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2. ia iforni the project Two Frank Uoyd Pile gi it only takes daroma Wright Collection minutes e Avoid plants with thorns and trees with Mugs FREE evasive root systems lick to Close Box e Select trees and plants with large leaves that drop only once a year for easy cleanup e Take into account your region and choose SS me as many native plants as possible Traditional Flavor e Plant trees on the south side of the pool for San Fernando Valley added shade California e Make sure runoff water from flower beds will not drain into pool e Consider using gravel rather than bark to mulch beds close to the pool e Avoid trees or plants that will extend over the perimeter of the pool e Use ground covers and ornamental grasses as alternatives to large plants and trees Natural Looks Ada Oklahoma e Use container plants or raised beds with http www homestore com HomeGarden PoolSpa Landscape Feature asp poe homestore 1 of 2 9 19 2003 8 23 44 PM Homestore com Gardening Landscaping Poolside Landscaping retaining walls to protect plants from pool waier e Remember landscaping can include decking patios and gazebos as well plants flowers and trees A l GEVALIA Ultimately your best bet is to discuss your aren options with a qualified expert or local nursery ur That way you can be sure your new landscaping will be something you can enjoy not have to e
3. Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter Enter Email Go ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes Easy Water Garden for Do It Yourselfers Homemade Fountain This easy to build water fountain will provide your patio or other landscaping with a soothing sound Free ideas for a low maintenance water garden are laid out in a step by step tutorial for beginning do it yourselfers Pictures included to illustrate these handy tips Advice on Building an Easy Do It Yourself Garden Arbor A garden arbor can serve as a landscaping focal point Learn how to build an easy cheap do it yourself garden arbor with the tips provided here Article includes a free garden arbor plan to make it easy for beginners to follow all the steps Emphasis throughout the article is on the easiest way of doing everything no carpentry skills are assumed How to Build an Easy But Elegant Brick Patio Simple design plan to make laying brick patios easy for do it yourselfers Brick patio design easy to build yet elegant laying the bricks in a striking basket weave pattern that requires no cutting Edging is also done in brick Easy step by step instructions including measurements underlay advice on tools An easy hardscape project for do it yourselfer beginners Tired of Mowi
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5. Landscape Design for Beginners Landscaping FAQs I BUYER S GUIDE Landscape Design Ornamental Trees Fall Foliage Trees Shrub Fall Colors Cheap Landscaping Easy Landscaping Landscape Plans Rock Gardens Patios Walls Design for Birds Garden Pests Hardscape features such as fences provide structure for a landscape design Weed Control Bonsai Japanese Shrubs Bushes Decks and Arbors Links http landscaping about com library weekly aa011603b htm 1 of 5 9 19 2003 1 06 10 AM Landscape Design Fences Patios Decks Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Fruit Trees Ground Cover Vines Garden Accents Houseplants Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes More of this Feature Turning to the aesthetics of your e Part 1 Definition of landscape design you first have Landscape Design some decisions to make regarding e Part 3 Outdoor Lighting hardscape existing trees and what and Gardens in Landscape you ll have as a view when you gaze es an out the window Getting this part of the project right will make Related Resources implementing the softscape
6. Breezy E FREE SHIPPING Choose Your Style on top selling ceiling fans Homes by REALTOR com New Homes Find Local Home Services Select a Category Indoors Home Improvement Decorate Outdoors Gardening Pools amp Spas Construction Equipment Landscape Photo Gallery Planning Pool Styles Spas Decks amp Patios Garage amp Driveway Access Controls Garage door openers and parts Gate operators Telephone entry systems Card entry systems Gate amp garage door opener hardware Equipment Pool Accessories Automatic Pool Cleaners Automatic pool cleaners work by vacuuming dirt off the pool bottom or agitating it so it goes down the main drain The cleaner s pump may be separate from the filtration system or connected to it Floating agita Vacuum In floor automatic vacuum Many located on pool bottom push water toward drain shown There are two main types of automatic pool cleaners that will save you the trouble of doing the work yourself Both systems vacuum and agitator are Vacuum system An automatic suction side vacuum cleaner wanders randomly across the pool bottom and sucks up dirt The dirt laden water is then carried through a hose into the filtration system Pressure side sweeps This type of cleaner floats below the surface of the pool and propels itself around Trailing from it are two or more hoses that swir
7. Coleus EA ANE Dusty Miller More info Lavender Alyssum Trees amp Shrubs saa Blue Globe Spruce Anthony Waterer Spirea Blue Star Juniper Purple Lilac e Purple Clematis Cedar Know Your Soil When it comes to planting good soil is the foundation on which you build a good garden And building good soil involves analyzing what you ve got and supplementing what it needs Along with organic matter or humus there are three primary minerals that make up soil sand clay and silt The right balance of both humus and minerals will achieve garden loam the best soil for growing plants For complete info visit our Soil Smarts Planting and Spacing Click on the flower in landscape or click on the flower name in the list above and you will find all the planting and care instructions for each individual flower Or visit our extensive Annuals and Perennials section Spacing is a personal preference Planting flowers closer together will give a fuller coverage in your garden and vice versa As a general guideline you can start with the following 1 Multiply the length by the width of your garden or planting area to get your square footage 2 Multiply the square footage by 4 This is the number of plants you will need for full coverage in your garden Example 4 foot length x 3 foot width 12 square feet 12 square feet x 4 48 plants http landscaping about com gi dynamic offsite Fwww fernlea com
8. Fall Foliage Trees shrub Fall Colors ee yi S i This picture illustrates texture specifically the textural contrast between zinnia Cheap Landscaping and cosmos Easy Landscaping Landscape Plans Rock Gardens More of this Feature Patios Walls Landscape design theory Sounds Part 2 Basic Landscape Design for Birds rather imposing doesn t it And to Design Ideas be sure one could spend years Part 3 Principles of Garden Pests Studying all the ideas in the field of Landscape Design Theory Weed Control landscape design But what if you ees simply need to give your lawn and Bonsai Japanese gardens a makeover If you need to y Spruce up the landscape design ofa ann ng tour sargens shrubs Bushes house that you are about to sell or if Kaman See Seki Decks and Arbors you simply want to enjoy an 7 hein Fee Ste oS PES Pe La Links enhanced design for your home s GIES lawn and gardens you could profit Landscape Design FAQs http landscaping about com library weekly aa091102a htm 1 of 4 9 19 2003 12 45 43 AM Landscape Design Ideas Pictures LANDSCAPE DESIGN IDEAS Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Fruit Trees Ground Cover Vines Garden Accents Houseplants Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter Enter
9. Landscaping Garden Plans America s Home Loan Experts Two Frank Uoyd fo make it easy to Wright Collection faa refinance Mugs FREE y C Loans TR Pu SoS DLIA Start P Bee ee Here minutes http www homestore com HomeGarden gardening landscaping default asp poe homestore 1 of 2 9 19 2003 9 46 35 PM Gardening Landscaping GEVALIA L Site Map Corporate News amp Info Contact Us Advertise With Us Join Our Staff Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Copyright Homestore Inc 1999 2003 All rights reserved yEqual Housing Opportunity http www homestore com HomeGarden gardening landscaping default asp poe homestore 2 of 2 9 19 2003 9 46 35 PM Gardening Landscaping Garden Plans homestore com Find Local Home Services Select a Category L Indoors Home Improvement Decorate Outdoors Gardening Basics Crafts Features Flowers Landscaping Garden Plans Zones Lawns Plants Tools Trees amp Shrubs Pools amp Spas Decks amp Patios Garage amp Driveway America s Home Loan Experts make it easy to refinance r ae 4 beans _ Start P BPP ae Here minutes Garden Plans An Introduction to Garden Plans Garden Site Plans Specialty Gardens Garden Themes America s Lighting Superstore click here Just place your order today and receive for only 12 95 including shipping a
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11. Drawings instructions material and hardware lists are included on this page to build a Classic Winter Sled that is just under four feet long and it can be built with common tools Coffee Table Popular Mechanics offers free instructions and photos for building a knock down Coffee Table that looks similar to a trestle table Computer Desk Instructions and a cutting diagram for making a Computer Desk or Study Carrel from a single sheet of plywood Computer Desk and More Black amp Decker has free project instructions and detailed plans on how to build an Adirondack Chair Computer Desk Indoor Firewood Rack and an Outdoor Wood Organizer Corner Cabinet Jeff Greef Woodworking supplies detailed instructions and photos for building a small wall mounted Corner Cabinet Corner Cupboard Popular Mechanics offers detailed two part plans with details on how to do the case construction doors and trim plus a materials list Continue Free Plans From The Internet D P Continue on to a list of more free plans from the internet Free Plans From The Internet Q Z Continue on to a list of more free plans from the internet Free Plans From Your Woodworking Guide Continue on to another list of links to free plans drawn up by your Woodworking Guide Visit the Woodworking Forums to browse as a http woodworking about com hobbies woodworking library weekly aa021499 htm 4 of 6 8 11 2001 3 20 28 PM Free Woodw
12. Hurricane Preparedness Readying the Yard for I sabel Hurricanes can bring costly damage to yards and homes As we watch Isabel s progress let s look at a checklist of 10 reminders for hurricane preparedness for the yard The items on this hurricane preparedness checklist run the gamut in terms of ease of implementation Most are just reminders to take simple precautions But one involves a landscaping project of some difficulty for do it yourselfers And another may require you to enlist the services of professionals Sunday September 14 2003 http landscaping about com 3 of 5 9 19 2003 12 39 02 AM Landscaping Ideas Home Gardens Landscaping Pictures Landscape Design Build a Bat House for Mosquito Control In this Plant Man column Steve Jones talks about attracting wildlife to the landscape Not surprisingly he touches on installing birdhouses You may be a bit surprised to hear him speak of butterfly houses But here s what may really catch you off guard Steve talks about installing houses for bats to keep the mosquito population under control Sunday September 14 2003 Display Latest Headlines Read Archives powered by Movable Type Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products for garden wildlife We have a free shipping offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed
13. Wood Deck Posts Structure Support Deck Foundations Footings WHAT YOU NEED Abeut Landscaping About gt House amp Home gt Landscaping gt Patios Walls gt Articles gt The Essential Steps in Deck Web Hosting Search FP in this topic Ga with David Beaulieu Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Subjects _ Landscaping Glossary Landscape Solutions Landscaping 101 Landscape Design for Beginners Landscaping FAQs l BUYER S GUIDE Landscape Design Ornamental Trees Fall Foliage Trees aiaa T eae 4 rti Fo rl z T an m nb f F a x at t x o W E i LA i mS lo y j Ta gt i ivn uwv We wy aw Tw Do It Yourself Deck Construction Foundations for Decks Footings Piers and Posts for Your Wood Deck With the header board in place Support has now been provided for the deck at the house end At the opposite end support will derive from a pier of some sort sunk into the ground Deck builders use a variety of techniques to accomplish this but will present one that believe to be easiest for do it yourself deck Email to a friend Printer friendly version All Articles on Landscaping e Previous Articles From About Architecture e Selecting Lumber for the Deck Related Resources e How to Build a Brick Patio About Landscaping Subscribe to the Free Newsletter Shrub Fall Colors Cheap Landscaping Easy Landscaping
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18. Garage amp Driveway America s Home Loan Experts make it easy to S refinance 4 beans _ Start P Bide acc Here minutes Landscaping Basic Landscaping Principles Landscaping Goals A successful landscape scheme has several goals including beauty privacy comfort safety convenience flexibility and ease of maintenance Though you may not be able to achieve them all you ll succeed if you design with these goals in mind Beauty You may consider a beautiful pool or spa setting almost as important as a good swim Create this environment by blending the pool or spa and other landscape elements with the house to achieve an aesthetic balance throughout the whole area Privacy If privacy is your primary concern include trees fences walls screens or hedges in your plan to block the view of the pool or spa area from outside your yard Comfort For swimming soaking sunning or entertaining you ll be happier in a setting that s been adjusted for particular climatic conditions You ll need room for lounging as well as the right combination of design elements to modify sun or wind Safety Planning a safe pool area not only for your own family but for your neighbors as well needs to have high priority Self closing self latching and self locking gates and safety fencing around the pool required by law in many communities or yard will help keep children animals and even adults out of the pool when you a
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20. Inc All rights reserved http landscaping about com cs decksandarbors 3 of 3 9 19 2003 1 50 28 AM Deck Design Do It Yourself Construction Building a Deck Steps WHAT YOU NEED About gt House amp Home gt Landscaping gt Patios Walls gt Articles gt The Essential Steps in Deck About Web Hosting Landscaping with David Beaulieu Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Subjects The Essential Steps in Deck Design and N Construction Landscaping Glossary a An Introduction to Do It f Landscape Solutions m l Landscape Solutions Yourself Deck Building m Printer friendly version Landscaping 101 Landscape Design for gt s Email to a friend All Articles on Landscaping e Previous Articles Beginners So you want to build a deck You ve Landscaping FAQs seen hundreds of decks on other From About Architecture people s landscapes and you like the Selecting Lumber for the Deck Seale idea that building a deck will mean Related Resources having an attractive outdoor living a E a Eice Pane Landscape Design space at your disposal Problem is Ornamental Trees you don t know where to begin you About Landscaping Fall Foliage Trees say Your do it you rself carpentry Subscribe to the Free Newsletter Shrub Fall Colors skills are basic at best and the Your Email aT prospect of deck design and Address Cheap Landscaping construction from scratch is rath
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24. Landscape Plans Rock Gardens Patios Walls Design for Birds Garden Pests Weed Control Bonsai Japanese Shrubs Bushes Decks and Arbors Links Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Fruit Trees Ground Cover Vines Garden Accents Houseplants Your Email building These deck piers do not have to be located at the very edge of the deck In fact many deck builders prefer the look of having the piers hidden from view a few feet back from the edge Likewise for the 2 sides The number of piers and pier spacing is determined by local building codes Before digging it will be helpful to nail the two outermost joists extreme left and extreme right as you face the house to the header board At the opposite end use temporary braces to prop them up These joists can serve as a reference point when working on the pier holes More importantly make sure that these 2 joists are level both front to back along the same joist as well as across the span from one joist to the other at both ends Don t be afraid to fuss over this now even if it takes quite a bit of time to get it just right You ll soare yourself a plethora of problems later You ll be calculating the height of your ground Supports based on the level of these joists Nor is levelness your only concern You really want your rectangle http landscaping about com cs hardscapefences1 a deck_building_4 htm 1 of 3 9 19 2003 2 08 03 AM Wood Deck Posts Struct
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28. amp Patios technique whether it s grilling stir frying or griddle cooking Commercial barbecues and Planning cooktops abound More Ideas sophisticated masonry units incorporate built in smokers commercial quality woks or pizza PhotoGallery ovens that accompany a traditional grill Shopper s Guide Facilities around the barbecue may include preparation and serving Garage amp Driveway areas storage cabinets a vent hood an under counter refrigerator a sink with disposal a dishwasher a wet bar and a dining area Built in entertainment centers with TV or audio intercom systems are other America s Home possible additions Introduction Features An amp cup Thermal Loan Experts Coffeemaker FREE _ make it easy to oo l l O T x refinance Maintaining and cleaning outdoor cooking facilities can be a a challenge If you use protective grill covers and rugged materials E C Loans _ such as concrete or tile you can clean the kitchen area simply by i hosing it down Start P Big AELCE i Here minutes Many outdoor kitchens are at least partially sheltered overhead or Two Frank oy housed in a gazebo Depending on the site s exposure and Wright Collection microclimate you may need to add screens trellises or even heavy Mugs FREE duty bifold or sliding doors to help screen wind and hot sun or provide temporary enclosure during winter months This wood fired outdoor oven sees plenty of pizza baking and chicken
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30. e Now take one of the crosspieces and lay it across one of the temporary shelves either front or back The crosspiece should now be positioned in just the way that it will eventually lie when the project is done e With this crosspiece lined up properly with respect to the posts attach each end with a couple of screws one near the top one near the bottom Repeat with the other crosspiece Now you can remove the two temporary Shelves that the crosspieces are resting on On Page 4 we move on the boring of the holes Page 4 also contains a free garden arbor plan that beginners may find useful as a visual reference previous 1 2 3 4 5 next Email this page Sponsored Links Be the first Sponsored Links advertiser on this site Start driving targeted traffic to your site with Sprinks About s Sponsored Links program http sprinks about com Buy a Link Now Explore More on the About Network http landscaping about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor_3 htm 3 of 4 9 19 2003 12 56 36 AM Garden Arbors Design Free Pictures Wood Arbors Related Sites Large Rats Decision 2004 Malcolm X Architecture Exotic Pets Guide With Wesley Clark African Birding Wild Birds Lianne McLeod officially in the American History lt Gardening introduces you to race U S Politics Guide J essica Home Repair the 30 inch long Guide Anne McElrath tells us Gambian Giant Linskey looks at all about the life of Rat th
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32. inner side thus they will sandwich the top 6 of the upright posts 2x4 rafters in turn will lie atop the crosspieces perpendicular to them 5 And 2x2s will lie across the rafters perpendicular to them Cost of the Garden Arbor Shopping Around for Cheap Lumber The cost of lumber for this garden arbor project depends to some degree on the do it yourselfer s willingness to shop around went to a discount store to purchase the pressure treated lumber for my own project Now to be sure a lot of rejects end up in the lumber bins of such a store had to sort through about 20 boards on average to find 1 good board Is it worth the extra work Well judge for yourself as you look over the following list of Surprisingly cheap prices all measurements are in feet e Five 2x2x8s at 1 50 each e Three 2x4x8s at 2 48 each e Two 1x6x12s at 3 88 each Even after the price for the two 4x4s is added in the total for lumber came only to about 30 If your information about building arbors derives from television shows it may be hard for you to believe at first that the wood for a small arbor can be purchased for around 30 Supplies The Materials for the Garden Arbor e Pressure treated lumber o Five 2x2x8s o Five 2x4x3s o Two 1x6x12s hereafter referred to simply as the crosspieces o Two 4x4 posts Gravel or crushed stone Pre mixed concrete Deck screws Bolts washers and nuts Scrap lumber http landscaping
33. is rather minimal A few container held aquatic plants would be sufficient to complete the design But certainly more elaborate softscape treatments are possible as well Similarly in installing gazebos arbors decks and patios you are laying the groundwork to display your softscape elements in a more favorable light than would be possible without hardscape A vine on a well located arbor becomes more than just a vine it becomes a festive garland beckoning us to pass under its arch Gazebos patios and decks are all excellent choices for showcasing window boxes and potted specimen plants Now that the structure is in place on Page 3 let s shed some light on gardens Next page gt Outdoor Lighting and Gardens gt Page 1 2 3 Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products http landscaping about com library weekly aa011603b htm 3 of 5 9 19 2003 1 06 10 AM Landscape Design Fences Patios Decks GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products for garden wildlife We have a free shipping offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed http www GardenBirds com Sponsored Link InsideSun Discount Garden Supplies InsideSun is your one stop shop for growing needs Complete 400w HPS system only 90 Huge discounts on MH too Light systems and bulbs hydroponics nutrients CO2 carbon scrubbers and more http www insidesun com Spo
34. pressure treated posts would then be attached to these anchors meaning all 8 would be above ground Post anchors however can be expensive make sure that you re not defeating the purpose of getting the lumber at a cheap price Securing the Posts With Concrete e Dump a bag of pre mixed concrete into a wheelbarrow Add water from a garden hose Stir the water into the concrete with a shovel until achieving the right consistency e Pour this concrete into one of the holes around the base of the post Repeat until hole is filled and repeat for other hole e Allow this concrete to dry or cure for at least one day Garden Arbor Tip While waiting lay out the other boards on the ground make your measurements and pre cut and pre drill as much as possible to save time With the concrete work done on Page 3 the focus shifts to carpentry Since these instructions are meant for non carpenters the emphasis will be on the easiest way to accomplish each task http landscaping about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor_2 htm 2 of 3 9 19 2003 12 53 46 AM Wooden Arbors Free Design Do It Yourself Arbors previous 1 2 3 4 5 next Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products for garden wildlife We have a free shipping offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed http
35. with the frame providing adequate bonding space 12 Make drawers Take the two side pieces the back and the inner front piece Cut a groove in each one that is 1 4 from the bottom of each piece and is 1 4 wide This groove will allow the base to slot into the drawer frame Once you have cut the groove glue and screw the sides to the back piece slot the base into the groove and then glue and crew the inner front board Make sure that the unit is square The result is a box without a lid Attach a 16 drawer runner mechanism to each side of the drawer and to the corresponding hole in the main unit of the chest Ensure that all drawer mechanisms are attached at the same height so that the drawers are interchangeable in the unit To attach the runners to the main frame you may need to add a strip of wood to the rear verticals Finally you need to add the front of the drawer to the box unit However before doing this you need to shape the front of the drawer The edge of this should be rounded using the same router bit as you used for the edging around the bottom of the main unit Once you have routed all four sides of the drawer front attach it to the drawer unit by gluing and screwing from the inside of the drawer outwards 13 Finishing Finally nail the two back panel pieces on to the back of the unit and sand the entire unit thoroughly and paint http woodworking about com gi dynamic offsite htm site http www a
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39. Email Go ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes from a straightforward no nonsense look at the ideas behind landscape design theory supplemented with pictures Elsewhere on the Web e Landscape Design Ideas e Landscape Design TheoryAccording to Olmsted Whenever you put something together yourself you are engaged in designing however humble the project Sometimes we take our designs for granted because what we re putting together is so commonplace for us that we are no longer conscious of the designing process For instance you are employing design techniques when you compose a letter to send to somebody Your basic design elements to accomplish such a task include vocabulary spelling and grammar Somewhat more complex elements or design principles build directly on the basic elements Letter writing principles include conveying your ideas clearly and coming across as a courteous intelligent individual Your success with these principles will largely determine whether or not your letter achieves its ultimate objective And so it is with landscape design theory First you must learn the basic design elements that underlie all landscape design theory These fundamental elements will then serve as building blocks for learning and implementing the more advanced principles of landscape design theory These trie
40. Ground Cover Vines Garden Accents Houseplants Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter Enter Email Go ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes how certain plants would complement a house depending upon the type of house making it easier to draw plans Includes shade plants and trees shrubs Proper landscaping greatly enhances the real estate value of your property Previous 1 2 Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products for garden wildlife We have a free shipping offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed http www GardenBirds com Sponsored Link InsideSun Discount Garden Supplies InsideSun is your one stop shop for growing needs Complete 400w HPS system only 90 Huge discounts on MH too Light systems and bulbs hydroponics nutrients CO2 carbon scrubbers and more http www insidesun com Sponsored Link Home Harvest Garden Supply Fertilizers compost soil discount seeds greenhouses nursery supplies pest controls pots propagation hydroponics season extenders
41. Lii ee a 10 Redesign the Shape The ultimate driveway makeover involves completely changing the contour of your driveway Add a curve or two to create the look of an inviting country road A circular driveway makes it easy for visitors to come and go and provides a great centerpiece location inside the circle for an eye catching water fountain or statue No matter what design you implement a well crafted driveway generates wonderful curb appeal and increases the value of your home Site Map Corporate News amp Info Contact Us Advertise With Us Join Our Staff Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Copyright Homestore Inc 1999 2003 All rights reserved yEqual Housing Opportunity http www homestore com HomeGarden GarageDriveway Landscape asp poe homesiore 2 of 2 9 19 2003 9 29 27 PM Homestore com Car amp Garage Garage Planning Checklist homestore com Find Local Home Services Select a Category Indoors Home Improvement Decorate Outdoors Gardening Pools amp Spas Decks amp Patios Garage amp Driveway America s Home Loan Experts make it easy to refinance rie d E C Evans _ Start P BP ae Here ic http www homestore com HomeGarden GarageDriveway Checklist asp p0e homestore 1 of 2 9 19 2003 9 32 47 PM Garage Planning Checklist Ready to make your garage into the organized area you know it can be Good for you Bu
42. Likewise arbors can function as entry gates for properties surrounded by fencing Trellises Pergolas and Arbors Two terms often associated with arbors are pergola and trellis Any structure including an arbor designed specifically to support vines is often called a trellis now although traditional trellis design specifically involves the use of latticework Distinguishing pergolas from arbors is more of a challenge Oversimplifying for the sake of brevity it may help to focus on the fact that the word pergola is Italian Renaissance Italy loved its pergolas which were essentially arbors with masonry columns rather than wooden posts http landscaping about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor_5 htm 2 of 4 9 19 2003 1 01 56 AM Arbor Day History Pergolas Grape Arbors But this distinction based on whether the supports are wooden or masonry is breaking down now as people use the term pergola more loosely If there s any distinction at all that is still maintained perhaps it is that pergolas are structures of somewhat more substantial architecture than are arbors And if you re invited to a party at a house with a pergola you re more likely to be served sherry than plain old wine David Beaulieu previous 1 2 3 4 5 Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products
43. Norman about it Send your questions to Homeowners Clinic POPULAR MECHANICS 810 Seventh Ave New York NY 10019 While letters cannot be answered individually problems of general interest will be discussed in the column TAPERS 4 SERVICE TIP MAINTENANCE When you bring a new gas dryer or range home or move a gas appliance to a new location there are several things to be aware of so that the installation is troublefree and safe First the most important piece of advice is a general one and that is to make the connection from the appliance to the gas supply using some form of flexible connector This will allow movement of the appliance without the risk of breaking the seal on gastight connections an obvious fire hazard Second if you ve never worked with pipe before have a plumber or an appliance technician do the installation to be sure that it is gastight If you have experience working with pipe there are still several things to be mindful of 1 When joining threaded fittings be sure to make connections with compatible threads Iron pipe thread is wedge shaped and tapered It will not make a gastight connection when joined to a flare compression thread For example to make the connection to a dryer s black iron pipe nipple you have to use a fitting that has a female iron pipe thread on one end anda compression thread on the other 2 When working on black iron pipe use http www popularmechanics
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45. Shrub Fall Colors through the pictures in this landscape design photo Ch wand gallery Analyses accompany the images Some of em the landscape design samples covered are arbors Easy Landscaping fences focal points hillside landscaping and Landscape Plans making use of the concept of line to guide the Rock Gardens viewer s eye to where you want it to go Patios Walls Design for Birds Free Landscape Design Plan That is Deer Carden Pesis Proof Tick Proof Free landscaping plan to promote beauty and health Weed Control i on your borders Deer are garden pests but deer Bonsai Japanese ticks are worse than pests they re downright Shrubs Bushes dangerous To minimize infestation of these Lyme Decks and Arbors disease bearers follow a deer resistant border Links design This free landscape design plan is supplemented by pictures and descriptions of plants http landscaping about com cs designexamples1 1 of 4 9 19 2003 12 40 42 AM Landscape Design Ideas Pictures Gardens Landscape Design Ideas Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Fruit Trees Ground Cover Vines Garden Accents Houseplants Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter Enter Email Go ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improv
46. Step 7 will thus be redistributed to low http landscaping about com cs hardscapefences1 ht brick_patio htm 1 of 4 9 19 2003 1 21 58 AM Brick Patio Design How to Build a Brick Patio Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter Enter Email Go ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes gt Free Credit Report 10 Li 12 13 14 L5 Tips 1 areas and you ll end up with an even surface Tamp the sand down Now it s time to begin laying the brick patio flooring for real Begin in a corner pressing the bricks down into the sand Make them abut as closely together as possible Strike the bricks with a rubber mallet to settle them into the sand You want paving bricks for this project In the measurements that I m giving I m assuming 4 x 8 bricks about 2 thick Brick pavers come in other sizes but this size is easiest to work with For a design pattern I m suggesting the basket weave see link 2 below which links to an illustration of the basket weave design pattern The basket weave pattern is elegant yet simple requiring no cutting of bricks Avoiding cutting will save you in time mon
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48. The higher the grade the better the wood and the more you will have to pay One way to save money on your project is to choose the most appropriate grade not necessarily the highest grade for each element Redwood is usually graded for its appearance and for the percentage of heartwood versus sapwood it contains Among pure heartwoods Clear All Heart is the best grade then B Heart Construction Heart and Merchantable Heart in descending order Cedar grades starting with the highest quality are Architect Clear Architect Knotty and Custom Knotty These grades don t indicate whether the lumber is heartwood or sapwood Rough and Surfaced Lumber Most lumberyards handle both rough and surfaced lumber Rough lumber tends to be available only in lower grades with a correspondingly greater number of defects and a higher moisture content Surfaced lumber the standard for most construction and a must for formal decking comes in nearly all grades Nominal and surfaced sizes Be aware that a finished 2 by 4 is not 2 inches thick by 4 inches wide The nominal size of lumber is designated before the piece is dried and surfaced so the finished size is smaller Here are some examples America s Lighting Superstore 2 by 3 1 1 2 by 2 1 2 2 by 4 1 1 2 by 3 1 2 2 by 6 1 1 2 by 5 1 2 4 by 4 3 1 2 by 3 1 2 You may also run across decking boards with thickness designated in fractions for example 5 4 This tra
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50. about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor htm 2 of 4 9 19 2003 12 50 55 AM Building Garden Arbors Design How to Build Garden Arbors Cheap Note When I give lumber dimensions here am following a convention Please note that a 4x4 is not really 4 by 4 Sounds odd know But everyone calls them 4x4s so I m following that convention In fact they measure 3 5 x 3 5 Likewise the so called 2x4s are really 1 5 x 3 5 Tools to Build the Garden Arbor Wheelbarrow Garden hose Shovel Carpenter s level Jigsaw Circular saw or handsaw Drill Wood chisel Spade bit Stepladder File Tape measure Hammer Wrench On this page I ve supplemented the overview with photos illustrating steps involved in the building of an arbor Photo 1 above is a picture of the finished wooden garden arbor Photo 2 accessed by clicking on the first photo to open up the mini photo gallery is a picture illustrating an alignment tip Photo 3 accessed by clicking on the first photo to open up the mini photo gallery is a picture of a design you can cut into your rafter ends Step by step instructions to begin building an arbor are presented on the following pages beginning with some concrete work on Page 2 to ensure the sturdiness of your arbor design 1 2 3 4 5 next Email this page Sponsored Links http landscaping about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor htm 3 of 4 9 19 2003 12 50 55 AM Building Garden Arbors
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53. backyard deck doesn t Previous Articles Beginners have to be an extension of the house lendaseniing INGE the majority of decks do abut against From About Architecture eee eer a house wall Building such a deck Selecting Lumber for the Deck BUYER S GUIDE can present a challenge On this page i Related Resources discuss an alternative that is easier How to Build a Brick Patio Landscape Design freestanding decks About Landscapin Ornamental Trees aie Decks that rest smack up against a Subscribe to the Free Newsletter all relists USES house usually derive structural ron Shrub Fall Colors support on that end by being Address o Cheap Landscaping attached to the house with bolts or Easy Landscaping lag screws But you can t just blindly Landscape Plans Shove the bolt anywhere Since Rock Gardens you re trying to achieve structural Support the wood in that area Patios Wall needs to be part of something substantial something that is part atios Walls of the underlying framework of the house either the wall studs or Design for Birds floor joists But you and your deck need to gain access to this Garden Pests solid wood meaning you have to remove the siding of your Weed Control house in that area i e if your house is covered with clapboard Bonsai Japanese vinyl siding aluminum siding or beveled wood Shrubs Bushes Decks and Arbors For the non carpenter removing your house s siding is a pre
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55. bit The wider and deeper the holes the better 5 Fill these holes first with water then with a fertilizer high in nitrogen For instance you could use cow manure If you re using a commercial fertilizer instead make sure the first of the 3 numbers of the fertilizer s NPK is the highest for instance a straight nitrogen fertilizer such as 45 0 0 6 Soak the ground all around the tree stump Cover the tree stump with a plastic tarp The tarp will act as a barrier to help retain http landscaping about com cs lazylandscaping ht stump_removal htm 1 of 3 9 19 2003 1 19 11 AM Tree Stump Removal Stump Grinders Removing Tree Stumps Lawn Care moisture in and around the tree stump Year round Color 7 Apply an organic mulch over the plastic tarp and water it Gift Ideas thoroughly An organic mulch such as tree bark or hay will hold ene additional moisture keeping the area even wetter Wet mulch is also He Ee heavy which will help weigh the tarp down so that it doesn t blow away For additional weight roll some heavy stones onto the tarp Subject Library 8 The final thing you need to do for this project is to be patient You re speeding up the natural process of rotting by employing the All articles on this steps above but this technique is still not for those who need stump topic removal N O W 9 You ll reduce your wait however by periodically removing the mulch Stay up to date and tarp for a moment and once again th
56. com home_improvement clinic 2003 7 nhomeowners_clinic_703 index3 phtml 2 of 4 9 14 2003 4 05 27 PM Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q amp A Column July 2003 Teflon tape or pipe thread sealant that is certified for gas fittings On flare compression fittings use thread sealant only Be sure the sealant is rated for natural gas or propane or both Tape for working with gas fittings is yellow and is thicker than the white tape used for sealing water plumbing Both the pipe thread sealant and the tape are clearly labeled as approved for gas connections 3 In many cases the entire job can be simplified with a dryer or range connection kit This consists of a flexible connector a variety of fittings Teflon tape leak test solution and instructions These kits cost 20 to 25 4 If you find that an existing gas appliance in most cases a range is joined to the house s gas supply with a connector made from bare corrugated brass tubing be sure to replace it The Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC has issued a warning that this kind of connector has tubing that separates from its fittings Visit the CPSC Web site for more information at www cpsc gov cpscpub pubs gasconn html Finally be sure not to overtighten flare compression fittings A snug fit is all that is required to provide a gastight seal When you re done leak test all connections using a solution of dish detergent and water or use ready made leak test soluti
57. e Landscape Design With refinements relatively easy Stone Hardscape features include e Concrete Patio Floor Design e How to Build a Concrete e Fences and walls Patio e Patios and decks e Stone or brick walkways Cir Sema Wee TT PT e Gazebos and arbors e Landscape Design for e Statuary water gardens and Energy Conservation e Energy Conservation Through Landscape Design fountains If you were giving a room a total makeover you wouldn t start by hanging pictures and arranging knickknacks would you Of course not such fragile refinements would simply be in the way as you did the heavier work such as stripping the walls and moving furniture You save the refinements for last The way to begin a landscape makeover is not so very different in principle You begin with the heavier work the foundation for your landscape aesthetics leaving for last such icing on the cake as the planting of flower beds Some basic guidelines follow for getting your landscape design project underway Unity Vistas Privacy Screens e Your landscape should be in harmony with your home to ensure unity in the overall appearance of the property One consideration influencing unity is proportion Large trees are in proportion with large homes but are out of proportion with smaller homes When in doubt however leave the tree in place provided that it doesn t pose a Safety hazard e Accentuate desirable views If you live on a rural hillside
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64. it easily enough It Is in this sense that referred on Page 1 to the steps presented in this article as the essential steps If these steps are botched you ll probably have to start over from square one But if you get through them successfully the rest isn t too bad That s why I ve focused on the project s initial steps Once completed you ll simply install the other joists You ll use fasteners called seismic ties to attach the joists to the girders Let the joists at this end stick out beyond the girder willy nilly until they re all in place Then cut their ends off all at once at some predetermined distance from the piers These ends can be capped by a face board if you prefer that look Your final major step is cutting the decking boards themselves and nailing or screwing them to the tops of the joists Stagger the decking so that the seams don t all line up the deck will not only be more stable structurally this way but will also look better If http landscaping about com cs hardscapefences1 a deck_building 5 htm 2 of 4 9 19 2003 2 11 10 AM Cinder Blocks Deck Pictures Cinder Building Blocks your deck will be high off the ground building codes dictate adding a railing But believe me After all we ve been through up to this point the railing will be a piece of cake David Beaulieu previous 1 2 3 4 5 Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildl
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70. of 4 9 19 2003 1 02 57 AM Landscape Design Do It Yourself Landscape Designs gt Free Credit Report Sports or entertaining Answering these questions will help determine the appropriate landscape design for your needs Extensive lawn space is useful in a yard that will see a lot of social barbecues badminton and ball playing But if you are more interested in turning your yard into a retreat meant for serenity solitude and contemplation the role of turf grass may be reduced drastically in favor of trees The various aspects of practical landscape design are too numerous and too complex to discuss at length here Undoubtedly however one aspect that warrants inclusion in any introduction to landscape design is energy conservation A well planned incorporation of trees and shrubs in your yard as in the following examples is an effective means of energy conservation e Deciduous trees can be planted to the south and west of a home to serve as shade trees reducing summer air conditioning costs Because such trees will drop their leaves in winter they won t deprive your home of sunlight when you need it e Evergreen trees planted to the north and west of a home can serve as windbreaks as detailed by William C Welch By breaking the wind such trees will reduce your heating costs in winter e Likewise shrubs used as foundation plantings can reduce heating costs creating an insulating dead air space around the home Plan
71. of the roughness on the chiseled surface Repeat for each you ll have ten notches in all e Now that the cuts have been made the focus switches to attaching the boards together to assemble the garden arbor The first step in assembling the garden arbor is to line up the crosspieces and the 4x4 posts Once lined up properly you ll be boring a hole that will stretch through all three pieces of wood allowing you to insert a bolt that will unite the three pieces You ll begin at one post and then repeat the process on the other post Assembling the Garden Arbor http landscaping about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor_3 htm 2 of 4 9 19 2003 12 56 36 AM Garden Arbors Design Free Pictures Wood Arbors e If you re not confident enough with your measuring skills to pre bore all the holes and then fit everything together after then it s time to bring the crosspieces over to the 4x4 posts so that they can be lined up properly e First measure down 6 from the top of each post on either the outer or inner side doesn t matter which and mark it with a pencil For each post take a small piece of scrap lumber and screw it into the post with a couple of screws so that the top of the scrap lumber runs along the line you just drew Pick scrap lumber that is long enough so that it will protrude a couple of inches or so beyond each side of the post These little shelves will function as temporary supports for your crosspieces
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73. p Aae EEEE A E Girder Wood Past Ground Level 4 Pier P Footing Cross section of deck at the girder end This picture shows how the deck components stack up David Beaulieu lt lt Email to a friend cl Printer friendly version All Articles on Landscaping e Previous Articles From About Architecture e Selecting Lumber for the Deck Related Resources e How to Build a Brick Patio About Landscaping Subscribe to the Free Newsletter Your Email Using the measurements obtained from playing with the cinder blocks you can determine the length the posts need to be But the posts alone do not span the distance from the tops of the http landscaping about com cs hardscapefences1 a deck_building_5 htm 1 of 4 9 19 2003 2 11 10 AM The Essential Steps in Deck Cinder Blocks Deck Pictures Cinder Building Blocks Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes gt Free Credit Report piers to the bottom of the joists On this end of the deck we ll be using another piece of wood that will rest upon the posts called a girder The girder roughly corresponds to t
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77. to our newsletter Enter Email ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Searc Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes gt Free Credit Report h there s an easy way to avoid having to drill first from one side then from the other hoping the two holes will meet That s a bit too dicey for me Instead take the easy way out Bore through as far as you can you Should be able to get half way into the post anyhow then remove the crosspiece that you ve drilled through Now continue boring through the post You should be able at least to pierce the other crosspiece Then you can widen the entry by switching sides and boring through the other crosspiece e Now hammer the bolts through the holes and apply the washers and nuts e Take the rafters that you ve already notched and just Slip them over the crosspieces perpendicular to them The notches will tell you where they fit if you ve measured properly in your notching so this step is easy Attach the rafters to the crosspieces with deck screws Finally lay the 2x2s on top of the rafters perpendicular to them Attach with screws e And you re done Wait at least 6 months before staining your pressure treated wood Because of the wait involved before you can stain the wood of your garden arbor you won t be able to plant any vines on it for that first summer Instead spend the time looking at other peopl
78. transition from one level to another Exercise caution when moving from level to level so as to reduce slips and falls Grass or ground cover can be used to prevent erosion in large unpaved areas A medium slope can be graded to form a series of gradual levels each marked by a retaining wall and planted with ground cover A steep slope can often be conquered by a deck built beside the pool Steep slopes often require the attention of professional landscape architects and engineers however Besides their purely functional use in providing a connection between different levels steps and ramps play a major role in both grading the site and integrating buildings into the landscape They also separate areas direct foot traffic display plantings and on occasion even provide extra seating Copyright 2001 Sunset Publishing Corporation Just place your order today and receive for only 12 95 including shipping be handling Two boxes of our extraordinary coffee An amp cup eel Coffeemaker FREE Two Frank Loyd Wright Collection Mugs FREE gt Fe e he To Oo Go http www homestore com HomeGarden PoolSpa Landscape SNST_Style4 asp poe homestore 1 of 2 9 19 2003 8 16 41 PM Home Improvement Pools and Spas GEVALIA L Site Map Corporate News amp Info Contact Us Advertise With Us Join Our Staff Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Copyright Homestore Inc 1999 2003 All rights r
79. two part series on the five things to consider when buying sandpaper for your woodworking and finishing projects This part covers types of abrasives used in sandpaper and grit sizes Part 2 addresses binders backing material and optional adherence materials Read Archives How to Choose the Right Sandpaper Part 2 This is Part 2 in a two part series on the five things to consider when buying sandpaper for your woodworking and finishing projects This part covers binders backing material and optional adherence materials Part 1 addresses types of abrasives used in Sandpaper and grit sizes Read Archives How to Prepare Lumber for Your Woodworking Projects Your guide takes you through the eight steps on how to prepare lumber for your next woodworking project Whether you buy lumber rough or surfaced from the mill the lumber yard a home center or a specialty wood store you have to prepare the lumber for use Read Archives Planning for Wood Expansion and Contraction Wood expands and shrinks Your guide discusses why wood moves provides a formula for calculating the movement and points out where wood movement can be an important consideration in your project design Read Archives A Hand Tools List for the Beginner Every woodworker needs hand tools Here s a list of tools for the http woodworking about com index htm once true amp 1 of 3 9 14 2003 4 16 38 PM Woodworking Sources General Sources Hand Tools
80. use well planned attractive decks and terraces adjacent to the house give a feeling of added space to interior rooms Attractive long lasting outdoor furniture and accessories such as water features sculpture and container plants can be useful and enrich outdoor living areas Some families have several outdoor living areas Small terraces adjacent to bedrooms bath areas and dining rooms are becoming more popular A terrace may be placed away from the home to take advantage of a striking view good breezes or the shade of an unusually beautiful tree Public and Entrance Areas A large front yard is often a questionable use of land and resources The parklike expanses found in some of our older subdivisions are pleasant but of little practical value If your lot is small and building codes allow consider developing the entrance area as a courtyard providing more use area for the family If street parking is a problem use part of this area for off street parking Parking and enclosed front courts can be both attractive and functional Provide shade where it will most benefit your home s energy conservation Keep plantings simple with shrub masses groundcovers and flowering trees used to serve real purposes Build walks and drives well and have them as direct and convenient as possible Walks should be a minimum of 3 1 2 feet and preferably 4 feet wide Provide a larger paved area at the entrance if possible since people tend to co
81. 03a htm PM ss13_ landscaping 1 of 4 9 19 2003 1 02 57 AM Landscape Design Do It Yourself Landscape Designs Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Fruit Trees Ground Cover Vines Garden Accents Houseplants Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter Enter Email Go ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes More of this Feature e Part 2 Trees and Hardscape in Landscape Design e Part 3 Outdoor Lighting and Gardens in Landscape Design What is landscape design To be Sure both landscape and design are common everyday words not terms that would send you scurrying to a dictionary But asking ourselves as do it yourselfers exactly what landscape design entails is a useful exercise by exploring all of its ins and outs we may discover an aspect of this diverse field that we ve been overlooking all this time Let s begin answering the question with a basic definition of landscape design for homeowners that considers both aesthetics and energy conservation Related Resources e Landscape Design Theory for Beginners e deas for Home Landscaping e Landscape Design FAQs Elsewhere on the Web e Landscape Desig
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98. Plans Rock Gardens Patios Walls Design for Birds Garden Pests Weed Control Bonsai Japanese Shrubs Bushes Decks and Arbors Links Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Fruit Trees Ground Cover Vines Garden Accents Arbors Garden Arbor Steps Instructions for Building Do It Yourself Arbors On the present page we begin with foundations for garden arbors digging post holes plumbing the arbor s posts and pouring the concrete that will hold them in place e Dig 2 holes spaced as far apart as you want the main posts of your garden arbor to stand in the project photographed here the posts stand about 8 apart on center Make the holes about 1 wide and 3 deep e Place about 1 2 of gravel or crushed stone into the holes for drainage e Set one 4x4 arbor post in one hole the other in the other hole e Lay a board across the tops of the two arbor posts Place a carpenter s level on the board If the board is level your posts are standing at equal heights which is what you want Otherwise page 2 Ensuring the posts remain plumb by bracing them with scrap lumber David Beaulieu D Email to a friend CJ Printer friendly version All Articles on Landscaping e Previous Articles Join the Discussion e Solving Drainage Problems Related Resources e How to Build Brick Patios e Backyard Water Fountains e How to Build Concrete Patios About Landscaping Subscribe to the Free Newsletter You
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104. and Bread Box Amateur Woodworker offers a free plan and instructions for building a Bread Box Tools required are a drill sander jigsaw and router Build An Office Desk Popular Mechanics has a free project plan materials list plus instructions for a office desk that starts on this page Building An Inexpensive Wine Rack from About com l l Your About Wine Guide Lisa Shea has very nice colored photos and free instructions for building a wine rack with plywood and PVC pipe Bungalow Mailbox Popular Woodworking magazine offers a free download construction drawing in PDF format of a Bungalow Mailbox Byrdcliffe Cabinet Popular Woodworking magazine offers a free download construction drawing in PDF format of a Byrdcliffe Cabinet A Cabinetmaker s Toolchest Ralph Brendler offers his free basic plans and a description of a toolchest CD Carousel new Freeplans com offers a free detailed plan and instructions for building a CD Carousel that looks like it could hold somewhere around 96 CDs CD Holder http woodworking about com hobbies woodworking library weekly aa021499 htm 3 of 6 8 11 2001 3 20 28 PM Free Woodworking Plans Woodworking Minwax has this page that has free assembly diagrams procedure information tips plus a tools and materials list in order to make a CD Holder Chattahoochee Chair Wolmanized offers this page with material list and detailed plan Classic Winter Sled
105. andscape asp poe homestore 1 of 2 9 19 2003 9 29 27 PM 10 Driveway Dress up Ideas Make your strip of tar into something stunning By Patrick Milehan Your driveway is one of the first features visitors notice about your home By making it eye catching and instilling it with character you can present a warm inviting feeling to welcome your visitors These 10 ideas can give your driveway a refreshing makeover that complements your home and personality 1 Add Foliage Planting trees and bushes along your driveway creates an interesting border that s sure to attract attention By mixing plant types you can add a beautiful array of color and fragrance to your yard 2 Install a Trellis A trellis provides a wonderful focal point for your home and can create the illusion of a larger home You can plant fast growing vines around the structure to create a beautiful green wall with ample character 3 Create a Brick Driveway If you re up for a completely new look change the paving material Although brick entails more work and money than other choices it creates an elegant entryway to your home and can be purchased in many colors and sizes to match most any color scheme Lay the bricks in a variety of designs including circles waves or checkerboard to personalize your driveway 4 Plant a Privacy Bed If you share your driveway with a neighbor plant shrubs and flowers between the entryways to create a small but colorful priva
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108. ate By Sarah Gleim Just place your order today and receive for euiceole The right landscaping can turn your concrete only 12 95 Gardening hole in the ground pool into a refreshing including shipping Pools amp Spas backyard oasis just in time for summer amp handling However creating your own aquatic Garden of Construction Small Spaces Eden isn t as simple as you might think There Iwo ores of ic Equipment Charleston South are many things involved in landscaping a pool Sa Mealy coag Carolina that most homeowners just don t think about Landscape Photo Gallery says Jeff Rugg a registered landscape architect outside Chicago If you re going to Planning do it yourself you need to consider things like types of plants maintenance and even Pool Styles shading from trees before you start planting Decks amp Patios oe Susan Cusick a landscape designer in Wenatchee Wenatchee Wash says it s equally important ke Garage amp Driveway Washington to consider your lifestyle and activity level If you really want a garden around the pool you An B cup Thermal need to recognize that plants will always Coffeemaker FREE shed she says And that often means more maintenance America s Home Loan Experts make it easy to refinance So if you re the do it yourself type and want to create a unique landscape for your pool keep ample Design these 10 basic rules in mind before you tackle Rancho Santa Fe
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113. by 10 that s just a naming convention It s really 1 5 x 9 5 Getting Started With the Deck Construction Preparing the Site Upon finishing your deck design plans and assembling the necessary tools and supplies step one of construction will begin preparing the site This step is necessary if you ll be building the deck over an area that is currently grass covered Once you know how large a rectangle you want the finished deck to occupy measure out this area and make marks on the ground to indicate where the deck will lie To ensure that your rectangle is true measure diagonally from corner to corner both ways i e upper left to lower right and upper right to lower left You want these measurements to be equal Using a shovel remove any grass or weeds from this measured area to form your working space Later before closing off this working space with decking apply mulch over this space to Suppress weeds But for now your main concern is to furnish yourself with as level a working space as possible This will be important later in the project when you dig holes for concrete piers which need to end up at the same height You ll be more likely to achieve this if you start off on level ground On Page 3 we ll take a look at what may be one of the major decisions you ll need to make in your deck building project previous 1 2 3 4 5 next Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wi
114. by the part of the tree from which it came The inactive wood nearest the center of a living tree is called heartwood Sapwood next to the bark contains the growth cells Heartwood is more resistant to decay Click ta Close Panel Click to enlarge Photo Philip Harvey sapwood is more porous and absorbs preservatives and other chemicals more efficiently Among heartwoods the most decay resistant and termite proof species you can buy are redwood and cedar This durability combined with their natural beauty makes them favorites for decking On the other hand they are softer weaker and more expensive than ordinary structural woods such as Douglas fir and Southern pine To get the best of both worlds most professional designers use fir or another structural wood for a deck s substructure but redwood or cedar for decking benches and railings For any wood nearer than 6 inches to the ground or to http www homestore com HomeGarden PatiosDecks Guide SNST_Lumber1 asp poe homestore 1 of 3 9 19 2003 8 57 34 PM Sunset Ideas for Great Patios and Decks concrete foundations though choose decay resistant heartwood or pressure treated wood Grades Lumber is sorted and graded at the mill Generally lumber grades represent several factors natural growth characteristics Such as knots defects resulting from milling errors and commercial drying and preserving treatments that affect strength durability and appearance
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117. ces are prepared we need to prepare the vertical planks Firstly take one of the two shorter vertical pieces and nominate it as the left vertical Cut out grooves that are 3 8 deep and 1 1 2 in matching the cut on the horizontal pieces at the following positions from the bottom e Bottom to 2 1 4 high e 10 3 4 to 13 e 20 1 2 to 22 3 4 29 3 4 to top Next take the second small vertical and nominate it as the middle right vertical Make a mirror image of the above grooves in this piece so that the horizontal planks will slot in The one difference 1s that the base to 2 1 4 high cut should be made as a lap joint 1 e all the way across the wood rather than just 1 1 2 in in order to slot into the middle groove cut out of the base plank http woodworking about com gi dynamic offsite htm site http www am 2Dwood com july99 baby html 3 of 7 9 14 2003 3 50 09 PM About com http www am wood com july99 baby html 2 Prepare front frame pieces left side Now take one of the two longer vertical planks and nominate it as the right vertical Cut out grooves that are 3 8 deep and 1 1 2 in matching the cut on the horizontal pieces at the following positions from the bottom e Bottom to 2 1 4 high e 17 1 2 to 19 3 4 e 33 1 4 to top Next take the second long vertical and nominate it as the middle left vertical Make a mirror image of the above grooves in this piece so that the horizontal planks will sl
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119. ck door But shy not consider a succession of patios and level changes connected by steps or a secluded getaway deck to make use of an attractive corner of your property Perhaps you could even reclaim a forsaken side yard Some of the possibilities are discussed below L AND U SHAPED SPACES A house with an L or U shape almost cries out for a patio or deck Surrounding house walls already form an enclosure a privacy screen and a decorative structure overhead such as an arbor pergola or even a simple roof complete the outdoor room Often such a site can be gracefully accessed from several different parts of the house Click t to enlarge WRAPAROUNDS A flat lot is a natural candidate for a wraparound patio which enlarges the apparent size of the house while allowing access from any room along its course If there s a gentle grade rise above it with a slightly elevated wraparound deck which the Japanese call an engawa Click to enlarge DETACHER SITES Perfect for serving as a quiet retreat a detached patio or deck can be built on either a flat or a sloping lot and looks very much at home in a casual cottage garden landscape Create access to it with a direct walkway or a meandering garden path A patio roof privacy screen or small fountain can make such a space even more enjoyable Click to enlarge MULTILEVEL DECKS AND PATIOS Just place your eae dey and receive for only 12 95 including shippin
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121. d and true principles are the cornerstones of the world s picture perfect gardens The basic elements of landscape design theory are Color Form see picture on Page 2 Line see picture on Page 3 Scale Texture see picture above These five elements must be considered in designing both the hardscape and softscape of a landscape the latter consisting mainly of gardens lawns shrubs and trees While color is self explanatory for our purposes and scale is simply the size of one component relative to adjacent components the other three elements require some explanation What can make these terms confusing is the fact that their meanings intertwine with each other as we ll see on Page 2 Next page gt Defining Form Line and Texture in Landscape Design Theory gt Page 1 2 3 http landscaping about com library weekly aa091102a htm 2 of 4 9 19 2003 12 45 43 AM Landscape Design Ideas Pictures LANDSCAPE DESIGN IDEAS Advertising gt Free Credit Report Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products for garden wildlife We have a free shipping offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed http www GardenBirds com Sponsored Link InsideSun Discount Garden Supplies InsideSun is your one stop shop for growing needs Complete 400w HPS system only 90 Huge discoun
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124. ditional hardwood term means five quarter or a nominal 1 1 4 inches 4 4 would indicate a 1 inch thickness The actual thickness of these surfaced boards is usually about 1 4 inch less than the nominal measurement Treated Lumber Though redwood and cedar heartwoods resist decay and termites other woods that contact the ground or trap water may quickly rot and lose their strength For this reason less durable types such as Southern pine and Western hem fir are often factory treated with preservatives to protect them from rot insects and other sources of decay These woods are generally less expensive and in many areas more readily available than redwood or cedar They can be used for surface decking as well as for structural members such as posts beams and joists http www homestore com HomeGarden PatiosDecks Guide SNST_Lumber1 asp poe homestore 2 of 3 9 19 2003 8 57 34 PM Sunset Ideas for Great Patios and Decks Working with treated lumber isn t always a pleasure Compared with redwood and cedar which are easy to cut and nail or screw treated wood is often hard and brittle and more likely to warp or twist Moreover some people object to its typically greenish brown color applying a stain can conceal it and the staplelike incisions that usually cover it some types come without these marks Because the primary preservative used contains chromium a toxic metal you should wear safety glasses and a dust mask when cutting tr
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130. e now ready to begin digging Pier holes should extend below the frost line to avoid heaving during freeze and thaw cycles Dig each hole the same depth again using the plumb bob as a guide At the bottom apply a layer of crushed stone Mix concrete and build a small form for a square concrete footing according to building codes Let the concrete cure You are now ready to do more concrete work this time for the pier itself Hardware stores carry a waxed cardboard tube used as a circular concrete form J ust set this form on the cured footing plumb it and mix and pour more concrete Etching marks on the forms to serve as guides make each pier the same height Reinforce the concrete with rebar You ll want the top of your concrete piers to be about 2 above ground level Before the concrete cures place a post base onto the top of each pier These post bases will allow you to unite the wooden posts you re using with the concrete piers Allow the concrete to cure again One of the biggest challenges in deck building will be encountered at this point in the project making the house end and the opposite end of the deck the same height More than at any other step this is the place to apply the do it yourself carpenter s golden rule Play around with it first as much as possible to get the right alignment before cutting anything or securing anything Otherwise you only have one chance to get it right in which case don t like my
131. e s arbors and see what plant choices catch your eye Climbing roses and wisteria are two widespread aesthetic uses for arbors Meanwhile trellising grapes on arbors is a traditional horticultural use of arbors But at this point in the discussion we have moved beyond the building of arbors to a treatment of their function And that along with other arbor miscellany is the subject of Page 5 previous 1 2 3 4 5 next Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products for garden wildlife We have a free shipping offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed httpo www GardenBirds com Sponsored Link http landscaping about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor_4 htm 2 of 3 9 19 2003 12 58 23 AM Free Plan for Garden Arbor Free Plans Easy Garden Arbors InsideSun Discount Garden Supplies InsideSun is your one stop shop for growing needs Complete 400w HPS system only 90 Huge discounts on MH too Light systems and bulbs hydroponics nutrients CO2 carbon scrubbers and more http www insidesun com Sponsored Link Home Harvest Garden Supply Fertilizers compost soil discount seeds greenhouses nursery supplies pest controls pots propagation hydroponics season extenders grow lights and lots more at Home Harvest Garden Supply http nhomeharvest com Sponsored Link Ke
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138. er Easy Landscaping daunting Landscape Plans Rock Gardens Well you ve come to the right place Patios Walls This article is meant to serve as a springboard for those interested in building decks who seek information geared for the beginner SES er Se It is beyond the scope of this article to provide an exhaustive Garden Pests treatise on all aspects of constructing decks But the article should Weed Control provide novices with enough information to get them started 1 ll Bonsai Japanese focus on the essential steps in deck building with emphasis on Shrubs Bushes the initial steps that get the project off on a sound footing Space does not permit treatment of the finishing touches such as railings and deck sealers My goal is simply to furnish you with a solid foundation both literally and figuratively Decks and Arbors Links Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Once beginners get started on a project as complex as this one Fruit Trees one of their most obvious needs will be to ask questions An Ground Cover Vines opportunity to do so will arise when they shop for lumber and Garden Accents other supplies for the deck project at a hardware store The hardware store can be a great source of free information But to Houseplants ask intelligent questions you need some knowledge of the subject http landscaping about com cs hardscapefences1 a deck_building htm 1 of 4 9 19 2003 1 52 54 AM Deck Design Do It Yourse
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140. eri line I s n wee eee Be eK HK eee ce ee ee Ul Le Ce E I Step Seven Always indicate compass directions in relation to the house by drawing an arrow N gt pointing north You may also want to show the direction of the rising sun In winter the sun rises a little south of east and sets a little south of west In summer the sun rises somewhat north of east and sets somewhat north of west http landscaping about com gi dynamic offsite nsion 2Fhomelandscape 2Fbaseplan 2Fbaseplan html 3 of 4 9 19 2003 1 30 40 AM About com http aggie horticulture tamu edu extension homelandscape baseplan baseplan html SEASONAL SUN ANGLES WHICH WILL AFFECT THE DESIGN OF THE LANDSCAPE ie SUMMER Home Needs Site Diagram Materials Plants Landscape Construction Accessories http landscaping about com gi dynamic offsite nsion 2Fhomelandscape 2Fbaseplan 2Fbaseplan html 4 of 4 9 19 2003 1 30 40 AM About com http aggie horticulture tamu edu extension homelandscape diagram diagram html Abeut E Featured Link a Back tothe Topic Site a Turn off the top frame Diagram Diagram and place space needs Again tape tracing paper over your plot plan and go back to your list of needs from step two Place needs and activities where they can serve best and provide enough space for each need For example and outdoor living area should be of sufficient size for the use it will receive Rather than decide upon the
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142. etached patio surrounds a formal water garden The concrete pavers are rigidly rectangular but softened by abundant border plantings The pond is home to thick growing water lilies soray fountains add sound and movement to the colorful spectacle Click to enlarge Photo Philip Harvey l Three water features in one this men combination wall fountain spa garden pond Soest eye ete contrasts diagonal tile diamonds in glossy colors with an earthier backdrop of conventional brick Click to enlarge Photo Philip Harvey Formal as can be the view through this classical masonry arch highlights a wall fountain a marble lined spa and the enclosed courtyard patio beyond Click to enlarge Photo Philip Harvey Copyright 2000 Sunset Publishing Corporation All rights reserved Site Map Corporate News amp Info Contact Us Advertise With Us Join Our Staff Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Copyright Homestore Inc 1999 2003 All rights reserved ayEqual Housing Opportunity http www homestore com HomeGarden PatiosDecks Ideas SNST_Water1 asp po0e homestore 9 19 2003 8 56 19 PM Sunset Ideas for Great Patios and Decks LAMPS PLUS homestore come MVO PET ESP UD erir ugna suene click here Homes by REALTOR com New Homes Apartments amp Rentals YI Senior Housing Home Finance J Moving BT Home amp Garden Find Local Home Services Frama America s Lighting hn Set hla
143. ews and caulk the holes to further seal off your work from moisture problems A slight space must also be left between the header and the wall to allow rain to run freely down between the wall and the back of the header averting rot If you Slide washers onto the lag screws or bolts in the back before securing the header you ll create the spacing you need Tighten the bolts or lag screws That takes care of the house end of the deck On Page 4 we ll proceed to the sides as well as to the opposite end previous 1 2 3 4 5 next Email this page http landscaping about com cs hardscapefences1 a deck_building_3 htm 2 of 3 9 19 2003 2 05 26 AM Building a Freestanding Backyard Deck Do It Yourself Deck Design Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products for garden wildlife We have a free shipping offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed http www GardenBirds com Sponsored Link InsideSun Discount Garden Supplies InsideSun is your one stop shop for growing needs Complete 400w HPS system only 90 Huge discounts on MH too Light systems and bulbs hydroponics nutrients CO2 carbon scrubbers and more http www insidesun com Sponsored Link Home Harvest Garden Supply Fertilizers compost soil discount seeds greenhouses nursery supplies pest controls pots propagation hydroponics
144. ey and frustration Run a mason s line across your forms as you proceed row by row in laying your bricks The mason s line will serve as a guide for evenness After laying the bricks spread some sand over them With a broom work this sand into the cracks Then with a garden hose gently spray the bricks so the sand will settle between the cracks If the cracks still aren t totally filled repeat Step 14 Now you re done For a graphic illustration of the basket weave design pattern see the basket weave page This is an attractive flooring design without any brick cutting The key to keeping the project pressure free is Step 3 For the mathematically challenged it s comforting to know ahead of time that all the bricks will fit within the frame and fit tightly As you lay bricks Steps 9 13 kneel neither on the sand nor directly on the bricks Kneel instead on plywood atop the bricks You don t want to make the sand uneven or dislodge the bricks Rectangular plans work best for small patios To soften the rigid lines simply plant container gardens along the edges For larger patios consider curved designs but be ready to cut bricks A brick that s 4x8x2 makes this project go more smoothly in a basket weave design you want the widths of 2 bricks to equal the length of 1 so that you can develop a clean checkerboard pattern http landscaping about com cs hardscapefences1 ht brick_patio htm 2 of 4 9 19 200
145. ffering but complementary grade levels textures colors and shapes arouse visual interest both horizontally and vertically You might vary an expanse of pavement with different paving materials for instance or plant shrubs in groupings of various heights and colors Proportion demands that the various forms materials and open spaces of your landscape be in scale with one another Nothing looks more out of place than a small pool in a yard as flat and expansive as a football field or a patio that looks more like a parking lot than an entertainment area Landscape elements need to be in scale not only with each other but also with your house lot and pool or spa If your lot is extremely large try breaking the space up into several distinct areas Screens plantings http www homestore com HomeGarden PoolSpa Landscape SNST_Style2 asp poe homestore 1 of 2 9 19 2003 8 11 10 PM Home Improvement Pools and Spas patios or walks become borders or barriers that can divide your yard into intimate areas To maintain proportion in a small lot keep things simple and uncluttered Tall vertical screens used to enclose a small area will actually make it seem larger as will solid paving Use plants with restraintoverplanting adds clutter GEVALIA L When selecting plants keep their ultimate sizes and shapes in mind Though a young plant may suit the proportion of your lot within a few years it may grow so tall that the effect is spoi
146. finite budget Fortunately even a small garage effectively used is a large amount of useable space Whether you re going to use the space as a garage garage plus work area or solely as a living space the first step is to carefully evaluate your needs It s also a good time to look into building code and permit requirements Codes and permits are designed to ensure the quality and safety of your home you ignore them at your own risk Check with your building department before beginning any home improvement project Bob Saunders owner of Vista Builders in Los Angeles concurs had a homeowner who ignored code ignored permits and converted his garage into a recreation room It turned out local code required a garage or at least a carport and as there was no place to put either one he was stuck He had to hire me to turn it back into a garage The decision to do a project yourself or to hire a contractor depends on the project s magnitude and your skill level With basic skills you can produce a great reorganization project You can buy shelving cabinets pegs and hooks to turn your garage into useable space by yourself on a weekend More ambitious projects could require a plumber electrician or even a contractor Assess your skill level time constraints and knowledge of codes and permits to decide if your project requires a professional If you re planning to convert an attached garage into a living area yourself you better
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148. g These resources will help To further enhance your outdoor living spaces find out how to build wooden garden Landscaping FAQs arbors pehaps right over your decks Landscape Design Ornamental Trees The Essential Steps in Building Backyard Decks Decks extend your living space out into the Fall Foliage Trees Shrub Fall Colors backyard This article is geared for do it yourself i deck design and construction Call it Deck Building Cheap Landscapin 101 You ll be made aware of the challenges that Easy Landscaping await you in your initial foray into deck construction Landscape Plans Common sense problem solving is emphasized Rock Gardens Patios Walls Building Arbors To Trellis Plants Shade Decks How to build an arbor Arbors complement decks nicely providing shade Step by step instructions for landscaping beginners seeking to build a wooden Design for Birds Garden Pests Weed Control garden arbor supplemented by photos The free Bonsai Japanese arbor plan is designed for do it yourselfer it s easy Shrubs Bushes to follow and implement Tips accompany this free Decks and Arbors landscape design plan showing how to keep the ERRE project as simple as possible http landscaping about com cs decksandarbors 1 of 3 9 19 2003 1 50 28 AM Building Decks Design and Construction of Garden Arbors Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Fruit Trees Ground Cover Vines Garden Accents Houseplants P
149. ght to the taller level At this time you should also add a small strengthening bar to the bottom middle of the frame running from front to back To add it glue and screw into place from the front and back 9 Add tops The final strengthening trick is adding to table tops First add the larger lower top This should overhang the front and left hand side by 1 over hanging the back by 1 2 To attach this top glue and nail or screw down into the frame Add the smaller top to the higher part of the table next Again the overhang should be 1 to the front and both sides http woodworking about com gi dynamic offsite htm site http www am 2Dwood com july99 baby html 5 of 7 9 14 2003 3 50 09 PM About com http www am wood com july99 baby html 10 Add edging strip and molding to top Add the edging strip to front and sides of both tops Use glue and small finishing nails to hold the strip into place against the plywood edge of the table top Next add the small molding to the meeting point between the top and the main frame thus making the two look more like one unit 11 Make base panel and attach to base To finish off the main unit we need to add a base board that will serve as feet This is one solid plank that runs the entire length of the unit Route a curve out of the top side to round it off see diagram Add to from and sides using a mitered cut at each end using screws and glue The board should overlap 1
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152. he Basics of the Garden Arbor Design An Overview Think of this project as involving five architectural layers 1 Concrete placed underground will secure the structure 2 Two 4X4 posts will be sunk into that concrete click below for more images The Garden Arbor David Beaulieu Email to a friend Cd Printer friendly version All Articles on Landscaping e Previous Articles Join the Discussion e Solving Drainage Problems Related Resources e How to Build Brick Patios e Backyard Water Fountains e How to Build Concrete Patios About Landscaping Subscribe to the Free Newsletter Your Email Address subscribe Two 1x6 crosspieces will run along the sides of these posts at the very top perpendicular to them One Ground Cover Vines 3 Garden Accents http landscaping about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor htm 1 of 4 9 19 2003 12 50 55 AM Building Garden Arbors Design How to Build Garden Arbors Cheap Houseplants Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes gt Free Credit Report crosspiece will be on the outer side the other on the
153. he header board at the other end in the sense that it will serve as the support for the joists But there s an important difference Joists will hang from the header board using joist hangers which keeps them on the same level as the header board but on the opposite end joists will rest on top of the girder The girder will be the length of the header board plus 3 Deck builders often unite 2 boards to form a nice thick girder for instance two 2x10s to form in essence a 4x10 Therefore it is the height of the joist plus the height of the girder plus the height of the post that the temporary cinder blocks Spanned vertically Or to put it another way Take the distance covered by the cinder blocks from top to bottom subtract the height of the joist and the height of the girder from it and you ll have the height needed for the posts see picture at upper right Cut posts accordingly With both the posts and the girder cut to the right lengths assemble them to form a unit using post caps Transfer this unit onto the concrete piers using the post bases previously installed in the concrete to fasten the posts to the piers Once the post and girder unit is secured to the piers the top of the girder should meet the bottoms of the two outermost joists If so we ve successfully completed the hard part of this project Although it s still possible to screw something up later in the project we d probably be able to rectify
154. here firmly rooted in the ground What s the best way for removing tree stumps Stump grinders can be rented but are expensive Manual removal is cheap but has the drawback of being labor intensive Instead will focus on another cheap alternative that is also easy But be forewarned It requires some patience You can use a mattock for manual stump removal David Beaulieu Difficulty Easy Time Required 1 Hour Here s How 1 The first step is your decision on which technique to use If you opt for manual removal of tree stumps use a mattock Its broad end allows you to dig around the stump the other end functions as an axe for chopping your way through tree roots Dig and chop your way under the rootball to the taproot For large tree stumps taproots may be large enough to require cutting with a full size axe 2 The rest of this article focuses on another technique which is essentially a way to hasten the natural processes that would eventually break down the tree stump anyhow even if you didn t lift a finger But to hurry nature along you ll be supplying 2 ingredients in unnatural quantities to speed up the rotting process nitrogen and water 3 But first using a chain saw cut the stump down as close to the ground as you can without allowing the chain saw s teeth to strike the ground this would dull your chain 4 Drill holes a few inches deep into the tree stump in numerous places using your widest drill
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167. l Service areas can also contain a compost pile or space for cutting flowers and vegetables Consider screening the service area from view with either structures or plants to make it an attractive as well as functional part of the landscape Recreation or Active Sports Area Features such as a swimming pool shuffle board and tennis courts require considerable Space and investment A tennis court is normally 120 x 60 feet and a badminton court 1s 22 x 44 feet swimming pools vary in size If some of these facilities are on your list of needs but not practical for immediate installation you may consider leaving open turf areas that can be used for badminton other games and play http landscaping about com gi dynamic offsite tension 2Fhomelandscape 2Fdiagram 2Fdiagram html 2 of 4 9 19 2003 1 33 37 AM About com http aggie horticulture tamu edu extension homelandscape diagram diagram html Outdoor Living and Entertaining Areas Terraces and patios are an integral part of many Texas homes and should be located if possible where they will receive summer breezes and afternoon shade If sun is a problem add trees of overhead shading structures Outdoor living areas are usually adjacent to living areas of the house where they can easily be served and seen from inside With the cost of interior floor space at an all time high outdoor living areas can economically add entertaining and living space Even when not in
168. l If a flat expanse of grass just isn t inherently interesting enough for your tastes you ll probably want flowering trees see photo above in your landscape design And you ll certainly want to have a garden of some sort Gardens can take many forms e There are of course vegetable gardens Do not underestimate the aesthetic potential of vegetable gardens Evenly planted rows of leafy vegetables for instance can be very attractive Cucumber plants can be trained up a trellis or over an arbor just as any other vine can e Another garden type that can yield aesthetic as well as culinary delights is the herb garden The knot garden pleasing to the eye for those who enjoy design patterns is often composed of herbs e Cottage gardens typically rely heavily on perennial flowers Evocative of the traditional English countryside of the peasants cottage gardens represent the informal design style For more on the historical debate between formal and informal landscape design camps please consult History of http landscaping about com library weekly aa011603c htm 2 of 5 9 19 2003 1 09 21 AM Gardens Outdoor Lighting Garden Design Principles Landscape Design gt Free Credit Report e The formal landscape design style has traditionally relied heavily on shrubs tightly organized into hedges forming geometric patterns e Water gardens have already been mentioned Another garden type that relies heavily on a natural element othe
169. l Foliage Trees Should be of equal length Shrub Fall Colors 2 Dig out the area to a depth of 8 With a level check that Cheap Landscaping your excavation s floor slopes 1 4 per running foot away Eau LAndceanin from the house for drainage so water will run away from the I house and patio Landscape Plans 3 Doa test run by laying your brick pattern to check your Rock Gardens measurements This way if your initial measurement was Patios Walls off you can correct it now There should be about 2 extra Design for Birds all along the perimeter Garden Pests 4 This extra 2 along the perimeter is for the insertion of brick Weed Control edging the bricks are about 2 thick Stand the bricks on E end shoulder to shoulder Tap them into place with a Bonsai Japanese rubber mallet Shrubs Bushes 5 The idea in Step 4 is to frame the rectangular area Decks and Arbors Remove the bricks that you laid as a test run Pour crushed Links stone into this framed area to a depth of 4 Hedges Fences 6 Tamp down the stone Lay landscape fabric down over the Compost and Mulch stone to suppress potential weeds later Now pour 2 of sand over the landscape fabric Use a long 2x4 as a screed LU F see link 1 below Ground Cover Vines 7 Starting at one end of the rectangle run this screed along Garden Accents the sand leveling the sand out You want the sand s level to Houseplants end up 2 below the tops of the edging bricks 8 Excess sand in
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187. n for Energy Conservation e Energy Conservation Through Landscape Design Definition of Landscape Design The art of arranging or modifying the features of the grounds around a home to improve the property from an aesthetic and or practical standpoint This definition however raises the questions Aesthetic for whom and Practical for whom The issue of aesthetics in particular is fraught with subjectivity Frankly what I find to be an ideally attractive landscape might not excite you at all But this does not mean that nothing needs to be said about landscape aesthetics for the do it yourselfer You may have your own distinct tastes but there are still useful guidelines to discuss that will help you achieve maximum aesthetic impact on your landscape If your property is destined for the real estate market please consult Ideas for Home Landscaping to learn specifically about sellers guidelines essentially you will need to take into account the tastes of potential buyers If instead you are landscaping simply to suit your own tastes you ll want to keep in mind the general design guidelines for landscape aesthetics discussed in Part 2 and Part 3 Practical Landscape Design Energy Conservation With Trees Land Use How will your yard be used Do you have children who are active outdoors Do you yourself plan on using your yard for exercise http landscaping about com library weekly aa011603a htm PM ss13_landscaping 2
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191. ng Grass Lawns Clover s Easy Alternative What do clover lawns have over grass lawns How about drought tolerance low maintenance cost Savings and environmental safety Interested Clover is insect resistant and competes well with weeds making it a low maintenance substitute for grass Mowing watering and other lawn care is also reduced with clover Clover is a boon to the lazy Saving time and energy http landscaping about com cs lazylandscaping 2 of 5 9 19 2003 1 12 11 AM Easy Landscaping Tips Free Easy Landscaping Ideas gt Free Credit Report Ratchet Anvil Hand Pruners for Easy Landscape Pruning With ratchet anvil pruners it s easy to cut thick tree branches that regular pruners would stand no chance against The ratchet settings multiply your hand s power so that you don t have to do the work the tool does it for you As you cut through a branch the ratchet clicks and moves to the next setting providing ever increasing pressure as you cut Book Review Jerry Baker s Plants Are Still Like People Famous for his home remedies for plants Baker is just as adept at offering chemical solutions And he is not just a plant doctor but also has a keen eye for what makes a landscape beautiful Follow Baker s Plants are like people analogy from chapter to information packed chapter as he sets us Straight about lawns and gardens trees and shrubs annuals and perennials Pussy Willows Easy to Grow
192. ng by means of a relationship diagram is discussed How To Draw a Landscape Plan Part A very detailed presentation from Texas A amp M Examples of plans provided This resource even provides the symbols commonly used by professional landscape architects to in drawing up their design plans How to Draw a Landscape Plan Part II Part II of the Texas A amp M Extension s detailed instructions on planning a landscape Tracing paper is placed over the plan drawn in Part and sketches are made delineating areas of the landscape based on needs The five areas used as examples are for work or service recreation or active sports outdoor living and entertaining public and entrance and children s activities 12 Next Email this page Sponsored Links Distinctive Wild Bird and Garden Wildlife Products GardenBirds com specializes in distinctive bird houses bird feeders bird baths and other products for garden wildlife We have a free shipping offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed http landscaping about com cs landscapeplans 3 of 4 9 19 2003 1 24 56 AM Landscape Design Plans Landscaping Plans Designs http www GardenBirds com Sponsored Link InsideSun Discount Garden Supplies InsideSun is your one stop shop for growing needs Complete 400w HPS system only 90 Huge discounts on MH too Light systems and bulbs hydroponics nutrients CO2 carbon scrubbers and more http www insidesun com Sponsored Link
193. ng into the pool Covers must be removed completely when the pool is in use A child or even an adult surfacing under a cover may not be able to lift it sufficiently to get air o Manual peal caver oe 7 Wind The Sead when posl lp notin hee emer banks Heat Thief pal completely bo connate heat While the sun and a heater are pumping heat into your pool the wind sets up waich Ne a convection ae hanical e cover opand and closes machanteally currents that steal that same heat Every square foot of the pool s surface gives up heat to the wind by evaporation and the stronger the wind the greater the heat loss To minimize the wind s effects you can locate the pool where it s protected from the wind erect screens or fences and enclose or cover the pool Pool Enclosures Though most pools can be used all winter even in the snow some pool owners use pool enclosures to control the environment They incur the added cosis of maintaining what is essentially an indoor pool Air quality must be maintained and a dehumidifier must be installed to control humidity You can either purchase one of the manufactured canopies extend your house to include a pool room or improvise an enclosure to fit the pool and its surroundings A variety of manufactured pool enclosures are available The most economical are air inflated canopies one type even doubles as a pool cover when deflated Some local laws regula
194. ngregate there http landscaping about com gi dynamic offsite tension 2Fhomelandscape 2Fdiagram 2Fdiagram html 3 of 4 9 19 2003 1 33 37 AM About com http aggie horticulture tamu edu extension homelandscape diagram diagram html A few container plants small flowering trees or specimen shrubs help to make the home s entrance a focal point Other features which focalize the entrance include architectural accessories such as attractive light fixtures street numbers and front doors Children s Play Area Locate the play area where someone inside the house can easily see it A sand pile and swing sets are popular as well as paved areas for riding toys play houses and tree houses Keep the designs simple and easy to maintain and consider how the area might be used after the children are grown http landscaping about com gi dynamic offsite tension 2Fhomelandscape 2Fdiagram 2Fdiagram html 4 of 4 9 19 2003 1 33 37 AM Landscape Design Plans Landscaping Plans Designs page 2 of 2 rg About gt House amp Home gt Landscaping gt Landscape Plans Abeut Search fF Go Web Hosting Landscaping with David Beaulieu Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Subjects Landscape Design Plans ESSENTIALS Guide picks Previous 1 2 Landscaping Glossary Landscape Solutions Landscaping 101 Making Landscape Design Sketches Landscape Design for University of Missouri Extension s advice on planning Beginne
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198. ns How about drought tolerance low maintenance cost Savings and environmental safety Interested Clover is insect resistant and competes well with weeds eliminating need for insecticides and herbicides Raking mowing and other lawn care Is also reduced with clover Have a green lawn all Summer without losing green out of your wallet Attractive Landscaping for Free With Pussy Willows Great idea for cheap landscaping Pussy willows are easy to grow in gardens and they re free Discover their botany easy incorporation into the landscape or garden and minimal pruning requirements Pussy willows are an inexpensive landscaping alternative to store bought shrubs Xeriscape The Cheap Landscape Alternative As drought becomes a reality in North America xeriscaping presents itself as a landscape alternative The price tag on the extra watering required for turf grass is by no means a cheapskate s delight It may be time to look into a cheaper landscape alternative the xeriscape A Hypertufa How To http landscaping about com cs cheaplandscaping1 2 of 4 9 19 2003 12 49 35 AM Cheap Landscaping Free Ideas Gardening Tips Cheap Advertisinc gt Free Credit Report Deborah Simpson s article on avoiding the cost of hypertufa articles such as stepping stones and birdbaths A step by step approach to making your own Portland cement sand and peat moss Alternatives to Turf Lawns Cheaper Landscaping There a
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200. nts grow paint walls bright colors These colors Rock Gardens will reflect more light Patios Walls Jerry s own fertilizer formula which includes epsom salts beer and soap Design for Birds e Measuring how deeply your lawn is being watered by a sprinkler catch Garden Pests some of the water in a can e Bugs don t like their mouths washed out with soap any more than we Weed Control use soap for bug control Bonsai Japanese Edging makes a garden look neat and as though it were designed to fit Shrubs Bushes into the overall landscape Decks and Arbors e A hole is not just a hole or how to plant trees properly Links e Wear spiked shoes when you walk around on the lawn to aerate the soil Hedges Fences Compost and Mulch Fruit Trees Guide Review Book Jerry Baker s Plants Are Still Like People The title is not only catchy but reflects the contents Baker is persistent with the premise that plants are like people drawing one analogy after eli ite Gone nes another Take the chapter on lawns Grass is compared to the hair on Garden Accents people s heads Dethatching a lawn is like removing dandruff Mowing is Houseplants like going to the barber But the book is not all fun and games we are told Pond Water Garden why when and how to mow and when and how to water We are Software Hire Pro however reminded in the same breath that grass is like people in that Soil Fertilizer Grass can t swim mean
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218. ot in The one difference is that the base to 2 1 4 high cut should be made as a lap joint 1 e all the way across the wood rather than just 1 1 2 in in order to slot into the middle groove cut out of the base plank Finally take the middle right and taller middle left planks and glue them together side by side To make this joint use either dowel joints or biscuits The result should be a double width piece that has one side taller than the other Not that when looking at this piece from the front it should look like one solid piece the grooves should be in the back not the front 3 Glue front frame together Once the middle double plank has dried it is time to connect the rest of the front together Glue and screw the pieces together ensuring that the finished frame is square To help build a solid frame clamp overnight to ensure a strong bond 4 Prepare back frame The back frame is relatively simple to construct as it consists only of an outer frame Repeat step 2 but omit the horizontal planks that define the drawer spaces but include the inner left and inner right vertical planks that are glued together as on the front One prepared glue the pieces together as with the front Again ensure that the frame is square 5 Build left small side panel http woodworking about com gi dynamic offsite htm site http www am 2Dwood com july99 baby html 4 of 7 9 14 2003 3 50 09 PM About com http www am wo
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223. r than plants is the rock garden or alpine garden e Westerners have become increasingly interested in Japanese gardens Japanese gardens rely heavily on both rocks and water as well as wooden elements Principles of Landscape Design Regardless of garden type let yourself be guided by the principles of design developed by landscape design professionals It is easy to overlook one or more of these principles then look at someone else s landscape design and wonder Why does this look so much better than my landscape even though similar plants have been used Very likely the answer to this question lies in adherence to the principles of design For a full treatment of landscape design principles please consult Landscape Design Theory for Beginners The elements that underlie the principles of landscape design which are defined in that article are as follows Color Form Line Scale Texture Armed with an understanding of these elements one is then able to utilize the principles of landscape design also explained in Landscape Design Theory for Beginners which include Proportion Transition Unity Rhythm Balance Focalization David Beaulieu Previous Articles Back to gt Introduction to Landscape Design gt Page 1 2 3 http landscaping about com library weekly aa011603c htm 3 of 5 9 19 2003 1 09 21 AM Gardens Outdoor Lighting Garden Design Principles Email this page Sponsored Links Dist
224. r Email http landscaping about com cs accentpieces a garden_arbor_2 htm 1 of 3 9 19 2003 12 53 46 AM Wooden Arbors Free Design Do It Yourself Arbors Houseplants Pond Water Garden Software Hire Pro Soil Fertilizer Rose Bushes Lawn Care Year round Color Gift Ideas Top Picks Subject Library All articles on this topic Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter Enter Email ResultsAbout New from About com Get Paid to Improve Search Find Results Now Feng Shui Rolling Stones Atkins Diet Elvis Presley Log Homes gt Free Credit Report make the necessary adjustment e To ensure that the posts will be plumb i e the vertical equivalent to level nail scrap lumber to each of them to form temporary stabilizing braces for a picture of such braces see photo above With these braces in place check for plumbness on all sides with a carpenter s level If the posts aren t exactly plumb adjust the positioning of the temporary braces accordingly Garden Arbor Tip Be careful when buying your 4x4 posts to get the height you ll need Remember an 8 post sunk 3 into the ground leaves you with an arbor only 5 tall If you get a deal that you can t pass up on some 8 4x4 pressure treated posts though it is possible to compensate for their lack of height Buy galvanized post anchors for each post Sink the post anchors into the concrete instead of the posts themselves The
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230. resley Log Homes gt Free Credit Report Day and garden arbors such as grape arbors In other words it would be something of a stretch to connect them despite their shared use of the word arbor If you want to celebrate Arbor Day faithfully plant a tree save your plans for building a garden arbor for another day ArborDay org relates the full history of Arbor Day celebrations According to this site it was on January 4 1872 that J Sterling Morton first proposed a tree planting holiday to be called Arbor Day The proposal was made in Nebraska which at the time was more or less a tree less state Morton s proposal was adopted and the idea of observing an Arbor Day spread to other states later in the 1870s States today most commonly observe Arbor Day on the last Friday in April The observance of Arbor Day has even spread beyond the borders of the U S What Are Garden Arbors Used For Arbors have many uses For instance there are the classic grape arbors in which case the arbor has a horticultural function serving as a trellis for the grape crop Arbors in conjunction with the vines that grow on them can also serve as privacy screens Another function of the arbor is to provide shade including deck arbors and patio arbors arbors built over decks or patios to furnish them with shade More often arbors have an aesthetic purpose Some landscapers like the look of a wooden arbor that forms an entrance to a garden
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