Archive for August 2008

08.13.2008

My question has to do with landscaping. I have a mole in my landscaping, I need some good advice?

PsychoSam asked: I am getting ready to treat my yard with diazinon or grub x because I think I have grub worms. In my backyard around the patio it is landscaped and the other day I actually saw the little beast for a second but by the time I got out there he had already [...]

08.13.2008

How much does it cost to landscape backyard and front of a house?

Amit Gupta asked: The total backyard and front area is roughly 2000 sq-ft. It had grass earlier but was vacant for more than 6 months and I think the solution is to re-landscape it. How much does it generally cost? Also, what would be the cost if I make the backyard concrete instead of grass? [...]

08.10.2008

Has anyone added a pool and landscaped thier backyard? how much did it cost? my backyard is about 5000 sq ft?

Carrie T asked: want a basic pool with some rock work and low maintenence plants

08.10.2008

How can I hide a 12 foot fence in a small backyard?

Sharmain asked: My neighbours just built a 12 foot fence at the back of my very small backyard (12ft long). I have about 2 feet between my deck and the fence. Any suggestions as to landscaping that would hide the face that the fence is practically bigger than my backyard?
It actually is an [...]

08.10.2008

what is best way to landscape a backyard bank@ a60 degree angle?

ritapetk asked: i already have ivy jacobs ladder ferns campenella(sp) dwarf grass day lilly i need help with organizing it.

08.10.2008

I need some backyard landscaping designs?

Kyle J asked: I need some backyard landscaping designs to get ideas for my own yard. Is there a website where I can find these? Or if you can send me the design or your backyard it would be appreciated. I live in arizona and have a fairly big backyard any ideas (ie. what plants, [...]

08.8.2008

What should I plant in my backyard to reduce ponding when it rains?

MOKS asked: My neighbor’s water runs into my yard and ponds. Should I landscape with gravel and bushes, or build up soil for grass? It is shaded by oak trees.

08.7.2008

Looking for advice to create privacy in my backyard. plants? vines? ideas?

katrinaduvale asked: I have a nice large backyard which is in a wonderful location- except there is one neighbor, their house is right next to my fence. It is an eyesore of a building for one, and there is a second story window that overlooks my entire yard. Last spring & summer I invested a [...]

08.7.2008

Want to use mulch/wood chips in landscaping, but very concerned about it being harmful to dogs?

CGH asked: I know that a lot of the wood chips/mulching is color treated, some have a bug repellent on them too. They may also contain some sort of anti fungal spray.
How can I use something like the pretty reddish wood chips in my backyard landscaping without risking my dogs health??

08.5.2008

I have a storm drain in our backyard. trying to find a way to hide it with landscaping or gardening. any ideas

v2k asked: the drain is on a slope and it is arround 10-12 feet long and it is a open drain installed by the county