Landscaping: Tips and Articles

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Articles of Interest to Homeowners

Landscaping and landscape ideas; tips and articles for homeowners. Real-Estate-Agents.com

Knowing Your Property Landscape: Knowing your property's topography will help the landscape designer with ideas for your project as well as to get an idea of the amount of labor involved...

Land with Standing Water: We have standing water on about two acres of land. How do I drain the water without high cost?

Landscape - Fall and Winter: With fall fast approaching and winter rains not far behind, it is not too soon to start planning your landscape improvements...

Landscape Architect: The essence of unique landscape architecture is in its ability to create balance between a home's architecture and its surroundings...

Landscape Architecture: ... landscaping can add to the value of a home, dramatically increase living space, and contribute greatly to an improved home lifestyle.

Landscape Contractor: Just as you hire a general contractor to build your home, a licensed landscape contractor is qualified to perform all the functions to construct the elements of a modern landscape

Landscape Design: Why do I need a landscape plan if I am going to do my own landscaping?

Landscape Maintenance: If you aren't a big fan of yard maintenance, it might be wise to design a yard that's easy to maintain...

Landscape Sand Delivery Service: Sand is used by professionals to make stucco and mortar, and it is frequently used in landscaping to set paving stones into patios and walkways...

Landscaping Has Come A Long Way: There was a time when most people thought landscaping was little more than lawn mowing, weeding and planting a few flowers. In recent years, landscaping has taken on a new meaning...

Landscaping Solutions: Although landscape design involves many practical facets, the artistic side of many professional designers can create an enriching environment...

Landscaping: Seeding vs. Transplanting: Sowing seeds is less expensive than landscaping with transplants...

Lawn Sprinklers: A sprinkler system consists of four main components: piping, valves, sprinkler heads, and a timer...

Misting Systems for Outdoor Cooling: Misting systems are the ultimate way to cool the outdoors...

Outdoor Play Equipment: ... there is a wide variety of playground equipment with slides, swings, bars and ropes. Make sure you choose equipment that doesn't require too much maintenance...

Planning for Sprinkler System Installation: Landscaping considerations: You'll want to let your service professional know if you're planning on installing the sprinkler system under existing landscape...

Prepare Your Yard and Garden for Winter: With the arrival of fall and cold weather, it is essential to complete a few projects to keep your yard and garden protected...

Pruning a Large Olive Tree: In general, a mature tree shouldn't be pruned more than approximately 20% in one season...

Repair or Maintain Landscape Sprinkler Systems: Your sprinkler system has several interconnected pipes both above and below ground...

Retaining Walls: Before starting a retaining wall project, check with your local building codes...

Retaining Walls: Retaining walls provide support for soil that is on a vertical slope. Some retaining walls keep your home and landscape from sliding down a hillside...

Safety: Make Your Yard a Fun Place for Children: Here are some ideas to make your yard a fun place for children, while maintaining safety...

Soil Engineers: Amazingly, few people who buy property consider the long tem effects of the soil on which their property sits...

Spring Garden Planning Tips: We're sure that spring is upon us so we run eagerly into the yard with shovel, rake and seeds, intent upon transforming the landscape...

Standing Water: Standing water can be a serious problem because in addition to odor, fungus and mold it could cause health problems...

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