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Balance in Landscape Design
by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012
Balance is necessary for the landscape to provide stability in the visual perception of the site; in other words, a harmonious or satisfying arrangement of the parts of the landscape is necessary for an attractive garden. Visual stability is achieved by understanding the visual weight of our landscape elements. Continue reading →
Planning for Spring
by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012
Somewhere in these short daylight hours, hiding perhaps behind the coming storm is a seed destined to become the fruit of a new garden season. This is the time of year we should all take stock of the previous season's growth, measuring the results with our expectations for plants and projects. Continue reading →
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012
The proper placement of trees and shrubs around a home will have a significant impact on the energy required to heat and cool the structure. The few simple strategies outlined below will not only increase the property value of your home, but also decrease energy costs. Continue reading →
Do It Yourself or Hire a Landscape Professional?
by Guest Post on May 2, 2012
If you're a prime candidate for creating and installing your own landscape, gather all the knowledge you can, understand the processes and relationships between them, plan well, and then work hard and HAVE FUN! Landscaping is one of the most satisfying of all home improvements - the initial changes to your home are extremely satisfying. Continue reading →
Plan Twice, Plant Once
by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012
Resist the temptation to order the "new and improved" shrub or "best tasting" vegetable seed until you have thoroughly evaluated plans for your new or renovated gardens. Create an entire plan first, based on sound design principles, before you invest in the individual elements of your landscape. Continue reading →
Lawn Irrigation
by Amazines on May 1, 2012
Homeowners have a choice of two different types of sprinkler-heads when deciding what is best for their yard. The spray and rotor head can both be used for watering a lawn, but there are differences in the way the water sprays. A spray head is usually used on flat, small plots of land. Continue reading →
The Natural Landscape
by Dan Eskelson on May 1, 2012
Common buzzwords these days are "natural", "organic", "environmentally responsible", "ecology" and other terms relating to how we tend to our environments. In the garden and landscape field, much has been written in recent years concerning our role as stewards of the land. Continue reading →
Organic Fertilizers
by Guest Post on May 1, 2012
There are a lot of discussions these days about the merits of organic fertilizers. The benefits of natural fertilizers such as manure and compost have been known for years. However, it is been a costly proposition to produce and distribute organic fertilizers. Continue reading →
Color Wheel Theory
by Guest Post on May 1, 2012
The Color Wheel Theory concept will enable you to design breathtaking color combinations in your house and office. Choosing a color is one of the most difficult decisions to make when decorating a room or an entire home. Color is integral to design and architecture. Continue reading →
Designing Flower Gardens
by Guest Post on Apr 30, 2012
Do not be intimidated by the term flower garden. Let us define the term as: any planting of flowers. This could be the small patch by your front door- or the border that runs the length of your property. It could be the group of flower pots on your balcony or acres of wandering paths. Continue reading →
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