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Build a Bird HouseBuild a Bird HouseBuild a Birdhouse During the mating season, birds' attention turns toward nesting. So, if you play your cards right by supplying an attractive birdhouse, you'll end up with a backyard brood that provides constant entertainment. There's a lot of room for creativity in the design of a birdhouse, from pseudo-Victorian styles to zestier models... |
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Build a Pond in Your YardBuild a Pond in Your YardBuild a Pond in Your Yard Ponds have become a popular addition to home landscaping in recent years. Available in various sizes and shapes, ponds create a unique focal point for any yard. Once your pond is built, the entire family can enjoy new aquatic and bog plant life and fish. Future additions such as fountains, cascades, or waterfalls.. |
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Build a Retaining Wall SystemBuild a Retaining Wall SystemBuild a Retaining Wall System It can add functionality, beauty and safety to your home Retaining walls are a great way to create a more useful, beautiful, and sometimes safer landscape around your home. If, for example, your back door opens right up to a steep hill (up- or down-sloping), robbing you of level area for a patio or lawn, build... |
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How to Build Garden TerracesHow to Build Garden TerracesTerraces - How to Make Gardens on Steep Slopes Use terraces to make flower and vegetable gardening possible on steep slopes, or simply to add interest to your landscape. Terraces can create several mini-gardens in your backyard. On steep slopes, terracing can make planting a garden possible. Terraces prevent erosion by shortening the long... |
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How to Choose a Professional LandscaperHow to Choose a Professional LandscaperChoosing a Landscape Contractor Well designed and installed landscaping adds considerable value to your home (14 - 17 percent), allowing you a return on your investment of 100 to 200 percent. Choosing the right contractor(s) can determine the success or failure of this important investment. The following guidelines should be used when... |
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How to Draw A Landscape MapHow to Draw A Landscape MapHow To Draw A Landscape Map Before you design or improve your landscape, the first step is to inventory what you have. The best way to do that is to draw a base map of the site, accurately recording the size and location of permanent features. Draw a rough map. On a large notepad, sketch out your yard, including buildings, large... |
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How to Improve Clay SoilsHow to Improve Clay Soils How To Improve Clay Soil If your garden has heavy clay soil, you know what a challenge it can pose to plants, not to mention gardeners. Heavy clay drains slowly, meaning it stays saturated longer after rain or irrigation. Then, when the sun finally comes out and the soil dries, it forms a hard, cracked surface. On the bright side,... |
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How to Lay Garden PavingHow to Lay Garden PavingHow to Lay Garden Paving Every garden has its own personalized touches that make it unique. In many cases, a garden can achieve added beauty by accenting it with an imaginative walkway, patio or any type of paved area. However, if paving is not done right, it can be either boring and drab or busy and distracting. Make sure your paved area... |
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