Monthly Archives: September 2009

Landscaping – Landscaping 101

Landscaping – Landscaping 101 Landscaping is a delightful combination of art and practicality. Following proper design principles you can create a scene that is both beautiful to look at and serves your purposes well. Professional landscape designers begin that process by considering the space available and dividing it into ‘activity zones’. An activity zone is … Continue reading

Do-it-Yourself Landscaping Tips

Do-it-Yourself Landscaping Tips Home landscaping design is a very creative field, and you can experience an immense sense of satisfaction and self-fulfillment once you see your finished product. By seeing the fruits of your labor on your lawn, you can learn that with enough hard work, innovation and creativity, you can have the perfect backyard … Continue reading

Landscaping – Gardening in the Sun

Landscaping – Gardening in the Sun Knowing which types of plant thrive best in shade or full sun is essential to a healthy garden. Most trees are very happy to soak up as much sunlight as is available. Cedars, pines, tamarack and many more all do very well. Fruit trees, especially citrus, can take 8 … Continue reading