Landscape Design Basics

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• Planning a garden around geography of area

  ...December, and wanting to begin considering how to design the landscaping (sorry if this is in the wrong forum). From what I can tell of the house so far, I'll have plenty of space to work with. One thing… More

• How cool is this?

  My physical therapist has a degree in horticulture. Our first session was so good. Although I can't compare to her knowledge of plants, we spoke in the same language. I shared some seeds with her and she is bringing me starts and seeds, it just don't get any better than… More

• Need help landscaping patio!

  Hi, I could use some suggestions on how to landscape my patio area. As you can see, it's pretty much a pile of dirt now. I have tried to make a sketch of the area (the cross-hatched area is brick); dimensions are in inches. The only plant that I have… More

• From the South East Asian

  Hi this Michael and I work as a Designer and Project Leader of the Northwestern University Ecotourism Park and Botanic Gardens, Laoag City, Philippines. Also the record officer of the Herbaria and Seedbank. Our project is recognized by the BGCI-kew England; the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ilocos Norte,… More

• Help with fence design

  I'm new to gardening and am seeking advice for a 20' X 20' garden. I'm planning to have a fence installed with a 1" screen (vinyl coated) burried 2' underground (I have groundhog problems), and up to top of fence (5') above ground. I'm Having trouble deciding on the type… More

• "Rain Gardens on Clay Soil Sites"

  Just read about Rain Gardens ("Bioretention Pond"). Didn't know where to post it (mods can move it, if it doesn't belong here. :D ;) ). Thought some of you might want to know about rain gardens also. http://www.for-wild.org/download/rainclay/rainclay.html With changing federal laws governing water quality, many municipalities are enacting storm… More

• Garden Path material

  ... looking for some suggestions/help please. We are designing an area in our garden from scratch and will be forming walking paths throughout this area. I know what I want it to look/feel like but I don't know what it is...I'd like something that is soft to walk on, almost… More

• designing flower beds in a church courtyard

  Hi all, hoping I can get some ideas here. We have recently done a major construction project at our church. Aside from building a new school and renovating the old school into parish offices and gathering spaces, we have added two links from the front and back of the church… More

• Mulching with pine needles

  ...good idea. I have neighbors that are professional landscape designers,… More

• garden ball water feature

  ...re fountain or kugelburnnen is ideal for exterior Landscape designs and interior applications, Commercial lobbies/reception areas, residential indoor/outdoor, and commercial outdoor applications such as parks, entertainment areas, office buildings, and restaurants. These architectural fountains are available with granite or marble rotating spheres beginning at 12" in diameter to larger… More

• introduction

  ...s a long story. My husband and I have been in the landscaping business for ten years, first in Jacksonville, North Carolina and now, here, in Crystal… More

• new member Louisiana

  ...I am looking for someone to help me design my new Landscape project. I have a post under garden design discussion forum (Post Title: Help on Landscape and designing) with pictures of my house and existing… More

• landscape business question

  ...landscaping business: I'm looking to start my own landscape/garden design business fairly soon. Was wondering how to figure out a fair price to charge (for labor), beyond covering the costs of materials and supplies. Any thoughts? More

• Hi From Kansas!

  OMG, I hate these Yahoo-type boards and how they eat your posts, LOL! I just did a whole intro and lost it when I went to add a photo. So hello all, and it's great to be here! I have a blog started, detailing the long hard expensive slog toward… More

• Yard novice from Wilmington

  Hi all! So glad to have happened upon this site! I never had a yard before last year and the yard I've got now apparently never had a gardener before. Spent a year hacking through the vines and weeds and digging up invasive roots and tubors...who knew gardening could be… More

• install floating sphere fountain in garden

  ...re fountain or kugelburnnen is ideal for exterior Landscape designs and interior applications, Commercial lobbies/reception areas, residential indoor/outdoor, and commercial outdoor applications such as parks, entertainment areas, office buildings, and restaurants. These architectural fountains are available with granite or marble rotating spheres beginning at 12" in diameter to larger… More

• Help on landscape and designing

  Looking for ideas on how to reshape and landscape the front of my house. Me and my wife will do the labor. I need help on what to plant and how to shape the garden in front of my new house. My wife would like to keep the wrought gate… More

• landscape garden sphere fountain

  ...re fountain or kugelburnnen is ideal for exterior Landscape designs and interior applications, Commercial lobbies/reception areas, residential indoor/outdoor, and commercial outdoor applications such as parks, entertainment areas, office buildings, and restaurants. These architectural fountains are available with granite or marble rotating spheres beginning at 12" in diameter to larger… More

• Landscaping Design Sofware

  Does anyone here have some landscape design software that they recommend? More

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