Archive for the Garden & Landscape Category

12.14.2008

Our backyard consists of all landscaping stones, no grass. We want to plant grass,?

MISS RED asked: do we have to remove the stones first, and then lay down the topsoil, or can we just buy topsoil to cover the stones and then plant the grass? Thanks!

12.10.2008

How much do those small landscaping rocks cost and where can I get them?

hellojamie2006 asked: I live in Nevada, and my backyard is unfinished, it’s just desert dirt. I’d like to fill it in with rocks, maybe the pinkish red ones, nothing too nice though. How much do these cost ber bag or per pound, and where can I get them myself?

12.8.2008

Things to keep in mind for landscape design?

Greg S asked: I am currently trying plan a design for my backyard landscape, does anyone know of anythings I should keep in mind? I live in zone 10b and have dogs and know that I want something relatively low maintainance. What are things that are more on the actual design side that [...]

12.7.2008

How do you dispose of wooden railroad planks in backyard? including the large metal bolts/nails?

Jennifer O asked: These have been there for years and I went out and decided to see if I could pull some up out of the yard. I bought a house that has been neglected and had as a ton of these from old landscaping. How do you dispose of these??

12.5.2008

How much can I expect to spend?

ask_away asked: To have my 1600 sq ft backyard landscaped (no changes, just revival and maintenance necessary) in NE Phoenix? It’s a small yard, part gravel, part grass, w/the perimeter raised and mulched - a yellow bell flower tree, bougainvillea, a couple of rose bushes, an oleander bush/tree, some sort of spreading fern, desert [...]

12.3.2008

I am trying to get rid of the grass in my backyard and make a garden. Can I just put down landscape paper?

picklesmurphy asked: I want to cover it all with mulch I but I wasn’t sure if I could put the whole works over my existing grass to kill it. i’d love to know an EASY way, my grass allergies are killing me!!

12.2.2008

Any suggestions on landscaping a backyard in a “pet-friendly” way?

dezray07@sbcglobal.net asked: I have great back yard and beautiful stone patio, however I have six active dogs who spend most days outside. Right now the yard is a mud-pit because I do not want to put down grass only to be trampled. Are there any websites or books? Also any suggestions would [...]

11.29.2008

We want to redo our backyard, and we have a large hill. any reccomendations?

velk1976 asked: We live in San Diego and our backyard is an ugly hill that ends at the street… can anyone recomend a good landscape architect?

11.28.2008

i would like to some ideas on landscaping my backyard in a southwestern landscape?

blackfootgirl asked: i would also like some plant and flower ideas; i live in the north

11.28.2008

What is the best (and cheap) way to decorate a backyard?

tropikanagirl asked: I know it costs money to fix up yards. But what is a cheap alternative to fixing the landscape for your own yard?
I would like something that is child friendly for a 4 yr old child.
Books/websites references would be extremely helpful.
Thank you!