Sweetwater Cabanas Offer Outdoor Comfort with a Conscience (Thu Jul 3rd, 2008, by mindurge)
Sustainable, luxurious and elegant, what more could you ask for in an outdoor daybed? The Sweetwater Cabana combines them all, plus customized canopy colors to match your environment.
These outdoor daybeds were inspired by Indonesia Bales and Hawai...
The Popularity of Log Cabins (Wed Apr 16th, 2008, by Helen Clarke)
Traditionally log cabins were found in wooded areas, where the construction material was at hand. In North America they were built by early settlers and by hunters, loggers, and other wilderness dwellers, and were associated by many people with simpl...
Autumn Leaves Are On The Ground - Deciduous Plants in The Garden (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
It's quite common to hear remarks from people complaining about fallen leaves littering the backyard or front porch. This leads some to object to planting deciduous trees and shrubs at all in their garden. I'm often told by customers to plant species...
Laying Grass in the Autumn in a Dry, Mediterranean Climate (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
The grass types grown for lawns in hot dry climates, are generally perennial species and varieties, suitable unsurprisingly, for hot dry summers. These species such as Bermuda, Zoysia or St Augustine grass, are often dormant during the winter, and if...
Invasive Weeds - What to do when Lawn Grasses Encroach on your Flower Bed. (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
An unpleasant situation that can arise in gardens is when the lawn grass starts to spread out and invade the neighboring planting beds. This issue is particularly pertinent to hot, dry climates, because usually, heat hardy perennial varieties such as...
4 Easy Ways To Fertilize Your Lawn (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jack Greenwood)
Fertilizing is an important step towards a green and healthy lawn. Here are four simple ways to do it.
By Hand
If you have a very small lawn, this is the most cost saving method. However, it is actually quite difficult to apply dry fertilizer evenly ...
Ornamental Bushes For Fall Color In Your Dry Climate Garden (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
As autumn is now well under way in the northern hemisphere, it would be opportune to discuss the question of color in the garden at this season, for in warm Mediterranean climates, this is a time of year generally lacking in color. In colder climates...
The Herb Garden - How To have Your Herb And Eat It! (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
Generally speaking, the initial and primary motive of most people for planting a herb garden, or at least setting aside a small area in their garden for growing herbs, is the satisfaction of having fresh produce available for the kitchen. There are h...
Small Shrubs and Bushes - Their Importance in a Garden Design (Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
The design question that will almost inevitably arise in most garden situations is that which relates to the space between the hedge or shrubs and trees that border a garden, and the ground plain which takes up the majority of the area. This ground p...
Choosing Shrubs in a Garden Design - The Importance of Leaf Texture (Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
When it comes to deciding which shrub varieties to plant in the garden, the task can seem almost overwhelming, especially for the home amateur gardener. The reason for this no doubt stems from the colossal choice available in many countries, though o...
Preventing Garden Weeds - A Guide For The Autumn in Mediterranean Climates (Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
Preventing Garden Weeds - A Guide For The Autumn in Mediterranean ClimatesClimates
Autumn has arrived in the northern Hemisphere, and with winter approaching, there are two weed issues that should be faced. One is how to prepare the garden so that th...
Why Get Rid of Chipmunks? (Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Victoria Neely)
If you tell someone that you have a mouse problem, they understand what you're talking about. Of course it's necessary to set traps to get rid of those particular rodents. Who could blame you? But if you're having problems with chipmunks, most people...
Memory Gardens Blooming White (Fri Nov 2nd, 2007, by Diana Gardner-Williams)
The color white feels so right when designing a garden for a baby angel. Whether your baby passed early in pregnancy or as an infant, a garden of beauty can be created to honor little angels gone too soon.
When I see white flowers I think pure, ...
Keeping Your Lawn Green With The Right Watering Equipment (Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Danny Wright)
Keeping your lawn green can be an easy task if you have the proper watering equipment. Without the right equipment, you are only making it difficult on yourself. Everything from a basic hose to an entire sprinkler system can help you keep track of yo...
Fish Ponds in Small Yards (Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Maron Greenfield)
In recent years, one of the most common backyard design ideas has been adding a fishpond to the yard. Now this can usually only be accomplished in those yards that are large and sprawling and that have some sort of walkway. However, if you are really...
