Different Types of Roses For Landscaping

August 11, 2010

By:  Danielle McVicar

Incorporating roses into your home’s exterior décor is a great way to add a touch of elegance and beauty.  Understanding the difference between different kinds of roses will help you determine which type will enhance your landscaping the best. (more…)

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Use Roses to Beautify Your Exterior Décor

By:  Danielle McVicar

Have you always wanted to incorporate roses into your landscape but feared the time and effort it would take to maintain them?  Many people believe the misconception that roses are difficult to grow, needy plants that are prone to insects and disease, but that is not true.  Roses are one of the most popular and beautiful flowers that you could add to your exterior décor; don’t let a false truth stop you from experimenting with these gorgeous flowers! (more…)

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Landscaping with Exotic Plants: Adding a Japanese Garden

By:  Danielle McVicar

Does your exterior décor need an exciting makeover?   If you want to add an exotic touch to your landscaping, consider incorporating a Japanese garden.  Surprisingly, many of the exotic plants used in a Japanese garden are hardy enough to be planted outdoors and thrive in most areas of the country.   (more…)

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Landscaping Plants for Cold Climates

By:  Danielle McVicar

Cold, northern winters usually mean death and dormancy for all plant life, and can be a real downer for those trying to enhance their landscaping with vegetation.  Colder climates limit the plant options available, but don’t be discouraged!  There are a variety of plants that can withstand a harsh, cold winter and still complement any exterior décor. (more…)

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Landscaping Plants for Arid Climates

By:  Danielle McVicar

If you live in a dry, desert-like region you may fear that your landscaping options are limited to sand, a few cacti and an occasional tumbleweed.  You’d be pleasantly surprised to discover, however, that there are many different kinds of plants that thrive beautifully in arid climates, without sending your water bill through the roof.  By using desert vegetation for your landscaping you will enhance your home’s exterior décor and preserve both water and time. (more…)

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Edible Landscaping

By:  Danielle McVicar

Many people think of landscaping and gardening as two separate things.  Landscaping plants are decorative and pretty while vegetables and other edible plants are grown in their own, separate plot of land, usually out of sight.  The concept of edible landscaping combines these two seemingly non-related ideas, mixing vegetables and other edible flora into your home’s exterior décor. (more…)

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Lawn Ornaments: Beyond the Pink Flamingos and Gnomes

By: Kelly Goldthorpe

Lawn ornaments typically get an unfair reputation because of a few outrageous items which people commonly associate them with. However, there are a variety of lawn ornaments that can add class and style to your yard. They don’t have to be brightly colored or the focus or your lawn; subtle accent pieces can highlight landscaping and draw glances from those passing by. With a little investment, lawn ornaments will enhance your curb appeal. (more…)

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Most Commonly Used Fences in Exterior Landscaping

By:  Danielle McVicar

Fences serve multiple purposes for your yard, including security, privacy, safety and landscape enrichment.  There are many different styles and types of fences to choose from, all providing different benefits and appeal.  No matter what you’re searching for, there is a fence that will meet your landscaping needs. (more…)

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Different Types of Exterior Pools

By:  Danielle McVicar

Incorporating a pool into your landscaping will add to its attractiveness as well as its recreation and also raise the overall market value of your home.  There are many different types of pools to consider, all of them providing different benefits.  When trying to choose what kind of pool would be best suited for your home’s exterior, you must determine what the primary purpose of the pool will be, what size you would like, and what your budget is.   (more…)

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Home Renovations: Improve Your Landscaping with Easy-to-Grow Flowers

By:  Danielle McVicar

Adding flowers to you landscaping is a great way to incorporate beauty and color to your yard, but it is not necessarily easy.  Many flowers are very delicate and require much daily care and upkeep to keep them alive and looking their best.   (more…)

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