Overall Landscape Planning

Due to their thick root-mats and tolerance for a wide range of growing conditions, many types of field grass can be hard to eradicate. Most importantly, you want to make sure the soil is still...

Soil erosion is a natural process that occurs as a result of the effects of wind and water. When the soil is in an area around a building or a landscaped area, slowing or stopping the erosion can...

Decorative stone is an aesthetically pleasing way to landscape hard to control areas of your lawn. One of the more difficult parts of the job however is determining the amount of stone you will...

Linear measurements, typically expressed in feet, can be converted to area measurements such as square feet. A linear measurement is obtained from a ruler, and an example would be the length of...

Native plants are a wonderful design element in any landscape or garden. Native plants are generally easy to care for and often have a natural resistance to pests and climatic variations. Because...

A big yard or small one can be landscaped with river rock because of its varying shape and size. River rock is large enough to use as flat stone, but is available in small shapes and sizes as...

Before installing a pool in your backyard, you must take many things into consideration, including cost, space and the surrounding area. In order to properly plan out your pool area, it's...

Designing a garden landscape - sounds like something only a professional can do. But with enough planning, you can lay out your own garden design, and have something that works for you and your...

Take a totally flat yard and give it some depth, character and movement. This can be done by creating a sloped area in your landscape. A slope can actually be designed for a flat yard and, when...

Designing a backyard will depend greatly on how the family uses it and the area you have to work with. A family with small children may design a play area into the yard, while a family with no...

Large back yards can be landscaped very easily, as the space gives the landscaper the ability to section the large back yard into different areas. Incorporating different styles into one large...

If you are buying or selling of real estate, conducting a survey or planning landscaping projects you'll need accurate calculations of a parcel of land or a lot. Although there are irregularly...

Now that you are ready to plant a section of ground cover you might be wondering, “How many plants do I need to buy?” It's important to purchase the correct number of ground cover plants for...

You can use your garden patio or yard to entertain friends and family. But another way to put your landscape to work is to build a space just for picnics. Here are some ideas on how to build a...

When the weather is warm, there is nothing like having an outdoor barbecue. You can design a beautiful and functional barbecue area perfect for the family or entertaining. Here are some tips to...

Moving into a new home or renovating the landscaping on an existing home can be an overwhelming, expensive and daunting venture. Many landscape designers charge $1000 just to draw up these plans...

Landscaping a community space is an exercise in grassroots organizing for materials, labor and ongoing collaborative work. The task requires much networking and communicating between those who...