http://www.articlegarden.com/Category/Landscaping/65 Landscaping articles from Sustainable Living Articles Rss Follow Up Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:02:08 -0400 Since you can buy just about everything online these days, perhaps, just maybe I could get pots, plants and compost there too? Bingo! Not only did I find practical things, but also seemingly infinite choices of colour for watering cans, seats and parasols. The bigger joy is that it arrives without any effort or lifting required and without any need to deal with those people who know. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/How-I-turned-my-garden-into-paradise-/108848 Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/How-I-turned-my-garden-into-paradise-/108848 Discover the size and style of mower that is best suited to your home and to your needs as you read about the benefits of riding mowers versus push mowers. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Journey-Through-The-Mysterious-Land-Of-Lawnmowers--Ride-or-Walk-/104137 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Journey-Through-The-Mysterious-Land-Of-Lawnmowers--Ride-or-Walk-/104137 Although nearly 100 species are found in the dogwood family (Cornaceae), only a few varieties are used in home landscaping. The two most popular dogwoods are the Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) and Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa), which is sometimes referred to as Asian dogwood. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Dogwood-Trees---How-to-Add-Contrast-to-Your-Home-Landscape/102995 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Dogwood-Trees---How-to-Add-Contrast-to-Your-Home-Landscape/102995 Sharp blades give a sharp appearance to your lawn. By the same token, dull mower blades leave your lawn looking shaggy and poorly cared for. Learn how to keep your yard looking its best by keeping your mower in good condition. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Sharpening-Mower-Blades/102821 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Sharpening-Mower-Blades/102821 Evergreen landscaping trees improve the beauty, hardiness, and longevity of your garden. Learn the steps for planting and caring evergreen landscaping trees and shrubs, which require considerable investment of time and money. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Evergreen-Landscaping-Trees-Improve-The-Beauty-And-Longevity-Of-Your-Garden-/99913 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Evergreen-Landscaping-Trees-Improve-The-Beauty-And-Longevity-Of-Your-Garden-/99913 If you're looking to create a privacy screen through outdoor landscaping, consider the value of building a "living wall". A "living wall", in other words, is a fence made of plants and trees, as opposed to the traditional hardscape fence. Although a hardscape fence may be what you want and need, it can't hurt to take note of the advantages a "living" fence alternative has to offer. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Attractive-Fences-Make-Good-Neighbors/94593 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Attractive-Fences-Make-Good-Neighbors/94593 It may not seem possible, but even after a major storm or hurricane with high winds, many trees can actually be restored. As long as the major limbs are still intact, as well as the trunk and roots, and there is no decaying wood, the tree has a high possibility of surviving. The strong winds that come with a hurricane often cause all the leaves on a tree to be blown off. This is referred to as defoliation of the canopy. However, this doesn't mean the tree has died. In fact, when a canopy is defoliated it is probably still rather healthy. In this case, all you have to do is wait and be patient. When spring rolls around the next year, new foliage will probably crop up. Another cause of leaf loss occurs when trees are flooded by salt water. Deal with this by irrigating the soil around the tree to get rid of any excess salt. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/When-to-Restore-a-Tree-After-a-Hurricane/85162 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/When-to-Restore-a-Tree-After-a-Hurricane/85162 Landscape lighting is swiftly turning out to be a big business for U.S. landscaping specialists. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Landscape-Lighting-Magic-In-Your-Garden-/84813 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Landscape-Lighting-Magic-In-Your-Garden-/84813 Your property is something that immediately makes an impression with others. When someone pulls up to your driveway or drives past your home, your lawn is the first thing they notice. In order to make sure that your property is illuminated and secure, you may want to assess your current layout. A healthy lawn and quality outdoor lighting can make your home even more attractive and secure. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Your-Lawn-and-Lighting---Great-Ways-to-Illuminate-Your-Property/84504 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Your-Lawn-and-Lighting---Great-Ways-to-Illuminate-Your-Property/84504 The landscape industry is on the rise. So should you hire a landscaper or do it yourself. This article will present a couple good landscaping tips as well pro-industry news. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Landscaping--Tips--Tricks-and-the-Pros-/80868 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Landscaping--Tips--Tricks-and-the-Pros-/80868 One of the fastest growing markets in the work offered by USA gardening contractors is exterior lighting. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-appeal-of-Outdoor-Lighting-is-growing-faster-than-the-flora-/71972 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-appeal-of-Outdoor-Lighting-is-growing-faster-than-the-flora-/71972 U.S. landscape gardening contractors are swiftly understanding that the popularity of outside lighting is growing quicker than the weeds. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Shower-Light-Over-Your-House-With-Outdoor-Lighting-/69515 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Shower-Light-Over-Your-House-With-Outdoor-Lighting-/69515 In this guide we take a look at a few of the gardening basics that ensure your garden is a welcoming pleasant place to spend your time. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/A-few-simple-steps-to-make-your-garden-look-great/66713 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/A-few-simple-steps-to-make-your-garden-look-great/66713 Heating your koi pond has always been a major expense . Electric koi pond heaters also incurred an ongoing very high monthly utility expense until now no one has tried to improve improve on electric pond heater technology. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Pond-Heaters/63619 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Pond-Heaters/63619 Many homeowners are now installing artificial rock waterfalls into their garden or inside their home because it adds a certain positiveness to the surroundings. You will take notice that something masjetic has happened when the artificial rock waterfall has been added. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/How-To-Create-A-Tranquil-Getaway---It-s-Easier-Than-You-Might-Think/59838 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/How-To-Create-A-Tranquil-Getaway---It-s-Easier-Than-You-Might-Think/59838 First, I'd like to ask you a few questions, and I want you to answer them immediately. Is your back yard an enjoyable place to sit and relax? Is it pleasing to the eye? Does it offer an escape from the world of bills, traffic jams, and noobs? Your backyard is your sanctuary, and if you did not answer "yes" to any of the above, please read on. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Your-Backyard-Sanctuary-Starts-With-A-Gazebo/59077 Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Your-Backyard-Sanctuary-Starts-With-A-Gazebo/59077 These days garden buildings come in all shapes, sizes and increasingly diverse materials. Although garden sheds are still the first type of garden building that many people think of, there is an extensive range of buildings and a myriad of uses they can be put to. These range from the traditional garden shed, to a large log cabin that can be used as a summerhouse or increasingly these days, as a garden office, home gym or spa. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Garden-Building-Overview/56495 Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Garden-Building-Overview/56495 The biggest challenge for anyone with a small water garden is how do you to keep the water pure. Part of the wonderment that is a water pond is in how the plants and fish interact with each other. If the pond is clear and clean, its easy to view the gold fish. However, the biggest advantage is certainly for your wallet. Cleaner water means a healthier pond. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Does-Barley-Straw-Really-Work-/56434 Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Does-Barley-Straw-Really-Work-/56434 You've invested in your backyard water garden so obviously, keeping it looking beautiful and clean is a top priority. The easiest way to ensure that the delicate ecosystem you've created thrives, is to add a filter to your pond. That said, there are some additions you can make to ensure that your pond remains the envy of your neighbourhood. Consider the following natural ideas that will help you and your pond filter ensure your pond continues to be algae free. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Natural-Methods-to-Help-Your-Small-Water-Pond-Filters-More-Effective/54167 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Natural-Methods-to-Help-Your-Small-Water-Pond-Filters-More-Effective/54167 Not surprisingly landscape lighting is quickly becoming one of the most required services asked of landscaping companies. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-appeal-of-Outdoor-Lighting-is-growing-faster-than-the-flora-/53031 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-appeal-of-Outdoor-Lighting-is-growing-faster-than-the-flora-/53031 Landscape lighting may appear to be an extravegence, but it can improve the security of your home, in addition to making walkways safer after dusk. step lighting and outdoor lighting along drives increase security and better the overall dramatic effect of your home. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Outside-Lighting-Tips-To-Transform-Your-Backyard-/51924 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Outside-Lighting-Tips-To-Transform-Your-Backyard-/51924 Most people will say that the point of landscaping is to "beautify" your yard but energy efficient landscaping is a type of landscaping designed for the purpose of conserving energy and to be beautiful. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Save-Energy-with-the-Right-Landscaping/51640 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Save-Energy-with-the-Right-Landscaping/51640 You are in the process of modernizing your home, and as such you would also like to do some contemporary landscaping. (Contemporary- existing or occurring at, or dating from, the same period of time as something or somebody else). http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Ideas-for-Contemporary-Landscaping/51638 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Ideas-for-Contemporary-Landscaping/51638 While your front yard landscaping is generally going to be about other people and what they see, your backyard landscaping is all about you. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Backyard-Landscaping-for-the-Do-It-Your-Self-person/51625 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Backyard-Landscaping-for-the-Do-It-Your-Self-person/51625 If you have always been interested in the topic of landscaping you should learn about it from the experts. While you can read various gardening magazines, the best way for you to learn about landscaping is to take a landscaping class. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/A-Landscaping-Class-will-teach-you-all-About-Landscaping/51615 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/A-Landscaping-Class-will-teach-you-all-About-Landscaping/51615