Eco-friendly homes involve more than recycling and energy conservation. You can save money and time with green landscaping using native plants. According to wildflower.org, native plants not only add beauty to the landscape, they also help save water, mowing and fertilizer costs and provide a …
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Composite Decking or Rot-Resistant Wood?
Composite decking is a familiar choice for the homeowner who prefers low-maintenance decking. Composites are at least partially made from HDPE or PVC, and contain organic filler material such as wood fibers or flax. This decking material is meant to last much longer than a 100% organic decking …
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Landscaping: Toxic to Pets?
Landscaping is for people, pets or both? When picking flowers and shrubs, you focus on how they look and maybe how much work is required to keep them looking great. You work hard to create a beautiful outdoor backyard to enjoy with your family, so you'll also want to consider family safety, …
Fence Materials for Every Budget
After you decide where your fence will go, and the fence style you like, it's time to review material options. As you compare fence costs, you need to include not just materials but also installation and ongoing maintenance costs. Many homeowners pick a wood fence because it's cheaper but when you …
Fencing For Privacy, Safety or Curb Appeal?
Robert Frost said "Good fences make good neighbors." This is especially true when there's not a lot of space between houses, and fencing for privacy helps define your space. Fencing is an integral part of the American landscape with more than 72,000 miles of fencing sold in the United States …
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Green Elephants & Trimming the Right Way!
Gardening is very relaxing to some people and others would rather pay someone else to keep their yard looking it's best. In today's busy world, there are fewer flowering plants to brighten our day - people don't have the time, or maybe the patience to plant and care for flowers like they did when I …
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