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 Hardscape Design Professionals Make Short Work of Long Lasting Beauty

Published at Thursday, October 11th 2018, 15:30:29 PM by Shelby G. Backyard.

Hardscaping doesn't stop there, however many hardscape design professionals will also readily draw up plans for a patio, a barbeque pit, a deck, walkways, decorative retaining walls, exotic fences and gains, and even artistic sculptures as well! The applications of hardscape design are as varied and beautiful as any live garden -- just more permanent. But don't think that hard means large -- hardscapers will just as readily put together small details in an otherwise 'soft' environment. For example, having a Japanese-style concrete lantern or a copper Foo dog set up to grace your backyard is right up a hardscapers alley.

If you begin with the landscaping, the hardscaping itself -- which can be fairly intensive- labor and equipment wise -- can damage the plants and soft terrain. For this reason, starting with the hardscaping is usually wiser.

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 Stone Fire Pit Ideas - Will These Dramatically Turn Your Lifeless Backyard?

Published at Wednesday, October 10th 2018, 14:00:42 PM by Shelby G. Backyard.

The good thing about having this pit in your backyard is the variety of purpose it serves - people are always amazed at the fire it produces - the flame to cook your marshmallows and steak, the warmth it brings to the chilly nights and the light it spreads to its surroundings.

But what if this structure is not being used? Will it still beautify your backyard or is it an eyesore?

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 The Top Five Plants to Use in Desert Landscaping

Published at Saturday, October 06th 2018, 14:53:00 PM by Shelby G. Backyard.

For those of you who do not have a green thumb, these top five plants to use in desert landscaping can seem like a little touch of magic. This is because they will enable anyone to have a visually appealing and interesting desert garden that can survive the hottest, driest conditions and requires minimal maintenance.

This plant lives up to the billing implied in its name. The Cast Iron plant seems to be virtually indestructible and the sword shaped leaves add interest and wonder to any garden or desert landscape.

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 Add the Warmth and Inviting Rustic Look of French Country Decor

Decor. Published at Thursday, October 04th 2018, 15:00:59 PM by Shelby G.

Although it may not be as easy as picking up a home decor catalog, you may be able to accomplish great country French living by careful planning, including your colors, textures, furniture and accessories. Don't have the budget for a household full of antique furniture? Don't worry, you can create the rustic, time-aged look with shabby chic furniture for much less.

Add the Warmth and Inviting Rustic Look of French Country Decor

Decorating a home in French country decor is as popular today as it was hundreds of years ago in rural France. Today more and more people are redecorating or redesigning their homes to include some aspect of country French design.

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 How to Make a Cork Board Ornament

Decor. Published at Thursday, October 04th 2018, 14:37:36 PM by Shelby G.

Cork boardPenScissorshole puncherPuffy paintRibbon

You Need:

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 A Quick and Easy Way to Decorate Your Locker

Decor. Published at Thursday, October 04th 2018, 14:35:53 PM by Shelby G.

this is an idea just perfect for girls. Buy or make a simple magnetic photo frame and decorate it with rhinestones in your favorite color. Also, you can use the rhinestones to decorate all of your locker accessories, like your magnetic dry erase board, your pencil holder, the edge of your locker shelf or even around the border of your locker mirror.

Sports Theme

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 How to Choose a Good Wood Fireplace Surround

Backyard. Published at Wednesday, October 03rd 2018, 15:34:58 PM by Shelby G.

Usually wooden surrounds can be supplied in Pine, Oak, Mahogany, Cherry, Maple, Beech, Butternut, Choi, Poplar, Basswood in fact, pretty much any wood you specify. Natural wood is the best choice whether you want an ornate carved fireplace surround or something simple and colonial in style.

The fact that fireplaces come in many different heights and widths often leads to one of the most common mistakes made when buying a fireplace surround - failure to measure the fireplace in advance. While some people possess the ability to take a good look at a mantel and know whether or not it is the right size, most of us do not possess that gift. You'd save yourself some time and frustration if you measure the fireplace, including the dimensions of the hearth. This will help you to focus on fire place mantels that are the right proportion for your fireplace.

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 Container Gardening Ideas For Pots And Planting Herbs

Backyard. Published at Wednesday, October 03rd 2018, 14:34:27 PM by Shelby G.

The perfect container must be vast enough to hold a sizeable quantity of soil. It should have super drainage facilities through holes or various openings at the bottom or sides. It must not rust, at least in a single season, and it should have a wide enough base to perch firmly wherever placed. Further, it needs to be heavy enough to withstand average winds. In severe storms, like hurricanes and tornadoes, movable containers can be shifted to interim safety. All of these things should be factored in when you are coming up with your container gardening ideas.

In addition to run-of-the-mill circular pots and tubs, there are modern and ultra-modern forms--square, rectangular, triangular, hexagonal, and octagonal. Also eligible are old iron kitchen pots, kettles, pails, jugs, casks, vases, crocks, jam tubs, barrels and nail kegs, Japanese fish tubs, aged sinks, bathtubs, bamboo soy tubs. There are novelty containers such as driftwood, wheelbarrows, donkey carts, spinning wheels and boxes attached to roadside mail container. There are also bird cages, decorative well heads, animal figures, and Strawberry jars. Woven baskets may be used to conceal unattractive containers. Even tar paper pots, handled by garden centers and florists, are worthy if painted or veiled to upgrade their exterior. Any of these can be used in your container gardening ideas.

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 Some Creative & Useful Ideas on Concrete Patio Designs

Backyard. Published at Wednesday, October 03rd 2018, 14:21:50 PM by Shelby G. Some Creative & Useful Ideas on Concrete Patio Designs

Well-placed concrete patios could turn out to be highly attractive parts of a given landscape. If you get it right, concrete patio designs could be highly economic yet appealing. Since concrete is durable, it will be able to withstand even the extreme forces of Mother Nature. Homeowners can enjoy them over many years.

Imprinting Your Concrete Patio

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 Fireplace Mantel Ideas and Buying Guide

Backyard. Published at Tuesday, October 02nd 2018, 15:34:57 PM by Shelby G.

The decor of the room: This is where you narrow down your fireplace mantel ideas. Once you start shopping around, you'll quickly discover that you have a ton of colors, shapes, sizes, makes, materials, and appearances to choose from. So, always consider the decor of the room where the mantel will be mounted. You want your fireplace mantel to accent your fireplace and blend with the room. If you're looking for a fireplace mantel for a cabin, stick with the antique, rugged models, if that's the decor of the room. Picking a mantel shelf that doesn't blend with the room can turn an exquisite mantel into an eye sore.

Common makes of fireplace mantels include wood, marble and stone. If you want your mantel to blend in perfectly, these are the things you need to consider:

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