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Tips for Landscaping Around Your Fence

July 15th, 2010

ornamental aluminum fenceIt’s a common tale: You spend weeks planning the perfect fence. The holes are dug. The posts are set. The boards are nailed into place. You step back to admire your beautiful new masterpiece.

And you realize it sticks out from your lawn like a sore thumb.

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Save Water Without Losing Your Lawn

April 22nd, 2010

lattice top cedar fence with landscapingA lush, landscaped yard is a mark of pride for many homeowners. Whether they choose to enclose it within a six-foot privacy fence or leave it open to show off their hard work, nursing grass and plants through the hottest days of the year is one of the major summer tasks homeowners face.

With so much attention on water conservation these days, and with many state or local governments placing restrictions on lawn watering, maintaining a green lawn (and not feeling guilty about it) has become increasingly difficult. Here are some Earth Day tips to help you keep your landscape green and thriving all summer: Read the rest of this entry »

InsideOutAdditions.com | An Online Resource for Landscaping and Remodeling

April 19th, 2010

InsideOutAdditions.com logoThe first step to any home improvement project is being able to conceptualize what you want. InsideOutAdditions.com is a website dedicated to helping homeowners find ideas and inspiration for their landscaping and remodeling projects.

The website’s creators are home remodelers who worked with many contractors throughout four different states, an experience that inspired them to create a place online “where home and property owners can connect with ethical remodeling and landscaping professionals.”

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