Simple Landscaping Ideas

Waterfall Landscaping Ideas for Your Yard

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:27:59 -0500

Supplies required to construct a homemade waterfall in your yard include the rocks, submersible pump, tubing which is run from the water to the top of the falls, a large flower pot which provides a home for the tubing, a pond liner, a carpenter's level, sand, a garden hose and a shovel. Once you have these basic supplies, you are ready to make your very own outdoor waterfall. Before starting to dig the area for your waterfall and/or water garden, you should contact your local water and power company to make sure there are no buried lines under the ground. Tags: Waterfall Landscaping Ideas

Ideas For Pool Landscaping

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:27:59 -0500

Privacy fences are high enough to keep people from seeing over them, and the boards have no spaces in between them to prevent people from seeing through the fence. They are most often made from wood, composite wood or vinyl. The privacy fence is often preferable to the foliage shield because you can install locks on a privacy fence. This adds safety and prevents unauthorized access to the pool area. You definitely need a locked gate if you have children in the home. You may also want to install a pool safety alarm which sounds if the pool area is accessed when it shouldn't be. Tags: Ideas For Pool Landscaping

Desert Landscaping Ideas

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:27:59 -0500

Oleander is a shrub that features flowering clusters in a variety of different shades. You can find white, red, pink and a peachy-pink salmon color. Oleander is beautiful but poisonous, so be sure to keep children and animals away. Lantana is another vine type plant that thrives in hot desert conditions. If you are looking for a tall decorative grass, look no further than Pampas Grass. Finally there is the Fairy Duster shrub, which bears puffy red blossoms. You will notice that most of the plants suitable for the desert are hardy perennial shrubs. Tags: Desert Landscaping Ideas

Small Landscaping Ideas: Making the Most of Limited Space

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:27:59 -0500

A small pond can be installed in a limited area and makes a great point of interest. You can grow moisture loving plants around the pond and float lily pads on top. Some people even add goldfish or koi to their ponds. You may also hear this type of aquatic setup called a water garden. Water gardens are beautiful, relaxing and can be built to suit your space. Most garden centers have all the supplies you'll need for a thriving water garden. If you have the space, place some seating close to the water garden so that you and your family can make the most of its natural beauty and serenity. Tags: Small Landscaping Ideas