Backyard Landscaping Design Ideas

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Dog-Friendly Landscaping Tips (For a Backyard You Both Can Enjoy)
Dog-friendly landscaping tips and tricks to create a landscape for you and Fido. If you plan your landscape with your dog’s needs in mind you can minimize problems and maximize your chances of getting the lovely backyard oasis of your dreams. Digging under shrubs in garden beds, pounding out a dirt path or even eating your delicate flowers can all be discouraging. So lets create a dog-friendly landscape that both you and your pup, complete with a dog potty area and other great tips.
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Design a Garden Layout: A Step by Step Guide to Planning Your Dream Landscape
It’s tempting to go straight to picking plants without giving much thought to designing a garden layout for your entire yard. But, choosing plants is usually the very LAST step when you lay out a garden plan. It can be a daunting task to design a garden layout or garden plan, especially if you don’t have a landscape design degree. In this beginner-friendly step by step guide, I’ll give you all of the steps you need to plant for peace and privacy so you can finally get your dream garden.
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One of the Easiest (and coolest) DIY Water Feature - Build Pondless Fountain in an Afternoon
Learn how you can build this easy and cool pondless water feature! A pondless water feature is a really easy DIY project that will add a lot of peacefulness to your backyard landscaping or curb appeal to your front yard. This may be the easiest DIY pondless water feature yet. Pondless water features have different names like disappearing, pondless, or invisible fountains, water features, waterfalls, bubblers, etc. These fountains are a great option for small spaces.
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How to plant Emerald Green Arborvitae & other privacy trees as a hedge
Spacing examples for Emerald Green Arborvitae Privacy Trees. I’ve included some photos to show the difference in spacing as the hedge grows. ‘Emerald Green’ Arborvitae have a slow to moderate growth rate (about 6-12″/year). In the first few years after planting, my trees grew at 6″ per year. Once they got established (about 3-4 years after planting), they began growing at a faster rate (about 12″). I would recommend spacing Emerald Greens between 36″ and 48″ from trunk to trunk.
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15 Show-Stopping Plants with Deep Dark Burgundy Foliage
One of my favorite ways to experiment in the garden is by using plants with dark red leaves. It’s an unexpected color to incorporate into your landscape. And, there’s a surprisingly high number of burgundy plants. Learn to use plants with burgundy foliage for a unique deep red landscape that stands out from the rest. Many plants with burgundy foliage also sport really unique features like prolific blooms, edible berries and event scents that will make you fall in love with them.
Finding the right tree is always a difficult decision. This is particularly true when you’re dealing with a small yard. A great way to do this is by choosing a narrow tree for your small yard. There are many narrow tree options that will fit into just about any landscape! Some of these narrow trees have fruit, flowers and even fall interest. There's definitely a perfect columnar tree for you on this big list of 15 narrow trees for small yards that pack a punch. Front Yard Feature Tree, Small Porch Trees, Columnar Trees Privacy, Columnar Deciduous Trees, Narrow Trees Small Spaces, Birch Tree In Pot, Tall Narrow Trees Small Spaces, Small Accent Trees, Hedge Trees Privacy Screens
15 Skinny Trees to Fit into Your Small Backyard | Flowering, Fruiting, Fall Interest
Finding the right tree is always a difficult decision. This is particularly true when you’re dealing with a small yard. A great way to do this is by choosing a narrow tree for your small yard. There are many narrow tree options that will fit into just about any landscape! Some of these narrow trees have fruit, flowers and even fall interest. There's definitely a perfect columnar tree for you on this big list of 15 narrow trees for small yards that pack a punch.
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Stop Creating More Yard & Garden Maintenance with These Tips
Whether you're trying to transition your garden into less work, or you're starting from scratch and want to start off on the right foot, these 13 pro tips for a low maintenance landscape will help you do just that. Check out these gardening maintenance tips (& some major mistakes to avoid), so you can spend less time working on your yard and more time actually enjoying it.
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Landscape Design Trends That Will Takeover Gardens This Year
Explore the Top Landscape Design Trends: Get Inspired for Your Garden - Complete Guide! Step into the world of captivating trends, from retro Mid Century Mod Vibes to charming Moon Gardens. Embrace the allure of the Garden of Eden and the elegance of Cutting Gardens. Discover the art of upscale relaxation and creating climate resilient gardens. Find inspiration in dip pools, pavilions over pergolas, and the sophistication of terracotta and black in modern landscapes.
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20+ Water Feature Ideas to Create a Unique Dream Garden Oasis
Find Your Perfect Garden Water Feature: Over 20 Inspiring Ideas for All Budgets - Complete Guide! Explore the enchanting world of water features and discover the ideal addition to your outdoor sanctuary. From mesmerizing koi ponds to delightful tabletop fountains, there's a water feature for every garden style and budget. Unlock the secret to creating a tranquil backyard oasis with these creative and versatile water feature ideas! Use this guide to choose a water feature for your style & budget.
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Dog-Friendly Landscaping Tips (For a Backyard You Both Can Enjoy)
Dog-friendly landscaping tips and tricks to create a landscape for you and Fido. If you plan your landscape with your dog’s needs in mind you can minimize problems and maximize your chances of getting the lovely backyard oasis of your dreams. Digging under shrubs in garden beds, pounding out a dirt path or even eating your delicate flowers can all be discouraging. So lets create a dog-friendly landscape that both you and your pup, complete with a dog potty area and other great tips.
It’s tempting to go straight to picking plants without giving much thought to designing a garden layout for your entire yard. But, choosing plants is usually the very LAST step when you lay out a garden plan. It can be a daunting task to design a garden layout or garden plan, especially if you don’t have a landscape design degree. In this beginner-friendly step by step guide, I’ll give you all of the steps you need to plant for peace and privacy so you can finally get your dream garden. Rectangular Landscape Design Plan, Landscaping Templates, Rectangle Garden Design, Backyard Redo, Garden Design Layout Landscaping, Design A Garden, North Facing Garden, Designing A Garden, Landscape Tips
Design a Garden Layout: A Step by Step Guide to Planning Your Dream Landscape
It’s tempting to go straight to picking plants without giving much thought to designing a garden layout for your entire yard. But, choosing plants is usually the very LAST step when you lay out a garden plan. It can be a daunting task to design a garden layout or garden plan, especially if you don’t have a landscape design degree. In this beginner-friendly step by step guide, I’ll give you all of the steps you need to plant for peace and privacy so you can finally get your dream garden.
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One of the Easiest (and coolest) DIY Water Feature - Build Pondless Fountain in an Afternoon
Learn how you can build this easy and cool pondless water feature! A pondless water feature is a really easy DIY project that will add a lot of peacefulness to your backyard landscaping or curb appeal to your front yard. This may be the easiest DIY pondless water feature yet. Pondless water features have different names like disappearing, pondless, or invisible fountains, water features, waterfalls, bubblers, etc. These fountains are a great option for small spaces.
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How to plant Emerald Green Arborvitae & other privacy trees as a hedge
Spacing examples for Emerald Green Arborvitae Privacy Trees. I’ve included some photos to show the difference in spacing as the hedge grows. ‘Emerald Green’ Arborvitae have a slow to moderate growth rate (about 6-12″/year). In the first few years after planting, my trees grew at 6″ per year. Once they got established (about 3-4 years after planting), they began growing at a faster rate (about 12″). I would recommend spacing Emerald Greens between 36″ and 48″ from trunk to trunk.
different types of plants with red leaves in the middle and purple flowers on each side
15 Show-Stopping Plants with Deep Dark Burgundy Foliage
One of my favorite ways to experiment in the garden is by using plants with dark red leaves. It’s an unexpected color to incorporate into your landscape. And, there’s a surprisingly high number of burgundy plants. Learn to use plants with burgundy foliage for a unique deep red landscape that stands out from the rest. Many plants with burgundy foliage also sport really unique features like prolific blooms, edible berries and event scents that will make you fall in love with them.
Finding the right tree is always a difficult decision. This is particularly true when you’re dealing with a small yard. A great way to do this is by choosing a narrow tree for your small yard. There are many narrow tree options that will fit into just about any landscape! Some of these narrow trees have fruit, flowers and even fall interest. There's definitely a perfect columnar tree for you on this big list of 15 narrow trees for small yards that pack a punch. Succulent Turtle, Trees For Front Yard, Simple Landscape, Cheap Landscaping Ideas, Small Yard Landscaping, Backyard Trees, Landscaping Trees, Columnar Trees, Privacy Landscaping
15 Skinny Trees to Fit into Your Small Backyard | Flowering, Fruiting, Fall Interest
Finding the right tree is always a difficult decision. This is particularly true when you’re dealing with a small yard. A great way to do this is by choosing a narrow tree for your small yard. There are many narrow tree options that will fit into just about any landscape! Some of these narrow trees have fruit, flowers and even fall interest. There's definitely a perfect columnar tree for you on this big list of 15 narrow trees for small yards that pack a punch.