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Who says your backyard garden is only for the warm months? While enjoying a landscaped garden is certainly simpler when the weather's warm, there's no reason your backyard can't be attractive year-round. Design a garden with the plants and layout that make it enjoyable no matter the time of year. Decorative Winter Plants It may seem hard to have color in your backyard during the cold months. In fact, it's just a matter of adding a few plants that keep their color and form year-round.

Are you struggling with a long, narrow patio or side yard? It can be difficult to landscape and decorate such a space due to its unique shape. But you can make it both useful and beautiful if you work with the space instead of against it. Here are 4 ways to maximize your narrow patio's design.   Use Containers Their are many advantages in featuring container plants as a part of your narrow patio.

If you're getting ready to do a bit of gardening or landscaping, and you are planning on buying mulch, you might be confused about all the different varieties. There are lots of gardening books, and landscaping books, that will only tell you to use "mulch". However, when you get to the home improvement store you find that they sell lots of different types. Here's some info on mulch types to help you get started as you head to the mulch supplier.

As you design your landscape, it's fun to plan around the seasons. If you love your lawn, your gardens, and your entire outdoor space, there are plenty of landscaping ideas you can use to keep your yard looking beautiful all year, even if you are on a budget. From perennial gardens designed to throw off color all growing season, to intricate gates, walls, or decor, you can create a landscape that shows off your style during any season.

If you have a bird feeder that you keep full of food for the birds in your area throughout the spring and summer, you should not stop filling your bird feeder just because the season is changing. It can actually be incredibly beneficial to the local bird population to have access to bird feeders in the fall. Here are a few reasons why you should keep your bird feeder full of food this fall.

A sloping backyard, especially one with a steep angle, can cause lots of problems. You can deal with erosion as rainwater runs down your sloping yard, taking soil with it. And landscaping  and maintaining it can be a nightmare. Read on for a few landscaping ideas to try if your backyard slopes. Strategically Placed Boulders Level the top of your slope to create a dining area. Level the bottom of your slope to create a space for lounging and play.