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Home Landscaping - Planning for Success
By Harry Bernstein · 17 years ago
Every successful home landscaping venture begins with a well thought out plan. A successful plan will anticipate problems before they occur, organize all your goals and activites, and help you create a beautiful finished product. ...
Pond Design: Digitally Design Masterpieces- Virtual Water Features Part II
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
TRICKS I’VE LEARNED
Digital Designs are not only a current wave or trend, it is predicted to be the wave of the future.
I am glad I discovered this concept four years ago and adapted ...
Koi Pond: Dispelling Myths About Concrete
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
What do some liner promoters and salesmen say about professional pond installations using concrete and rebar, plus mortar to hold the rocks?
(1) “One problem with concrete and mortar construction is that of cement alkali ...
Koi Pond: Is pH Important?
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
It can mean the difference between life and death of your koi fish!
Alkaline Koi Ponds
Generally speaking, alkaline conditions are more common than acidic in ponds, especially the newer ones. If the pH remains ...
Ponds & Waterfalls: Layout & Excavation
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
First of all: know what you want. If you need some ideas, visit the library or your local book store and browse through landscape books, garden and pond magazines. You can also search the web ...
Koi Pond or Pondless Waterfall: Where Do I Begin?
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
1.) Have you thought about A Water Feature?-- Is it true that a water feature will add equity to my home? What about a swimming pool? Doesn't a pond require a lot of upkeep? What ...
Want a Koi Pond? Get a Clue
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
Liner ponds leak, concrete ponds leach. Fish get diseases if they are not eaten first. Algae are a constant problem. And what about mosquitoes and West or East Nile Virus?
Ponds are high maintenance, so ...
Pond Liners: 7 Reasons Why I Don't Use Them
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
1. Liners will eventually leak. Manufacturers have varying warranties, ranging from 15 to 30 years, with a 75-year life expectancy. In reality, it will definitely last as long as the guarantee claims as long as ...
Koi Pond: Liners vs. Professional Construction
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
Why is there so much talk about pond liners? Which ones are UV protected, or stronger, or last longer? I am by no means an expert on liner technology, nor have I ever used them ...
Water Feature Forums: OH MY!
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
What a hoot! I’m learning a lot and fast about the nature of on-line forums.
I can only speak of my experience with forums related to the water garden or water feature industry. I have ...
Pond Design: Digital Masterpieces- Virtual Water Features Part II
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
TRICKS I'VE LEARNED In creating a pond design digitally, you first need a digital photo of the area (5 Mega pixels min.) Next load it into your digital imaging program. Now you are ready. Many ...
Koi Pond: Digital Masterpieces- Virtual Water Features Part I
By Douglas Hoover · 17 years ago
One of the most challenging aspects of designing ponds and waterfalls is trying to convey my ideas to my client. Coming up with award-winning pond designs or implementing them using adequate skills and experience is ...
Great Tips for Creating A Beautiful Outdoor Space
By Angie Stocklin · 17 years ago
Flowers, stone, cedar, teak, plants, grill or no grill, there are so many decisions one has to make when creating an outdoor space. The easiest way to start is to look at the process step ...
Landscaping Business Starting Tips
By Andrew Mcnaught · 17 years ago
If you want to start a landscaping business, you are going to need more than a little landscaping or gardening knowledge, tools, and hanging a sign.
A service business, like landscaping, is considered to be ...
Patio Umbrella Covers
By Alison Cole · 17 years ago
Patio Umbrellas provide shade from sun and rain, besides adding that touch of glamour. At same time umbrellas, along with other patio furniture, need care and maintenance to be usable for several years. The practical ...
Pool Decks
By Jason Gluckman · 17 years ago
Pool decks are a source of recreation for everyone, especially for kids and swimming enthusiasts. Pool decks are accessible from the water and enjoyable for kids and adults alike. People prefer pool decks for barbecues ...
Tips on Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen
By James Mahoney · 17 years ago
It used to be that outdoor entertaining conjured up the familiar image of the picnic lunch at the park. You only needed a picnic basket, thermos, paper plates and plastic utensils.
Or if you wanted ...
Landscaping Your Yard - From the Basics to the Unusual
By Carol Stack · 17 years ago
One of the benefits of having a yard is the fun you can have landscaping it. Imagine your yard with a garden pond enhanced by a pond bridge, wooden "playscapes" for children, walkthrough gardens, and ...
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
By Marcus Peterson · 17 years ago
Outdoor lighting fixtures should blend decorative aspects with security and durability. These lighting fixtures can be modern, traditional, casual or formal depending on personal choice. Another aspect to be considered is size and layout of ...
The Benefits of Patio Gazebos
By Alison Cole · 17 years ago
A patio gazebo is a gazebo that sits on or is built into your patio and is very easy and affordable to do. Prices range is $3000 to several thousand or more, depending on size, ...