Landscaping

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While the insect world has produced many garden pests, it also provides many wonders. Among the most spectacular of these are butterflies.

From twirling sprinklers connected to a garden hose to intricate in-ground lawn irrigation, technology has simplified watering and brought the promise of a green lawn to millions of homeowners.

Regardless of the nature of your home improvement project, it's pretty likely that brick and stone, in one form or another, should be a part of it.

Learning how to build a deck bench requires a few basic tools, supplies and carpentry skills. With these, you could be sitting pretty by the end of a weekend.

For many people, a deck is an extension of living space. You can create an inviting space and keep your home's exterior looking crisp by cleaning and staining your deck regularly.

A gravel driveway can create a distinctive entry to your property. There are many types of gravel for a driveway, and each can add a different look to your home and landscaping.

Adding a waterfall to an otherwise boring backyard can bring life and tranquility into a home garden. By planning well, taking the appropriate precautions and understanding the requirements, a simple backyard waterfall can become a work of art.

Pondless waterfalls have become all the rage in the past few years. They have all the good parts of a water garden, but none of the green water or sick fish worries of a pond.

Natural swimming ponds may be replacing the swimming hole in a nearby creek or lake that you remember from childhood or the neighborhood swimming pool.

Once a year, and I think spring is a good time, I recommend a total cleaning of your garden pond. This means removing all plants, all water, all fish and giving the pond a good cleaning.

Consistent swimming pool maintenance is important to a great swimming season. A few minutes a day to test and inspect your pool will nip any nasty surprises in the bud.

Minor damage to your concrete driveway should be repaired quickly to avoid major problems in the future. Cracks in your driveway provide access for water that can freeze and expand the cracks. Freeze/thaw damage can lead to costly repairs or even the complete replacement of your driveway.

If you're someone who likes to keep up with the latest and greatest, you probably already know that vertical gardening is one of the hottest gardening trends around.

Your tar driveway is constantly assaulted by the elements. To keep it looking its best, you should seal your driveway periodically.

Learn how to build a pergola yourself and save yourself the trouble of shopping around.

An asphalt driveway can provide a smooth, solid entry to your home. Asphalt is a durable material that is easy to work with and, if properly installed, will last for decades.

Pond algae are pretty easy to control.  Learning how to prevent pond algae from appearing in the first place is the first step to getting rid of it.

Decks are basically frames with decking and rails attached. While any deck can have extra items like benches, privacy screens, and pergolas added, the deck basics remain the same.

A small pond in a small space is the most difficult to design and build. Often when confronted with a deck or a courtyard, I will recommend a free-standing, self-contained water feature.