Archive for November 2008

11.18.2008

I have a bog or wetland area in my backyard, does anyone have any idea how to landscape this?

sweetiepie asked: It is overgrown with cattails and other ugly plants and weeds, and I would like to make it look more attractive. It measures about 50 ft long and about 8 ft wide.

11.13.2008

what kind of wire mesh and plastic material do you use to keep gophers and weeds from ruining landscaping?

kimbersf asked: we are just about to landscape our front and backyard. we’re going to do the whole thing ourselves. i’ve been told that you should start by installing wire mesh and black plastic about a foot down in the dirt so no gophers or weeds will ruin what you plant. is there information online [...]

11.13.2008

What is the average cost to landscape a backyard of 12 by 20 feet?

Tina1976 asked: We want the deck removed, a tree removed and all stones removed. Then new grass and stone.

11.11.2008

Please help with suggestions for backyard landscaping, design?

deathbybluescreen asked: I am having a lot of trouble deciding on a design, and features for my backyard. It is a pie shaped lot on a cul-de-sac.
I live in Southern Ontario, Canada.
Here are some pictures and a ‘map’ of my yard:
http://backyardquestion.googlepages.com/backyard
I have an easement (5 feet) on both sides (not the [...]

11.10.2008

Any suggestions on how I can landscape my backyard?

Finsha asked: My hubby sprayed our lawn with weed killer last summer, but he got the kind that also killed the grass. I know nothing about landscaping and need advise and instruction on what to do about getting the grass to grow again. PLEASE HELP! :\
Thanks in advance for any and all advise. I have [...]

11.9.2008

I am planting some shrubs trees etc. in long island ny. want some color any suggestions?

david g asked: I am planting some shrubs and plants in containers, some shrubs, plants, and trees in my backyard landscape. I would like color. Most of my backyard gets some sun. I would like perennials with ease of maintenance. Thank you as always for your help.

11.8.2008

what type of loan for landscaping?

sm81k asked: I’m doing a project for my class and I decided to landscape my supposedly backyard. The thing is I don’t know on average how much this would cost or what type of loan I would have to get from the loan. If someone could give me a little help or insight [...]

11.7.2008

New neighbors are planting trees that are obstructing our views?

help please! asked: We have put alot of time, money, and effort into our backyard landscaping. We had one portion of our backyard fenced with wroth iron so we can enjoy our view. Now our new neighbors that just had their house built are planting avacado trees (they grow huge) all along the wroth iron [...]

11.7.2008

Backyard Landscaping Project?

Black Barbie asked: I have a 10th grade lanscaping project for Geometry class, but the prices our outdated. I need the average prices for these things……
Grass- per sq.ft.
Rock- per sq.ft.
Concrete- per sq.ft.
Fountain
Shrub
Irrigation(what is it by the way?) per sq.ft.
Wood chip(I don’t know what this is either) per sq.ft.
Concrete curbing(or this) per ft.
Pond/pool
1 tree

11.6.2008

Backyard Landscaping Project?

metsfan259 asked: My backyard is about 50 feet by 25 feet. I wanted to rip up all the grass and weeds…mostly weeds, level out the dirt because my backyard is not close to flat, and plant some very attractive flowers and new grass, but I am wondering whether I should shovel out all the dirt [...]