What comes to your mind when you hear the word "tropical"? Maybe an exotic destination, thick green foliage, waterfalls, palm trees and yes, sun-drenched landscapes. This may all sound like a distant dream, but did you know that you can turn that dream into reality, right in your backyard? Here's how.
Density
A tropical landscape is typically thick and somewhat unruly, so grow your plants close together and allow them to grow and even climb over each other.
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What Will Your Lawn Look Like After Tree Removal?
You've just had a tree removed. But the story does not end there. The tree served a purpose; it was part of your landscaping décor. What you're now left with is an unsightly stump or a hole. It's obvious that your yard has lost shape, some kind of symmetry. So, what next?
Remove the Stump
You'll need to have the stump dug out from the roots. And this is not an easy job.
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Eight Ways to Weed More Efficiently
You love gardening, but sometimes you feel a little overwhelmed by the amount of weeding you have to do. Here are some simple tips that will make weeding lighter and more efficient.
Avoid Digging Up the Surface
There are weed seeds lying just beneath the surface of the ground. All they require are the right conditions such as exposure to light and air. When you dig up the ground, you're doing just that—creating the right atmosphere for weed growth.
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4 Tips For Creating A Flowing Outdoor Living Space
You don't have to do all of your living inside of your home. When it is nice outside, why not spend more of your time outdoors? With an outdoor living space, you can do your cooking, relaxing, and even sleeping outside if you want. The key to creating an outdoor living space is to create a space where you can live without having to be enclosed in four walls.
#1 Think About What You Want to Include
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