Overall Landscape Planning

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...

Commonly used in everything from billiard tables to chalk boards, the generally dark gray rock known as slate has been a used for a variety of applications for centuries.

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...

There are many sizes, types and colors of various rocks which are used for landscaping. Not only are they pretty, but they are also functional in their own way. Rock may be used in flower gardens,...

Residential landscaping in the desert eschews rich lush lawns and towering oak trees, opting instead for cacti and ocotillo trees. Such water-wise plantings do well in the dry Southwest desert and...

Landscaping with gravel, sand and rock can add an interesting dimension to any garden, particularly in drier, milder climates such as the Southwest. You can create a viable desert garden that will...

Gravel driveways and paved driveways are both good ways to enhance the look of your home and yard. When choosing to go with a gravel driveway, you have a little more flexibility when it comes to...

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