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Your backyard is your private retreat. Enhance it by adding touches that make it special: a water feature, comfy seating, lovely plant beds, even just a hammock. Here is some inspiration.
Anna Tsai of Bayside, Wisconsin has worked hard to create this special garden.
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Anna Tsai of Bayside, Wisconsin has worked hard to create this special garden.
Printing note: This design was created to be 8.5″ x 14″ and the design pdf will print best on legal size paper. Existing Site Conditions Existing site conditions are important when selecting the right plant for the right place. Observe the site during different times of the day and seasons. Plan for your surroundings; short … Milwaukee Read More »
Looking for some low-maintenance landscaping ideas? Here's how to spend less time weeding, watering and mowing the yard—and a lot more time lounging in it!
The stroll down memory lane continues! Today we're revisiting Carol Jean Kadonsky in Wisconsin. The last time we visited Carol was in February (refresh your memory HERE). Today she says, "Last...
The design of Fox River Residence is driven by the site, allowing each room to have expansive views of the landscape. By dSPACE Studio
Wisconsin is a snowy area of the country that has bitter cold winters. In addition to this, the summers are hot in this part of the country, so some plants
I have never toured a garden and not taken something away from it that I want to put into practice or plant in my own garden. If you ever feel like you’re in a gardening rut, it is the single most inspirational thing you can do. The garden I visited a few weeks ago was […]
A suburban front yard meadow full of water-wise ideas, plants and design advice from pros who created a sedum lawn and a turf-free landscape.
Use plants, hardscaping, and other backyard landscape design elements such as water features, fencing, and arbors to create privacy and beauty.
Learn about what plants to grow in the Midwest and see beautiful Midwest gardens. Use our tips to choose flowers, create container gardens, design a garden and tackle easy garden projects.
Caleb's Garden-Hosta, Astible,Dianthus,Geranium,Hollhock, primrose
These small front yard landscaping ideas prove that you don't need a big property to make a statement with gardening. These creative ideas, which range from playing with symmetry to adding a vegetable bed, will help you make the most of your small front yard.
Today we’re visiting Cindy Lindstedt’s garden in Wisconsin. I have been gardening for 25 years, am certified as a Southeastern Wisconsin Master Gardener (SEWMG) and am a member of the […]
Landscaping gives your yard a polished look by adding practical elements such as paths and helps you solve problems such as poor drainage. No matter the size and shape of your yard, this is where you can find all landscaping ideas and strategies you'll need.
Frugal Landscaping Ideas: How to Upgrade Your Yard on a Budget!
Anna Tsai of Bayside, Wisconsin has worked hard to create this special garden.
The long, bright days of summer bring out the best in flower gardens. Try these ideas in yours to be the envy of the neighborhood.
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Today's photos are from Chris Neumann. He says, "I am the Lead Horticulturist at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge, a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community on the northeast side of Madison...
Today's photos are from Lynn Nehring in western Wisconsin. Lynn was a woman of few words in her emails, but she gives a little info in each caption, and I'm hoping she'll chime in in the comments...
At his Ohio farmhouse, Nick McCullough creates order and elegance in wide-open spaces.
Wisconsin is known for Green Bay, cheese, cold weather, and it’s also known for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and its Native American culture. In addition to all of this, we know that Wisconsin has some amazing
Welcome to the second day of photos from Jacky and Lynn Swenson's garden in Grafton, Wisconsin. In case you missed it yesterday, here's what Jacky had to say: "In 2003, my husband Lynn and I bought a...
A Vego Garden for Any Yard Size Ever heard of a Vego Garden? These modular raised garden beds are a great economical option and are easily customized to fit the space, size, and style of your garden. They are also great to grow into. If you want to start a garden on a budget, you can start with
A landscape design firm worked with homeowners in Bayside, Wisconsin to turn an empty lawn into a Wisconsin modern backyard retreat.
Creating a landscape plan is often the first step to a successful garden design. To help you decide what to include in your landscape plan, we have plenty of tips, sample designs, and ideas to get you started. Whether you are looking to make over your entire yard or just want to spruce up a small area, we've got you covered.
Wow, Tuesday's post featuring Lynn Nehring's garden might be in the top 10 of popular GPOD posts! Inspired by your enthusiasm for her garden, Lynn sent me a whole new batch of photos to share with...