Archive for November 2008

11.5.2008

Backyard landscaping. how much will it cost to put in some concrete and grass?

BustedDreams asked: I have a 25′ X 66′ backyard that I’ll need to landscape. I think I’ll want a concrete patio somewhere around 10′ x 12′ feet at the sliding glass door. A 1′ stuccoed retaining wall about 2′ from the back fence, and grass every where else. What do you [...]

11.4.2008

I live in orlando florida and my backyard is mostly sand, have three dogs and can’t keep the lawn?

lady asked: My backyard is mostly sand,what is a cheap solution for landscaping to keep the dirt out of my house? It’s an old neighborhood so lots of trees and leaves…sand flys all over the place when my dogs run and need a cheap solution to control the sand from getting in the house.need cheap [...]

11.3.2008

Question about irrigation sprinklers in my backyard landscaping?

when and how asked: I had sod and an irrigation system installed in my backyard. I’m in Arizona and have the BOB sod which is very thick. Its a blend of 4 different kinds of grass but mostly Bermudagrass. Because its so thick, its hard to mow it too much shorter and some of the [...]

11.3.2008

I am trying to renovate my backyard and I am not sure what to do?

Citysides asked: I live on a big hill and my backyard slopes downward. I would like to level it off. This means that a retaining wall would have to be built around the perimeter and loads and loads of dirt would have to be brought in. I would like my landscaper/mason to [...]

11.1.2008

what are the best groundcovers and flowers for landscaping in wilmington, nc?

feelee asked: i want to do landscaping in my backyard and i want replace monkey grass with something nicer. i want flowers with a lot of color that can withstand the north carolina heat.