyes

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:16:22 +0000

A Story (Source Unknown) - One day a very wealthy father took his son on a trip to the country for the sole purpose of showing his son how it was to be poor. They spent a few days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. Upon return from their trip, the father asked ...

The Cottage Garden

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:22:37 +0000

Cottages are a retreat for our soul. Places where we can both unwind and regenerate our families and ourselves.

Generally our cottages are nestled in areas of raw bush and craggy rock. The mistake many people make with their cottage garden is to ignore their rugged landscape and attempt to ...

Colour in the Garden

admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:25:40 +0000

Gardeners, like all artists, use the power of colour to create and enhance the mood and impact of their landscape design. Through our understanding of the properties of colour we can elevate our compositions balance and unity.

Each colour holds its own lexicon of meanings, both personally a...

Outdoor Entertaining

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:15:04 +0000

Shared moments in our garden with our family and friends become memories we will cherish throughout our lifetime. So why not transform you're mundane garden, deck or patio setting from the ordinary into the extraordinary? Generally, our gardens are at their premium use during the lush, sultry ...

Landscape Plans An Essential Element

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:09:40 +0000

Landscape plans are essential to persons planning to landscape their gardens on their own. One of the common mistakes is not properly planning out all the activities in redesigning a landscape. This can often lead to the feeling that what started as a simple project is now just too much work.

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Cast Iron Gates - Add Distinctive Elegance to Your Home’s Landscape

admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:14:16 +0000

Add a touch of elegance to your home's landscape by installing cast iron gates. Cast iron gates are indeed one of the best ways to perk up the appearance of your home while at the same time providing you practical functionality.

Cast iron gates come in a wide variety of styles. No ...

How to Grow Basil

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:14:27 +0000

Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs that promise to freshen your air by putting a variety of aromas into your home. However, when you know how to grow basil, you can have enough variety of fragrance to package your own potpourri! The most commonly grown basil is the ...

Estimating Software For Contractors

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:07:32 +0000

Bob Smith, a small landscape contractor, takes a good deal of care with his job estimates and quotations. This particular estimate, for a residential landscaping job, wasn't too complicated, was competitively priced, and was accepted by the client. Work began on schedule, the weather held, and t...

Use Ladders Safely

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:02:31 +0000

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that each year more than 511,000 people are treated for cuts, bruises and fractured bones from improper use of ladders. More than 300 people a year die from ladder related injuries. When choosing a ladder be certain the ladder is able to carry t...

How to Make Your Landscape Look Good

admin — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:06:16 +0000

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 s...

Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts

admin — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:22:51 +0000

Summertime provides the best time of the year to water garden - and also to be on the alert for high-temperature problems.

To remain healthy and continue growing, fish need to get all the nutrients available from their food, so feed them food they can easily assimilate in their systems. If ...

Transplanting Trees

admin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:24:15 +0000

Problems with transplanting:

Once a homeowner decides to add a new tree or shrub to their landscape there are several factors to consider when doing this. Three of the most important factors are selection of the plant, where they will plant, and the actual process of planting the new additi...

Vacation Proofing your Garden

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:01:12 +0000

For many of us avid gardeners the thought of a summer vacation is both a delight and a source of great anxiety. Whether we are going up to the cottage or camping in the great Canadian wilderness, we want to ensure the continued health and beauty of our gardens. By following my prescribed garden t...

How to Rid that Lawn of Thatch!

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:15:33 +0000

You know that brown patchy debris in a lawn that accumulates on top of the soil but below the grass line? That's thatch.

Thatch consist of grass clippings, grass stems, roots, and other debris that either decomposes or accumulates on a lawn over time.

A few reasons thatch can occur...

Keeping Angels in Sight

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:05:18 +0000

"What you think upon, grows" is a maxim that's been taught since ancient times. I've read it in different books, stated in various ways. Emmet Fox, in his book The Golden Key, says: "Stop thinking about the difficulty, whatever it is, and think about God instead."

I read ...