Articles related to "Desert Landscaping"

Visitors to Arizona homes are often struck by the preponderance of rock in yards. But rock and gravel designs can be as aesthetically pleasing as a Japanese sand garden.

Water is precious in the West Texas desert. Growing native plants not only offers beauty, but provides water conservation because the plants are adapted to conditions.

In a desert garden, do some homework before choosing a tree.

Austin's use of desert imagery reveals a place in which human sensibilities cannot survive, but where glimpses of hope and beauty are set forth.

As the winter clothes and doldrums are shrugged off, and summer rears its shiny head, it is important to make sure your body is well prepared for the heat wave to hit it.

By re-doing the front yard with a new walkway, flagstone path and creative garden design, you'll create a landscape that will get rave reviews from the neighbors.

A tour of Jordan offers the visitor, the lush Jordan Valley, the stark beauty of Wadi Rum, the fortress of Ajloun and the Jerusalem mosaic at Madaba.

The landscape of Wadi Rum was formed thousands of years ago when extreme pressure created the great granite and sandstone ridges.

A Vegas day trip may wake travelers from a neon trance and lead them to discover dazzling green or blue colors of another kind - the colors that Nature has to offer.

The desert acts as a mythical place for the author, turning to the arid place for peace and comfort. A sense of magic surrounds this desert--something she longs for.

Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa are the only current F1 drivers to have won the Bahrain GP.

The King's Highway in Jordan is the world's oldest continuously used trading route, connecting Amman in the north to Aqaba in the south of the country.

The 12th Annual Xeriscape Conference promises to be an experience

Steps are being taken to provide consumers of new homes that use more sustainable and renewable energy sources.

Tourists no longer need to drive or take pricey shuttles from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. The bargain Railrunner train includes free shuttle to and from the airport.

The first art gallery in New South Wales opened in Broken Hill in 1904 and the town has become a major centre for artists, which include many fine Aboriginal painters.

Human beings settled here over 10,000 years ago and over the centuries the Aboriginal people developed highly efficient ways of surviving in this hot, inhospitable land.

While the word "safari" conjures up images of lions and leopards, in some African countries, like Namibia, the greatest attraction is the landscape itself.

Aboriginal-owned tour companies enable visitors to see British Columbia's landscapes, wildlife, history and cuisine from a First Nations perspective.

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve offers diverse hiking, primitive 4WD roads, developed and backcountry campgrounds, and even a swimming beach in summer.

Various tour operators offer a catered, self-driven off-road tour into the Namib Desert in Namibia, Africa, which lasts six days and five-nights.

Guests at Rancho La Puerta destination spa can choose from eight different daily guided hikes up sacred Mt. Kuchumaa, along the river basin and to the organic farm.

The sudden change from intense heat to the mind numbing cold of winter in Namibia is enough to foster depression and negativity. Here's how to curb those winter blues.

Nevada is home to ghost towns, sagebrush and ancient history. From prehistoric man to modern times, Nevada's history is captured by historical markers.

A Las Vegas vacation can take many forms, but a Vegas golf vacation to this resort and this championship golf course is unbeatable.

David Lean's epic portrait of the controversial and complex T. E. Lawrence entitled "Lawrence of Arabia" is one of the most enduring and stunning classics on celluloid.

Located on the Arizona/Utah state border, Monument Valley encompasses the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park; discover Native American culture at a classic American icon.

Pamplona and the surrounding Navarre Region have no fewer than 50 natural preserves, as well as a wide variety of family-friendly outdoor recreation adventures.

The kaleidoscope of color and marine life found in the Red Sea is an experience that will mesmerize scuba divers. Exploring the reefs can provide hours of pleasure.

Southeastern Arizona's remarkable natural habitats create a unique desert environment for visitors to explore.

A trip to Milwaukee's Domes transports you to environments in the tropics, the desert, and beyond!

On the 6th day the Hurtigruten (Norwegian Coastal Ship) arrives at Honningsvag, from where one can take a coach trip to the North Cape. The Midnight Sun may also be seen

You can now live out your very own Old West adventures by taking a trip to the beautiful and historic Tucson, Bisbee, and Tombstone, Arizona.

Las Vegas has a variety of activities for children, many of which are not inside a casino.

It’s easy to talk about water conservation, but it’s more difficult to do something about it.

Neither the pleasure of gardening, nor an outstanding appearance of one's landscape has to be abandoned in seasons of drought.

George Clausen was highly regarded in his day but is now largely forgotten. However, an uncharacteristic memorial to the dead of World War I deserves to be better known.

A look in brief at this vast area of Southern Spain, from beautiful beaches to Europe's only desert. Each one of the eight provinces of Andalucia is unique.

Lonely Planet's guide to Jordan is aimed at independent travelers looking to discover Petra and the Dead Sea, as well as sights off the beaten track.

Shark Island Resort lies on a peninsula in Lüderitz, Namibia and affords visitors sheltered campsites at budget rates, beautiful scenery and a rich history.

Gus Van Sant, along with Matt Damon & Casey Affleck, deftly use the medium of film and its devices to create a stark atmosphere in the beautifully conceived movie Gerry.

When planning a visit to the Holy Land, there are some very important historical and cultural places to include along the way. Here are some suggestions of places to see.

Set five years after the events of the first Modern Warfare, you are thrust into the fight against the Shadow of Zakhaev, with help from some familiar faces.

Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon and Shea Whigham star in a movie about finding love in the afterlife. Leslie Bibb, and Tom Waits Costar

Rock paintings are a major tourist attraction in Namibia. Tourists can explore the Brandberg while backpacking or take a guided tour at Twyfelfontein to view rock art.

Holidaymakers and visitors can discover a history of nuclear tests, asylum seekers, rockets, alien experiments and space research in the Australian outback.