Backyard Landscaping
Low-Maintenance Landscaping
By Judy Camp
A popular trend in landscaping today is to go low maintenance. We want a beautiful garden, but a busy lifestyle means we don't have time to tend to it on a regular basis.
"Low-maintenance gardens can be high on impact, and they can be just as stylish as gardens that demand regular attention, "according to Peter McHoy in his 256-page book, Planning Your Garden.
All Gardening ArticlesRain Barrel Provides Natural Watering Option
Avid gardeners spend a good part of the winter planning what they will plant in the spring. Even casual gardeners invest plenty of time and money in their plants. Regular watering is one key to a successful garden. So what's a gardener to do when faced with lack of rainfall combined with water restrictions in the middle of a hot summer?
How to Build a Backyard Waterfall
By Dan Eskelson
The number one, most asked question that I receive about water features is "How do I build a waterfall?" The first advice I give is to visit natural waterfalls or at least look at photos. Don't try to memorize just how they look...just get a general idea how the water flows around and over the rocks.
