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Make Your Garden Rock
Rocks are an important part of landscaping. They are both beautiful and functional, and can be used to edge garden beds and paths, create a rockery or as a lawn feature.
How to Age Garden Stone and Concrete
Knowing a few simple tricks to add age to concrete and stone in the landscape will take away the newness in the garden. The gardener can add history over a short time.
How to Build a Raised Bed Garden Plot
Raised wood-framed garden plots offer a number of advantages for gardeners, including protection from animals, custom soil mixture, and an attractive look.
Sundials Make Charming Garden Features
Attractive, easy to install and maintain, and available in a wonderful range of classical and modern designs, a sundial can enhance any garden or patio.
How to Build a Fire Pit
Professional masons typically charge $1500 or more for a fire pit and seating wall combo. It's an investment in home equity, but pricey. Do it yourself and save!
Adapting Structural Elements of Medieval Gardens
Design features popular in medieval gardens can add interest and structure to modern gardens.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
A raised stone garden bed is an aesthetically pleasing addition to any landscape, and provides a perfect environment for growing flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
Adding a Pergola to Your Garden
Pergolas or architectural arbors are a great addition to your exterior, drawing guests into its space.
Constucting Summerhouses
Erecting a cabin style summerhouse from a kit is fairly straightforward providing some time is spent in planning
Swimming Pool Design
A Swimming Pool can provide the ultimate backyard paradise. Often the architecture of the home will dictate the style to install - the choices are limitless.