For homeowners around the world, a big part of owning a home is landscaping the yard. Front yard landscaping or backyard landscaping, the work must be done. While the front yard is important because its more visible to neighbors and others who drive by, the backyard is no less important. The backyard is where families and friends gather for barbeques and birthday parties and where some families place their swimming pools. Most backyards are landscaped with careful thought an…
Do It Yourself Landscape Design – Where To Begin
Heres one answer to an all too common home landscaping question. How do I start my design? Where do I begin?
Easy Landscaping and Curb Appeal for Florida Homes
The idea that an appealing outside is your best offense for intriguing potential buyers is based on the simple concept that first impressions really count. The great thing about learning some key elements of landscaping is that you can apply them to a home that you are just settling into, as well as one you are about to sell. For those who are selling or buying real estate in Tampa Bay Florida, some extra curb appeal advice will go a long way.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
An examination of how to deter criminal activity by using low cost landscaping and design.
The Solar Heating Aspect You Have Never Heard of Before
If you have looked into solar energy as a method for heating your home, panels are usually the first things that come up. There are, however, other unique methods.
Outdoor Living All Year Long
While Tampa winter days might seem chilly to those that live here, in truth we are extremely blessed to live in one of the warmest climates in the United States. And because Florida gets most of its rain in the summer, the winter months could well be the prime ones for enjoying time on your deck.
Landscaping Ideas for Your Home
Landscaping your home is improving the characteristics of the surroundings for aesthetic or practical use. Home landscaping will be easy for you since you know very well what needs to be improved.
Going Down Under With Your House
One of the biggest home expenses over time is the cost of energy. Going down under is one way to combat this cost. No, I am not talking about Australia!
Before You Invest In A Swimming Pool
If you are thinking about installing a swimming pool on your property there are some obvious and some not so obvious factors to consider.
Budget is a huge factor, but not the only consideration. First, evaluate your reason for installing a pool. Is it purely for recreation? Do you have a family member who has a health condition that might benefit from daily swimming? What kind of space do you have for your pool? Do you plan on using the pool year round? What kind of bui…
Tips For Care And Landscaping Your Real Turf
Everyone likes verdant lawns. The green looking lawns are a result of painstaking efforts and some real turf care. It is not very difficult to maintain the green turf as in golf courses or the horse races. Read all about it here
Easy and simple Real Turf Care Guidelines
A green looking turf that you see in the catalogues of golf clubs is not very difficult to maintain. You too can do this landscaping . All it takes is work and some common sense tips. You will be surpris…
Transplanting Deciduous Shrubs
How to transplant deciduous shrubs successfully.
Why Should You Use Grading In The Garden?
Not all houses have perfect surroundings that will be easy to transform into outdoor recreation and entertainment areas with good lawns and gardens. It is frequently necessary to undertake some construction projects to obtain the quality and type of outdoor area you want. One of the basic construction problems for any landscaping task is grading the soil. Generally, grading means building a slope into the garden area. Sloping ensures that there is proper drainage, and it can …