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Although there are a lot of blogs out there for people who are just starting to focus on gardening and landscaping, people with a middle-of-the-line understanding of planting can have a difficult time finding the perfect website to help them through their next list of projects. I started struggling with this concept after I got my first garden in, which is one of the reasons I decided to put up this website. I wanted to create a fun, easy place where people could really learn what they needed to in order to improve their land. Check out this great website for tips on planting trees, perfecting flowerbeds, and maintaining your lawn.

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4 Beautiful Solutions For A Shady Yard
Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, right? Well, perhaps you have big trees or other obstructions that create shade in your yard. During hot summer days, you enjoy the shade, but it would be nice to have pretty landscaping as well. If your yard gets at least a little direct sunlight, you can create beautiful landscaping. Make a Cool Retreat Since you want to relax in the shade anyway, consider transforming a corner into a cool retreat.

Create A Beautiful Display With A Gallery Wall And Shelving
One of the most attractive ways to display artwork is on a gallery wall. You have your pieces framed and then hang them in a cohesive collection on a single wall. However, you can add even more dimension by adding shelving, whether it's a picture rail, wall shelves, or even a well-placed cabinet. Collect the Items The first order of business is finding items to display. You may already have pieces you've been wanting to display, or you may have a blank wall that needs attention.

Laminate, Hardwood, And Engineered: Understanding Why These Wood Floors Are Different
Who does not love a wood floor? They are fairly easy to care for, even easier to clean, and if the kids or pets make messes on a wood floor, you will not go ballistic trying to scrub the mess off the floor. They also have a tendency to look very nice. If you have decided to replace the flooring in your home with wood, you might discover that there are three ways to do this.

How To Keep Your Outdoor Area Nice For Years To Come
A nice outdoor deck is a great addition to any home, because it allows you to enjoy nature from the comfort of your own backyard. The maintenance needed for good deck and outdoor furniture maintenance is a little different from what's required indoors, so let's go over some important topics.  Deck Cleaning Is a Must All of the debris that sits on your deck and collects rainwater will slowly erode the deck if it's not cleaned properly.

Tips For Maintaining Your Retractable Roof System
From your back patio to your pool area or a second-floor deck, there are several areas outside your home that will benefit from a retractable roof system. If you're considering investing in this aesthetically pleasing addition to your home's exterior or are the proud owner of a system, it is critical to learn how to properly maintain your retractable roof. Don't allow you investment to become unnecessarily damaged. Instead, here are a few tips to help you care for a retractable roof system like those from Apollo Opening Roof:

Three Wedding Reception Centerpieces To Consider Making With Outdoor Lanterns
When planning your wedding reception, the centerpieces that you use on the tables are essential. They create the overall look of the reception and allow you to show your unique style in a fun way. When creating the centerpieces for your wedding, outdoor lanterns are often a great option because they are very affordable and versatile. The following guide walks you through a few ways you can use the outdoor lanterns to create unique centerpieces at your wedding reception.

Concerned About Bugs In Your Storage Unit? 3 Ways To Prevent Bugs From Being A Problem
Using a storage unit can be a fantastic way to make sure your home feels less cluttered, but it does come with some concerns since you won't be around to keep an eye on the storage unit at all times. If you're eager to use a storage unit, but are concerned about pests being an issue in the unit, there are a number of things that you can do to make a difference in the contents of your storage unit and whether everything is in good shape.

2-Step Guide To Using A Homemade Solution To Kill Small Areas Of Crabgrass In Your Yard
If you have small patches of crabgrass marring the appearance of your lawn, you may wonder if there is anything homemade you can apply to get rid of it. If so, use the following two-step guide for killing crabgrass using ingredients you may already have or can find in supermarkets or department stores. Step 1:  Make The Homemade Crabgrass Killer In this first step, you will be making a homemade crabgrass killer using white distilled vinegar, salt, and dish soap.

Create Microclimates With Stone
Microclimates can be a gardener's dream or nightmare, depending on where the gardener lives and what the gardener wants to grow. If you're that gardener and have a bunch of microclimates -- or want to create a bunch of microclimates -- stone may become one of your best friends. Not only can the stone affect the temperature in the immediate area, but it can also help you modify what the soil is like.

Replace Windows And Turn Them Into An Architectural Feature Of Your Home
If the time has come to replace or upgrade windows in your home, do something different to create a unique architectural element in the space. Instead of simply buying the same windows that you are removing, talk with contractors about creating something beautiful instead. Some cool ways to transform your home windows include: Garden windows. A simple and sensational way to update windows is by turning them into garden windows. These extend outward, creating a nook that acts like a greenhouse in that it has four glass sides and captures a lot of natural light.