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<title>Landscaping For Noise Reduction - Create A Beautiful Hedge To Reduce Noise In The Landscape</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hedges, trees, and even gardens can insulate a home. They act as natural barriers and also make the environment healthy. Trees and hedges also act as shades and create the much needed privacy for your home.]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping Trees - Creative Use And Placement Of Trees In Your Landscape Design</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Trees are one of the most important - and certainly the largest - living parts of a home landscape. The positions of trees and large shrubs often set the pattern for all other plantings, so the initial "skeleton planting" has to be given careful consideration.]]></description>
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<title>Restoring Lost Curb Appeal - A Simple Front Yard Makeover</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:37:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In restoring an existing front yard, assessment of the problem areas is always the first step. Even if you don't want to do a full scale landscape, the end result is still a matter of following the same principles of designing a new front yard. A poor landscape is usually a combination of several elements combined.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of Front Yard Landscaping</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In a nutshell, front yard landscaping is about creating curb appeal and invitation while also accenting the home. As with all designs, the most important step in designing front yard landscaping ideas is to start with a complete and finished design.]]></description>
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<title>Camp Cooking - Cooking Safely and Deliciously in the Wilderness</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:35:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Camping can be a fun-filled activity, not just for loners, but for the rest of the family as well. The kids will surely love an outdoor trip where they can have fun while, at the same time, learning more about nature. However, knowing how kids are nowadays, they tend to get bored fairly easily.]]></description>
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<title>Environmentally Responsible Lawns</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most lawns are far from being environmentally responsible and friendly. Their constant demand of water, dependence on chemicals, and need for insecticides and herbicides, makes them more of an environmental casualty than anything else.]]></description>
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<title>Design Your Landscaping With Christmas Decorating in Mind</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Decorating for Christmas and other holidays is a big deal to a lot of folks. And so planning electrical access into the landscaping specifically for decorations can prove to be a convenience when it comes time to decorate the yard for the holidays.]]></description>
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<title>Small Garden Design Considerations</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:07:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A garden, even a small one, can accent and add beauty to a home. With a little focus on detail, you can make a nice little garden in an unused corner or even an area as small as a table top.]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping For Outdoor Cooking, Dining and Entertaining</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Does your landscaping plan take outdoor cooking and dining into account? If not, you might consider the benefits of adding a barbecue or outdoor kitchen to your garden or landscaping. Here are some great design and placement tips and ideas.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Support and Care For Climbing Roses</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:48:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are roses the most admired of all plants? It is difficult to know how to prove it, but just looking around seems to suggest it's true. You can even find space for a display of climbing roses in a quite small space by simply providing a structure for them to climb on.]]></description>
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<title>Designing Tips For the Desert Landscape</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:55:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Natural desert planting has great visual strength. To reduce transpiration and conserve water, Nature has rolled out a whole bag of clever tricks. Read on to find out more about desert landscaping.]]></description>
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<title>Espalier - How to Build Garden Espaliers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The word "espalier" is both a verb and a noun. It means to create a wall of fruit. That is done by creating a framework to support the limbs of the fruiting plant. The structure can be free-standing, in the middle of a lawn or garden plot; or it can be erected against an existing (preferably south-facing) wall that will provide warmth and shelter, as is often done in more northern areas.]]></description>
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<title>Make Your Garden a Bird Friendly Zone</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you want an even closer relationship with the local bird population, you can provide them with a home. Nesting boxes can be either home made or purchased from garden centers.]]></description>
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<title>Planting Small Courtyards to Avoid Claustrophobia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Being closed spaces, small courtyards generally have very defined and hard boundaries. With little else to work with, plantings provide a necessary design element.]]></description>
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<title>Garden Gates</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:43:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many different fence and gate designs that you can include in your landscape plan. Which you choose depends on two main factors - the design of the surrounding area and the function the gate and fence is to perform.]]></description>
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<title>Designing Roof and Balcony Gardens</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:57:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of your first thoughts in planning  a balcony or roof garden should be to research the construction and strength of the building. Can it take the weight of the materials you'll use?]]></description>
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<title>Patio Design and Effects of Color</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:51:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In patio design, If you want your patio to have a light, bright look you need to take care that you do not mix too many colors. Real brightness requires that you use a bright color sparingly.]]></description>
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<title>Patio Design - Creative Functional Furniture Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:29:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Generally, on most patios, seating and furniture is a necessary element. With a little thought, you can add some style with functionality to your patio with the right furniture choices.]]></description>
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<title>Patio Design Ideas - Creative Shade Awnings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Patios are generally designed to catch the sun. Not necessarily, in warmer areas, the heat of the midday sun, but enough sun to give you that good sense of relaxation and well being that we get when exposed to lots of vitamin D.  Patios are also a hub for family-centered activities: a place for meals; for children to play; for lengthy conversations that lead to important decisions; and for friends to gather outside around the barbecue.]]></description>
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<title>Successfully Growing Container Succulents</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For succulents, cacti, and other plants, one of the joys of growing in containers, especially indoors, is the process of choosing the containers. You can choose whatever complements your interior decor.]]></description>
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<title>What to Plant For Creative Garden Design</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:19:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When creating garden and landscape design planting ideas, there are always a lot  of things to take into consideration.  What functions you want your plants to perform should always be one of the first on the list.]]></description>
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<title>Plant Collections and Creative Alpine Gardens</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:39:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alpine gardens are often the result of a collectors passion. Plant collections can be more or less broadly defined to include whole plant families or just the cultivars of a particular species such as Alpine plants.]]></description>
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<title>Yellow Plants in Creative Landscaping</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:41:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the garden and landscaping, yellow is one of the most visible colors of all and it always gets noticed. So where and how you place it is important and deserves consideration. Here are some real good tips for using yellow plants.]]></description>
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<title>How to Avoid Hiring Bad Landscaping Contractors</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:05:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When hiring a landscape contractor, It's not a good idea to completely trust the word of any single source and especially the companies who provide a list of pre-screened and pre-qualified contractors. Do your own homework.]]></description>
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<title>Strictly Formal Gardens, Symmetry and Neatness</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:27:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With formal gardens, man's landscaping effects are not disguised. Instead, they are emphasized, with straight lines, mirrored curves and a balanced appearance. And there's more. Read on.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Hardscaping With Retaining Walls</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:03:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Much easier to plan for and install are stone or rock walls which most often serve as informal dividers between certain areas. Retaining walls are generally an easy do it yourself project.]]></description>
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<title>A Simple Landscaping Make Over</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:14:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many landscaping projects only require a simple make over to look good. Without spending too much money, you can take a few ideas from this project to your own.]]></description>
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<title>Developing a Landscape Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:25:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is not always easy to visualize all aspects of landscape design without a plot plan that is scaled-to-size. If it's a new property, it will help you to familiarize yourself with the site. If it's an existing landscape overhaul, drawing your plan will help you to be more creative.]]></description>
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<title>Creating Activity Areas in Landscaping</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:09:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[General landscape theme and specifics of garden bed shapes, placement, and layout need to be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. Planning your landscaping activity areas just takes a little planning and thought. Let's see what else it takes.]]></description>
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<title>Designing Outdoor Garden Living Spaces</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:38:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your outdoor living spaces and gardens should suit your family's lifestyle as well as be an extension of your home. Such outdoor areas should be designed to maximize their space and be functional for the types of activities you plan to enjoy.]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping Driveways, Walkways, and Traffic Areas</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:14:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[High traffic areas of your landscape, such as driveways, car yard, paths, and walkways must, first and foremost, be functional. Depending on how your house is positioned on your lot, you may have a front door and pathway to the street with a side door to your driveway and garage, vice versa, or only one main point of entry for both. Whichever the case, walks, driveways, and parking must be situated to provide easy access from points of entry to your house, garage (if applicable), and of course, the entrance to your home.]]></description>
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<title>Private Patio Garden Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:47:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Patio gardens can easily become the most lived-in area outside your house. However, making them a private area may take a little work. Here are a few ideas you can use.]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping Ideas From Assessing Family Needs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your outdoor landscaping can provide a natural and functional extension of your home if designed to consider your family's needs. It can be helpful to take a poll of your family members to see what they want or what they don't like.]]></description>
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<title>Permaculture For a Landscaping Make Over</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:37:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Give your yard a make over from a style of sustainable living. Permaculture advocates that you divide your property into activity areas known as zones.]]></description>
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<title>Inspired Patio Design and Decorating Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:36:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now-a-days, decorating patios has become a popular way to extend or create another room to the home. In the past, the backyards of our homes were ruled by swing sets, sandboxes, tool sheds and the family dog; but this is no longer the case. ]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping For Access Areas</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:46:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Walkways, privacy hedges, shrubs, border gardens, edging, fencing, trellises, screens, and railings are just a few ways to guide traffic to and through your access areas? Want more ideas? Read on.]]></description>
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<title>Saving For a Rainy Day - How to Properly Save and Invest Your Money</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:04:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nobody knows when they might need some extra money to cover an unexpected expense. Because of this, it is important to have some money saved away for an emergency. Learn how you can start saving for a rainy day.]]></description>
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<title>Follow-Up After the Job Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:03:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Okay, the interview is over, the butterflies have flown away and now the waiting begins to see if the company will hire you. Now you sit back and wait; right? Wrong! If you really want this job, you still have work to do.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Choosing the Right College</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:32:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How many Harvard or Yale alumni have left their alma mater with the attitude that one day their son or daughter will one day also grace those hallowed halls?  Though there are a number of young people who follow in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents when choosing an institution of higher learning; this is not always the best way to make the selection. Choosing a college or university can be quite an undertaking and provides a family with a large number of stressful moments as the decision is made.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Garden Design - Shade Gardening</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:03:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creative shade gardening can be quite simple if you first realize that not every plant in your landscaping has to bloom. Along with blooming flowers, there is a lot that you can do with shade gardens.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Garden Design - Tying it All Together</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:23:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creative gardens generally show good qualities of balance, variety, and proportion of several elements. Tying them all together is part of the art of garden design.]]></description>
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<title>Foundation Planting For Curb Appeal and Community</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:23:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some areas of your landscaping can be designed to complement and enhance your landscape as well as your home. Read the following article on how foundation planting can accent your landscaping.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Landscaping With Berms and Raised Beds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:05:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More than just bumps in your yard, berms can be both a functional and creative addition to your landscaping and garden design. Read on for more about creating berms in your landscaping.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Landscaping - Attracting Birds in the Summer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:05:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It would seem that attracting birds to your summer garden is as simple as proving food, water, and shelter. And for the most part it is. Here are a few other tips too.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Winter Gardening Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:27:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Winter gardening does not mean starting a garden in the winter the way you would in the spring. Winter gardening is actually an extension to the growing season. Your winter garden should actually begin in the spring with planning.]]></description>
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<title>Artistic Landscaping - Color Theory in Landscape Design</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:02:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to landscape design, we often mention the importance of choosing colors that complement each other. We can choose colors based on those we prefer, while also picking those that work well with each other, your home, and its surroundings. So, what are complementary colors?]]></description>
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<title>Creative Spring Planting Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:53:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Depending on what you're growing, Spring planting often starts a lot earlier than Springtime. Beds are prepared in the Fall and seedlings are started indoors in late Winter and early Spring.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Organic Gardening</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:40:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The goal of organic gardening is to replenish the resources in the soil. Organic also refers to plants raised without using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The basic idea is feed the soil and the soil will feed the plants.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Garden Path Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:56:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Garden paths are quite functional and rather easy to create. While access is generally an issue with most landscapes and gardens, why not give them a touch of rustic and natural appeal with a garden path.]]></description>
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<title>How to Attract Birds to Your Winter Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:19:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is there a way to keep the birds around your garden during the winter too? Sure there is.  Incorporate your garden with a double blessing for birds by planting  plants that offer food and shelter.]]></description>
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<title>Types of Drip and Watering Systems</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:37:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Okay, not all of us have the time to water every hanging plant, window box and every square foot of yard. Even if we did, it is easy to predict that most of us have had enough of watering once our hanging and potted plants have been tended. So, what are other viable options for our lawn, gardening areas, vegetable beds, and water features?]]></description>
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<title>Waterfalls As Landscape Garden Design Elements</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A landscape waterfalls can be added to flow into your pond, pool, or water garden, be freestanding and fountain-like made of stone, fiberglass, or concrete, or formed by enhancing existing natural water features that exist in your property. If you don't have a stream or pond on your property, it's no problem. Waterfalls can still be designed from scratch or installed by using a kit.]]></description>
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<title>Add Garden Interest With Pergolas, Lanais, and Gazebos</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:57:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lanais, pergolas, and gazebos. While offering comfort from the heat and adding interest to the garden, they are also good props for hanging plants and climbing flowers and vines.]]></description>
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<title>Border Garden Ideas For More Color - Less Edging</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:11:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Border beds can be created to spotlight long seasons of bloom on a continuum or focused around a one-season spectacular show. They can also be used to delineate visual boundaries or create physical compartments in your landscape.]]></description>
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<title>Improve Your Home's Value With Curb Appeal - Mailbox and Lamppost Gardens</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:16:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creating curb appeal can be as simple as mowing and improving the look of your lawn. However, there are also a lot of other small additions that can add interest to your yard without too much thought and expense.]]></description>
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<title>Zen Garden Design - Principles and History</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:06:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When designing a true zen garden, getting familiar with the symbolism is essential. You may also find it helpful to know a little of the history of zen gardens.]]></description>
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<title>Small Garden Design</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:42:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small gardens demand a little more attention to detail. While simplicity is key, dare to be different in your shape, elevation, and textures.]]></description>
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<title>Stand Alone Landscape Design Elements</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:06:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Garden decor and accents can be created with both functional and non-functional elements. And common elements can also add decorative detail to your landscaping.]]></description>
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<title>More Considerations in Functional Garden Design</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:20:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In garden design, objects such as sheds or lighting are often considered to not be design elements. However, many common elements can often be used as decorative additions to your landscaping.]]></description>
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<title>Hardscaping - Deciding Necessary Hardscape Garden Features</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:52:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Deciding which elements and features your yard needs can sometimes be a challenge. Giving some thought to the overall theme of your yard may help you choose what is necessary.]]></description>
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<title>No Green Thumb Needed Garden Features</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When deciding on the non-plant features for your garden, think about the overall theme for your yard, its different uses, and your needs. This may help determine what features will work best in different areas.]]></description>
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<title>Big Game Hunting - Being Prepared For the Hunt</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:31:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Usually, if you're like most hunters,  you start preparing for the trip the day after you schedule a big hunt. Here are a few tips that might help you get ready for the big day.]]></description>
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<title>Next Year's Garden Plan - Garden Planning and Planting Ideas - 2</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:18:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get a better idea of how you are going to use your garden during the different seasons.  Think about planning your garden around  most used functions and times of seasons.]]></description>
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<title>Budget Minded Landscaping  - Landscape Design</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:40:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Landscaping on a budget doesn't mean you have to choose and use cheap materials. Here are a few ideas that may help you keep your landscaping within your budget.]]></description>
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<title>Gardens - Planning Ahead For Next Year's Garden Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:22:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gardens and landscapes can change a lot from year to year. So good planning and looking ahead is important. Here are a few good tips and ideas to help you plan ahead for your garden.]]></description>
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<title>Fall Garden Ideas - Checklist For Fall Gardening</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:43:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of gardeners see Fall as a time to start putting their gardens to rest for the Winter. However, the Autumn season is also a great time for maintenance, assessing, and creating new garden plans.]]></description>
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<title>Fertilizing Lawns - Lawn Care Fertilizer Advice</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:24:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fertilizing your lawn should be an area where you spend very little time. While sometimes good to know, the technical side of caring for lawn grasses is usually more than the average do it yourselfer wants to know. A simple explanation should be good enough.]]></description>
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<title>The New Fescues - Turf Type Fescue Lawn Grass</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:53:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fescue lawn grasses are becoming some of the more popular turf and lawn grasses available. With new strains becoming available with a lot of improved characteristics, it may be the perfect grass for your own lawn.]]></description>
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<title>Deadheading Spent Flower Blooms - How to Deadhead Flowers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:55:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cutting off dead blooms from your flowering plants is known as deadheading. It is a necessary step to not only keep the garden or landscape looking fresh and clean, but to also encourage new blooms from plants that would normally be finished blooming for the year.]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping Weed Barrier Fabric - How to Install Landscape Fabric</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:02:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to install landscaping fabric correctly. To get the best results and most years out of landscape fabrics is a two part process. Preparing the project area is just as important as the quality of material you use. Here are a few tips to help in preparing the work area and installing the fabric.]]></description>
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<title>Navigating the Wilderness - How Not to Get Lost</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:47:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being lost in the wilderness can be a distressing experience. However, if you use a little common sense and the tips in this article, your chances of getting lost will be greatly lessened.]]></description>
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<title>Hiding in Plain Sight - The Art of Not Being Seen</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:39:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A successful hunting trip depends on many different factors and skills, not the least of which is the hunter's ability to blend in with their surroundings. Here, you will learn some tips and tricks to help you hide from your prey more successfully.]]></description>
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<title>Setting Up Camp - How to Create a Safe and Functional Campsite</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:38:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your campsite is your fortress in the wilderness. That's why setting up camp should be done wisely and strategically. So be sure to keep these tips in mind next time you are on a camping trip to create a safe and functional campsite for a better stay outdoors.]]></description>
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<title>Gardening For Food - Growing Vegetables</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:36:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Growing plants for food may require much more skill and knowledge as compared to that of regular gardening. After all, when you are growing vegetables, you are trying to nourish your plants to be able to produce nutritious and healthy products. When pursuing this goal, you'll surely want to avoid compromising quality when it comes to food you plan to use.]]></description>
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<title>Plant Propagation Basics, Increase the Survival Rate For Plants Cuttings</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:59:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Exact methods of propagating plants with cuttings and best time of year vary for different plants. The best survival rate depends on how and when you take cuttings.]]></description>
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<title>Getting a Greener Lawn - Tips and Tricks</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:09:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creating a beautiful green lawn is possible for anyone, no matter who you are. All you need is to learn a few tips and tricks of lawn maintenance to help you in your efforts.]]></description>
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<title>Rose Pruning For Fall and Winter Color</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:47:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Roses work great for a lot of different landscaping applications. In mass groups, single displays, climbers, and in many other ways, they can add a touch of class to the garden that only roses can. If you plan on planting some, it's important to keep in mind that they do need a little care and a periodic pruning.]]></description>
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<title>Growing Indoors - How to Help House Plants Thrive</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you decide to take care of plants inside the comforts of your own home, you have to be very particular about its needs. Houseplants require more attention than regular plants, as these plants are not exposed to the direct sunlight and may not be getting the necessary nutrition from its environment. Here are the things you have to always check if and when you decide to put plants inside your home...]]></description>
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<title>Caring For Trees - Maintenance Tips and Tricks</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:19:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even though many people don't really think of trees needing care, just like any other plant, it's a fact that they do. Here, you will learn some simple tips and tricks to help maintain the health of your trees.]]></description>
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<title>Garden Soil - Naturally Sterilizing Garden Soils With Solar</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:28:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sterilizing the soil in your garden isn't usually a common garden task. However, in some instances such as nematode infestation, it may be necessary. Here's a natural method that will give you great results.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Bug Me - Telling The Difference Between Harmful and Helpful Insects</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 09:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, not all insects are harmful to your garden or landscape. In fact, there are many species that can actually prove helpful for your plants. Learn about these insects, and how to tell the difference between them, here.]]></description>
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<title>Lawn Care - How To Maintain A Healthy Lawn</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 10:21:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Maintaining a healthy looking lawn can make your house look better and make coming home each day more enjoyable. By following some simple tips and tricks, you'll ensure that your lawn continues to thrive.]]></description>
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<title>Appreciating Nature - Fun Activities You Can Do In The Wilderness</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:57:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are appreciating nature, there is no better way to do it than by experiencing it first hand. But this doesn't mean that you have to go on boring educational trips in the wilderness. Appreciating nature can both be educational and fun.]]></description>
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<title>Field Dressing Game - Tips and Advice</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 11:17:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Knowing how to field dress game like deer or boar is an important technique you should learn if hunting is your game. It will help maintain the meat well and keep bacteria from developing. ]]></description>
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<title>Tips for Removing Household Stains</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:43:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every house has a few stains that are just too stubborn to come up. Even our favorite clothes are subject to these hard-to-get-rid-of stains that ruin clothing relationships forever. Next time you come across one of these tough stains, keep these helpful tips in mind and you may just be able to salvage the situation.]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping Planting Ideas - Additional Considerations</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:03:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Simply making your plant choices based on only color, size, and type will generally not give you the greatest success. The best planting schemes aren't complicated but they don't happen by accident either.]]></description>
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<title>Self Awareness - Only The First Step</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:06:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Self awareness is simply to discover your unconscious actions and patterns and take them to your conscious level. In this way you can better pinpoint which patterns need to be changed by having a clearer and realistic picture of yourself. This also includes strengths, shortcomings, what you think, what you believe, your motivations, and emotional state.  ]]></description>
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<title>Basic Landscape Design Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:11:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you attempt to create a landscape design of your own, check out this article. It might just save you some time, effort, and frustration.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find Your Goal in Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:18:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us have an idea of what we would like to do with our lives. However, sometimes it's not solid in our minds. And sometimes we may just need to hear what we already know. What is your true calling in life?]]></description>
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<title>Front Yard Landscaping Ideas - Tips For Foundation Planting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2006 10:17:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When planting in front yard landscaping or any other part of the landscape, there's more to consider than just how the plant arrangements will look. Here are a few more things to keep in mind.]]></description>
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<title>Front Yard Landscaping Lessons - Driveway Access</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:26:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Front yard landscaping is generally about access and functionality as well as beautifying the home. Here we'll look at designing around the driveway and access areas to create the front yard design.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Designing Interior Courtyard Gardens</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:57:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Designing interior courtyards requires special attention to the vertical space to keep them from feeling closed or boxed in. Here are a few helpful guidelines to follow for designing the walls of interior courtyards.]]></description>
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<title>Landscape Fabric - The Limitations Of Landscape Fabrics</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:33:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Landscape fabric can be a very useful tool for eliminating unwanted grasses and weeds in landscapes. However, consumers should be aware of its limitations before they buy and use it.]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping Lessons - Simplicity As A Principle of Landscape Design</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:22:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most basic and somehow most neglected principle of landscaping is simply to just keep it simple. Simplicity truly is a principle of all art forms. And since landscaping is an art form, the same guidelines should be followed.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Landscaping With Plants - Yes, Green Is A Color</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:25:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Of the many different plants and planting schemes used in landscaping and garden design, the color green is often overlooked as an actual color design element. However, green plants can be a beautiful design element all by themselves.]]></description>
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<title>Career Testing - Guidelines For Taking Career Tests</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:31:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Career tests and assessments can be great tools for helping us discover our hidden talents and abilities.  However, they also can be somewhat misleading. Here are a few guidelines to follow when assessing the results of your career test. ]]></description>
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<title>Small Garden Design - Creating Illusions Of More Space</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2006 05:41:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The efficient use of space is vital in small garden design. You only have so much to work with. And while increasing actual physical space generally isn't an option, it is possible to make small gardens feel larger than they really are by creating illusions.]]></description>
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<title>Landscaping Lessons-Proper Placement Of Trees In Landscape Design</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:37:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A properly planned landscape design requires a little vision and thought into the future. As a professional, it's my job to also consider the mature landscape including any damage and inconvenience that improperly placed trees could create. There's a little more to think about than you might think. ]]></description>
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<title>Lawn And Garden Detergent, or Garden Soap, or</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:39:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are few things that our clients question when we go to beautify their lawn, garden, or landscape. Adding detergent to our lawn and garden chemicals is one of them. You might like to know this little bit of gardening wisdom as well. ]]></description>
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<title>Fruit Trees - How To Save Your Fruit Tree Blossoms From A Spring Freeze</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2006 11:19:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A single Springtime Freeze can wipe out all hopes of a bountiful fruit harvest by killing the blossoms that are so often premature. If you have just a few trees to protect, you may find this to be an effective method to assure your tender Spring blossoms will mature to ripe fruit. ]]></description>
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