Overall Landscape Planning

Subsoil drainage systems are used in architectural, sewage and irrigation applications to remove excessive water from the soil surrounding a building, provide water to crops or drain sewage away...

Growing a healthy garden involves a considerable amount of planning. The gardener must decide what type of plants to grow, how large the garden should be and how far apart to space the plants....

Southwest designs can take on a number of guises, but all have the feel of the simple life in a warm, dry climate. Here are some design suggestions for creating a successful Southwestern feel to...

Whether you want privacy from a busy street and noisy neighbors or you just want to create a woodland wonder around your home, you can turn your yard into a virtual forest by choosing trees and...

Learn about the various kinds of edging you can use for your backyard landscaping project, in this free video.

Every element of an irrigation system will affect its efficiency. The water pressure going through the system, for instance, has an effect on the actual fittings. Too much pressure, and the...

Spray sprinklers work differently from other type of sprinklers. Selecting a stray sprinkler that best fits your yard requires forethought and understanding. Once you discover the requirements...

Garden design is an art form. For many gardeners it is a form of self expression. But, even the greatest artists sometimes need inspiration and, fortunately, it is just a click away on your...

We've all got unsightly objects in our yards that we'd like to hide. Trash cans, oil tanks, pipes, wires and A/C units stand out like sore thumbs among garden beds and manicured lawns. Luckily,...

Baseball is the national pastime of our great nation and is also a lot of fun to play. But sometimes getting to the ballpark can be a hassle. And if you're trying to practice it can be tough to...

Spot a gorgeous pergola on someone else's property? Want to sketch or photograph it so you can plan a duplicate for your own property? Follow these rules of etiquette for seeking permission to do so.