Backyard

Garden Storage Bins and Boxes | Smart Ways to Suppress Garden Eyesores

by Allen Quay

A messy garden is not a vision to behold and is evidently in dire need of attention. For parents with children, it

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Awaken Your Cottage Garden Using Eclectic Containers

by Jean Smith
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Whether you have an acre or a small nook to cultivate, you can create a warm and inviting Cottage Garden space that beckons onlookers to

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Green Landscaping Tips for Creating a Beautiful Yard

by Shane Jones
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Nothing beats a beautifully landscaped yard with every rock, garden and tree placed in the perfect spot. Of course, there can be

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Start Building a Pond in Spring

by Allen Quay

  There is no better time than the early spring months to start thinking about building a pond or similar water feature

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Melbourne Landscape Design and Alfresco Living

by Allen Quay

  Melbourne landscape design combines the natural beauty of Australia with the sophistication and flair of Victoria’s capital city to create outdoor

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Reasons for Creating a Garden | Part 2: Finding a Deeper Appreciation

by Allen Quay

When creating a garden for clients, I see so many cases where the existing garden has lost its magic, where there’s a

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Reasons for Creating a Garden | Part 1: Redefining Your Outdoor Space

by Allen Quay

  What are the reasons for creating a garden? Why try to make it better? Just look down any street and you’ll

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Garden Art Placement Techniques

by Diane Mettler
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When it comes to placing yard garden art in your yard, there are no hard and fast rules. It’s a matter of

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Pondless Waterfall vs. Waterfall with Pond | What’s the Best Choice?

by Eric Blum
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Whenever serious contemplation of a sizable, custom built waterfall feature comes to the forefront, the most common initial question, aside from the

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How to Build a Fire Pit in Your Backyard

by Allen Quay

This is a great video if you are looking to build a fire pit in your backyard that burns wood not gas.

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