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Landscape IDEAS for North Texas
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Landscape IDEAS for North Texas

Water restrictions and drought don’t have to leave you with a lifeless dried up landscape. You can revitalize your yard with a well-planned, sustainable Texas native landscape for a thriving and green outdoor space with year-round color and life without the standard upkeep and water requirements. North Texas Native Landscaping...
Dahlberg Landscape Design Studio
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Dahlberg Landscape Design Studio

The grassy lawn in front of the DeGolyer House at the Dallas Arboretum has been transformed into a lovely garden in honor of Hazel Valeria “Val” Late by her daughter and son-in law, Jan Late McMillan and Richard “Dick” McMillan of Midland, and their children, Kirsten, Lindsay, Richard and Emily....
Whimsical Landscaping Ideas
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Whimsical Landscaping Ideas

No plan required By JODI HELMER Kay Minor uses cut bamboo stalks to add visual interest to the garden, as well as to provide support for other plants. PHOTOGRAPHS BY RAYMOND GRUBB The fence surrounding Minor’s garden, made of rebar and metal, sets the whimsical tone for her garden. It...
Landscaping Ideas for Ranch Style Homes
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Landscaping Ideas for Ranch Style Homes

With overgrown landscaping and a disappear-into-the-background white paint color, this California bungalow was generally considered one of the least attractive homes on the block. Narrow, winding stairs and an overgrown trumpet vine and small tree that block the front door add to the home's uncared-for look. After: Colorful Cottage To...
How Custom Stands Can Transform Your Home Interior Design
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How Custom Stands Can Transform Your Home Interior Design

Acrylic is a contemporary material that will add an air of elegance to your decor. Plus, it's lightweight and long-lasting. Its transparent color allows light to pass through it, letting only minimal rays illuminate the room for an uplifted atmosphere. 1. Lightweight Acrylic furniture is lightweight and very portable, making...
Affordable Landscape Design
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Affordable Landscape Design

88 Tully Rd San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 429-0383 We just had a great experience with Chris-starting with the fact that he showed up when he said he would! That has been hard to find with my recent experiences with service professionals. Chris was very knowledgeable and friendly and knew...
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Design
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Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Design

Laying out an installation plan for a low voltage landscape lighting system is fairly straightforward but does require knowing a few things. This article covers the main steps and gives guidance and tips to ensure a successful installation. The Basic Layout There are four main components to a landscape lighting...
Back Porch Landscaping Ideas
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Back Porch Landscaping Ideas

Before moving to my home in Bedford, I never envisioned having a covered, balustraded porch — a real outdoor “room” — furnished with seating areas and decorated entirely with many unusual varieties of exceptional potted plants. The porch at the farm is narrow and extends the width of the main...