Home Landscaping
Georgene A. Bramlage
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Part II Unique fences are discussed. A checklist of reminders for homeowners before they begin planning fences is detailed
Fences Build Good Neighbors - Part 1
A short history of fences and how popular philosophy and sentiment influenced use in residential landscaping in the United States are discussed. Basic fence types and materials to investigate are suggested for homeowners.
Suggests an interesting way for gardeners and others to give gifts that keep giving and also aid the environment.
Selecting Plants: Will That Plant Grow Here? The Reality of Zone Maps.
A synopsis and comparison of various plant zone and climate zone maps available to gardeners. Encourages designers of home landscapes and home gardeners to research plants before committing to choices.
Composing the Picture: Getting Your Plan on Paper
Encourages the homeowner to refine basic thinking and ideas about home landscaping. Introduces precision in the landscape design, Master Plan and use of broad views instead of fussy details in mapping and prioritizing.
Composing the Picture: Views From the Inside, Looking Outward
Encourages the homeowner to consider the home landscape as a gift to convey comfortable, contented and even cozy feelings to those who live in the house. Promotes the belief that views seen looking from the inside of a home to outside are just as important, if not more so, than “curbside ...
Composing the Picture: Taking Stock
Encourages the homeowner to think intensely about what is desired in the home landscape. Promotes the concept of reflecting deeply about likes and dislikes, how and when the property will be used and who will use it, meeting expenses in both time and money and who will do the work.
Encourages a homeowner to take a property inventory and begin to make a master design plan. Promotes the thought that there is much a homeowner can do to increase the value, safety, comfort and harmony of the home landscape by identifying and setting priorities.