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Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including the following:

Living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly called gardening, the art, and craft of growing plants with the goal of creating beauty within the landscape.

See also Gardening.

Avoid These Expensive Mistakes When Selecting Trees for Your Landscape

June 21, 2017 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

Now, I’m not a landscaper or what could be called a master gardener but over many years of experience, I have learned some things. One of these is that people should be very careful what trees they plant in their yards. In addition, people should be very careful about where they plant the trees they […]

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Having the Right Landscape Goes Beyond Curb Appeal

July 18, 2016 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

Besides the obvious curb appeal a beautiful landscape has, there’s more than meets the eye when is comes to a well-crafted yard. Benefits include reduced energy costs, improved quality of life and various environmental benefits as well. Here are some of the highlights of a proper landscape: Planting the right lawn, trees, and plants make your […]

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Spring Gardening and What New Homeowners Do with Their Yard

February 17, 2015 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

With the unseasonably warm weather, some homeowners thoughts are turning to Spring gardening. Depending on what you want to grow, it may still be too early to plant, but you can always get started on more hearty plants. Since gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the U.S., folks of all ages enjoy spending time outdoors planting vegetables, flowers, […]

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