Archive for October 2008

10.29.2008

How do we grade our backyard to protect home from water?

Annie asked: Our backyard slopes toward our house right now. And our home is lower than the road and ally. There is an ally entrance to our backyard. I’m concerned that a good, long rain storm will bring water down the ally and into my yard. What are some possible landscape [...]

10.26.2008

I’m wanting to landscape my backyard on a budget.any good ideas?

boomer asked: by the way I have FIVE dogs that play outside….so plants are hard to do outside because they love to play in them! Thanks guys!

10.26.2008

where can i buy landscaping stones for my backyard?

vish asked: the stones are for walkways and i want them for cheap. please dont give web stores or home Depot or Lowes because i know them already.

10.26.2008

how do i get rid of mice in my backyard?

moviestillofaheart asked: how do i get rid of them and get them out of my landscaping?

10.25.2008

Does any1 know landscaping ideas,patios,plants,anyweb sites with cool ideas? i dont know where to start?

Lien asked: My backYard is plain..i want a fun & nice back yard 2 hang-out in..when the time is right..i need ur help people..thank-u 4 ur time

10.24.2008

What is the best way to landscape a backyard that incorporates a kennel for two Labrador Retrievers?

subliminal1973 asked: the backyard is 75 ft wide, 35 feet deep. there is a deck that is 28 x 12 that is off-centered towards the right. the dog kennel takes up the the left side (12×35)

10.22.2008

How to landscape small backyard with big dog?

Lima Bean asked: Right now all I have is sand and weeds. Is there any thing I can do to make it look nicer?

10.17.2008

Are landscaping costs a tax write-off at the end of the year?

socali asked: I have a slope in my backyard, and I’m paying a landscaper to come dig and cut back the slope a few feet, then build a retaining wall then replant the slope with ground cover. Some people have said to keep the receipts as this is a tax write-off for home improvement. [...]

10.14.2008

How much does it cost for someone to perform a makeover for the backyard ?

Lazy Eight (?) asked: My backward needs a lot of landscaping work. Who should I call and also how much would this cost ?

10.13.2008

Do landlords have the right to enter their home if it wasn’t written in the lease?

SCMeeyah asked: They are re-doing the backyard landscape. When they come over to look at the backyard, am I obligated to allow him inside the house?