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Pruning Ground Covers Pruning ground covers is usually necessary only to remove unhealthy tissue or awkward or straggling branches, or to keep a ...
Retaining Wall Drainage Use stone instead of dirt against a retaining wall to aid in drainage.
Shaded AC Plant trees or shrubs to shade air-conditioning units but not to block the airflow. A unit operating in the shade uses as much ...
Soil Types For home sites, the bottom line is pretty simple: You want soil that has good bearing capacity, exerts relatively low lateral ...
Value Added Landscaping Improving the look of your yard is a relatively inexpensive way to increase the value of your home. Visit a local nursery to ...
Wetland Safety If your planning a backyard wetland, locate it where it is unlikely to attract unattended children. Check local safety ...
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Windbreaks Plant windbreaks of trees or shrubs to reduce soil loss from blowing wind and also to provide habitat and shelter for ...