http://localdom.landscapingideasonline.com/ en peter@peterwendt.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-13T11:11:28+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/garden-wildlife/backyard-natural-sanctuary/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/garden-wildlife/backyard-natural-sanctuary/#When:11:11:28Z Does your backyard need a boost? Read below to learn about gardening options for your home, and the perfect plants and flowers that will flourish in your yard. Peter Wendt 2013-05-13T11:11:28+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-software/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-software/#When:12:28:34Z Of the 15+ landscaping design software programs we have used and tested, we have chosen 1 program that we feel is the best value for the money, as well as easy to use and having comprehensive features. Landscaping Ideas 2012-03-02T12:28:34+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/vegetables-fruits-herbs/easy-herb-gardens/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/vegetables-fruits-herbs/easy-herb-gardens/#When:13:04:06Z Growing your own herb garden is a great way to spice up your cooking while beautifying your backyard! The first thing you must do is decide which herbs you’d like to grow. Some of the most popular herbs are rosemary, oregano and mint, along with many others. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-21T13:04:06+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/soil-testing-acid-alkaline-ph/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/soil-testing-acid-alkaline-ph/#When:13:00:47Z Many plants are extremely dependent upon you maintaining the acidity or alkalinity of your soil. Hydrangeas for example are extremely difficult to grow if one does not understand how to maintain a proper pH level for this plant. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-21T13:00:47+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/changing-ph-levels-in-your-soil/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/changing-ph-levels-in-your-soil/#When:12:51:07Z You may be wondering why your plants are not growing like you think they should, you water them daily and make sure they get the sunlight they need, but still you see your plants drooping and even dying. You figured out that the culprit behind your sickly plants was the soil itself and you even had the soil tested to discover the levels of pH in the soil. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-21T12:51:07+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/hire-a-landscaper-tips/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/hire-a-landscaper-tips/#When:12:46:44Z I know you’ve been dreaming of that beautiful outdoor living area where friends and family can gather for barbeques and pool parties, right? You’re probably wondering how to accomplish what you want. Here are few simple steps to get you going in the right direction and ultimately leading you to hire the perfect landscaper for your needs. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-21T12:46:44+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tools-materials/garden-pruner/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tools-materials/garden-pruner/#When:14:37:27Z A quality garden pruner will make the work easier and less time consuming. This gardening tool is very similar to a large pair of scissors. It is used to trim and prune woody stems, especially on roses. Handy pruners are available in three varieties – the bypass, anvil, and ratchet. They all work well for different types of trimming and pruning. The one you choose to use will depend on what you use it for as well as your own personal pruner preference. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-07T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-maintenance/lime-does-for-yard/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-maintenance/lime-does-for-yard/#When:14:37:27Z Our lawns are an important investment for us to make in the way others perceive us and our families. They are the first impressions that many people have of how we live our lives and the care we take of our things. Knowing this should encourage most of us to desire to carefully tend our lawns and gardens. However, not all of us were born blessed with green thumbs and some of us simply lack the education and knowledge of the little things that can be done in order to bring green back to our lawns and gardens. One such secret is lime. In case you are wondering exactly what does lime do for your lawn the answer to that is many things. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-07T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-design/why-garden-arbor/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-design/why-garden-arbor/#When:14:37:27Z If you are wondering why have a garden arbor, you might be surprised to find that there are many reasons that this would be a great addition to your outdoor oasis. The first reason that comes to mind for me is purely aesthetic however these lovely landscaping additions do have practical purposes as well. Depending on your personal tastes and landscaping styles there are plenty of reasons that most people can find for installing a garden arbor on their properties. Hopefully this article will shed some light on a few reasons you may not have already considered. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-07T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/landscape-designers/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/landscape-designers/#When:14:37:27Z A landscape designer can assist you with planning the layout of your landscape. They generally have training in the area of horticulture and landscaping, but they have not completed a degree in either area. Most landscape designers do this out of their love for the elements of landscaping. They generally work on a small scale, doing projects for individuals and small businesses. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-07T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/swings-benches/build-a-tire-swing/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/swings-benches/build-a-tire-swing/#When:14:37:27Z Tire swings are an American tradition. They have been a fun addition to yards for decades and kids still love them. They are also one of the easiest ways to add another fun dimension to the yard. However, there is more to building a tire swing than tying your spare to a tree limb with a rope. Of course, it all starts with locating an appropriately sized and sufficiently strong tree limb. Now, let’s look at what you will need to do after finding that perfect branch in order to construct a great tire swing. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-06T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/lawns/landscaping-maintenance-tips/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/lawns/landscaping-maintenance-tips/#When:14:37:27Z We often have a “do it and forget it” mentality. Once a task is completed, we do not give it a second thought. Instead, we move on to whatever is next in line. That attitude may work in some areas, but it certainly is not appropriate for the care and nurturing of your property’s landscape. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-06T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-maintenance/low-maintenance-landscaping-ideas/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-maintenance/low-maintenance-landscaping-ideas/#When:14:37:27Z If you’re like most people today, you have an extremely busy, hectic schedule. You want to have a beautiful yard, but just don’t have the time to devote the maintenance and upkeep that is required to keep your landscaping in that majestic condition. It never fails, something always comes up or you are just too exhausted to even think about it much less do it. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-06T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-design/relaxing-backyard-ideas/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-design/relaxing-backyard-ideas/#When:14:37:27Z If you are like many Americans, your backyard is your oasis from the world. This is the spot you choose to spend your time off with your family and friends. It is a place where you will do a lot of your living. Unfortunately, many Americans also find their backyards to be places that aren’t comfortable and relaxing. Often by lack of knowledge or even lack of creativity we create formal spaces that really aren’t quite suitable for relaxing. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-06T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/fall-landscaping-tips-for-autumn/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tips/fall-landscaping-tips-for-autumn/#When:14:42:27Z Well it’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school and you are taking stock on what you did for the summer and wonder where the time went. Every year seems to go faster and faster. Did I get to do the things I wanted to do this summer? Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-03T14:42:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/lawns/cost-of-lawn-care/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/lawns/cost-of-lawn-care/#When:14:42:27Z If you are looking for the average cost of lawn care services you should probably first realize that they vary greatly from area to area and market to market. One thing that can be said about this particular type of service is that while many service oriented jobs and such have quadrupled in expense over the last decade or so, the average costs of lawn care services are only about double what they were in the 1970’s in most areas of the country. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-03T14:42:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tools-materials/landscape-design-software/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tools-materials/landscape-design-software/#When:14:37:27Z Deciding how to layout your landscaping can be quite challenging. There are many decisions to make, and it can be stressful waiting for it to all come together. With the help of landscaping design software, you can see exactly how your finished project will look. This is a great tool for making chances to your plan without actually having to do the work before hand. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-03T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tools-materials/garden-utility-cart/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tools-materials/garden-utility-cart/#When:14:37:27Z A garden utility cart is a great way to keep all of your gardening tools organized and easy to access. Garden utility carts come in many sizes. You can choose one to fit your individual gardening needs. Choose one that is easy to maneuver and allows you to organize your gardening tools the way you want them. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-03T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tools-materials/garden-tractors/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscaping-tools-materials/garden-tractors/#When:14:37:27Z Garden tractors, commonly known as riding lawn mowers, are a great tool for keeping your yard looking great. They are very easy to use. Individuals with health issues find this to be a very easy way to keep their yard up without exerting themselves. Garden tractors come in a variety of sizes and offer many great features to choose from. The size you want depends on the size of your yard. As for the features, most help make the job even easier. Garden tractors take up quite a bit of space, so make sure you have the storage area for it. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-03T14:37:27+00:00 http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-design/adding-landscaping-color/ http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/landscape-design/adding-landscaping-color/#When:14:37:27Z If you are looking for great ways of adding color to your landscaping then look no further than your local lawn and garden center. You should be able to find many wonderful flowers to add that special little pop of color no matter what your landscaping situation. The first step you need to take however is actually testing the soil in the areas around your home and garden in which you plan to plant. By doing this you will know if you need to make plans to add nutrients and minerals to enrich your soil or seek alternatives such as well placed and carefully selected raised beds or planters as homes for your new plants and flowers. Landscaping Ideas 2012-02-03T14:37:27+00:00