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In this step of the raised bed project, the picture shows one of the long sides installed. Use a drill to screw in the the lumber, when installing the sides of raised beds.

How to get cheap flowers for a frugal fall planting through container gardening. Container gardening gives you a temporary 'holding tank' for those cheap flowers, so that you can nurse them back to looking like a million bucks.

Moon gardens are designed to be enjoyed at night, even without much artificial light. Moon gardens can be comprised of white flowers, night bloomers, and plants with fragrant blooms.

Photo of black Colocasia.

Fencing options intended to serve as noise barriers to muffle highway sound often use thick tongue-and-groove boards, in order to form impervious noise barriers to any traffic sound.

A DIY'er can build an outdoor brick oven. However, if you're uncomfortable with masonry work, you may prefer to have a pro build a brick oven for you.

Skeleton picture showing old bones hanging from a tree. More skeleton pictures available in the "Scary Halloween Pics" gallery.

Landscaping Glossary definition of color theory. By planting according to color theory, landscapers can influence the mood felt in a yard.

Picture of silver-leaved (or "silverleaf") poplar tree.

When is the best time to prune hollies? The dormant season is a good time to prune hollies, and some bring the trimmed stems inside for holiday decorations.

Free picture gallery of fall foliage and pumpkin scenes from New England, representative of the Halloween season. On this page: jack-o-lantern picture.

Consumer product review of electric snow throwers (snowthrowers), as compared to gas-powered models. Electric snow blowers (snowblowers) have pros and cons that distinguish them from their gas-powered counterparts.

Picture of a yellow yarrow. From our earliest days as children we are intrigued by the 'flat-top' look of both white and yellow yarrow.

A backyard design conceived with low-maintenance in mind is a boon to leisure time. This article also offers suggestions for simple leisure time activities you can enjoy in your yard.

Picture of daphne with its white flowers. Buds on daphne start out pink but produce white flowers.

Use this free scary Halloween stencil to carve designs on small pumpkins. This free stencil features a scary bat pumpkin design.

Definition of form. One of the major elements of landscape design theory is form.

Definition of mulch. To prevent weeds, erosion, water loss and overheating, and to improve soil, use mulch.

For Halloween yard decorations to look their best, they have to be displayed properly. Some knowledge of the design principles learned in landscape design can help you get the most out of your Halloween yard decorations.

Deer fencing can block that biggest of garden pests from entering your yard. But what types of deer fencing are there to choose from?