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Landscape designs for large areas need trees like oaks (Quercus spp.) that are in proportion to the design and relatively maintenance-free. Oaks provide color and shade.

Trees affect our lives and deserve recognition and planting in gardens and parks.

It is important to have shade trees in your compound. While many a time they are ignored, shades play so many roles in our daily lives than one can ever imagine.

Trees are desirable for many reasons: decoration, shade, windbreak, privacy, fragrance, fruit. In addition to these attributes the trees discussed here also grow fast.

A 'green' home improvement approach typically refers to new energy technologies that reduce energy consumption. But landscaping is the original 'green' technique.

A look at five good choices for planting native trees in a sunny spot of the landscape.

Having the know-how of a mechanic can save time and money, but when working with harmful fluids it's vital to understand how to reduce the pollution of toxic chemicals.

Trees grace the garden with flowers in the spring, and shade throughout the summer months. But in the fall, trees showcase their beautiful autumn colors.

With electricity and gas bills skyrocketing, it's more important than ever to make energy usage adjustments to the home and its appliances. Take control of utility bills.

You envision lush greenery and deep shade when adding trees to your landscape. But you could end up with unforeseen problems. Read this before planting.

Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.

Let the aura of the golden rain tree bring distinctive drama to the garden.

Are you ready to beat the heat? Trees, patio covers and market umbrellas are the answer.

A great state park in northern Utah that has something for everyone in the family.

Disneyland's big rides bring in millions of visitors each year - but the park's musical acts, vintage vehicles and low-key nooks spark lasting memories.

The annual appearance of leaf-chewing caterpillars is underway, leaving pot-marked canopies in forests and suburban woodlots throughout the Midwest.

There are many homeowners who are unfamiliar with plants and trees, but take great pride in their homes all over the United States.

American Robins are common in North America and frequently feed and nest in urban and suburban landscapes. It's easy to attract Turdus migratorius to a bird-friendly yard

As trees mature in a Texas landscape, the shade underneath often does not support grass. A ground cover that is shade tolerant will add beauty and protect from erosion.

Drought-tolerant American beauty berry, sports striking clusters purple fruit, yellow-green leaves and elegantly drooping branches in late summer fall.

The Beijing Zoo specializes in animals native to China. Most of these get scant attention as people mainly want to see the giant panda, the symbol of China to the world.

A look at a few drought tolerant trees that are native to the U.S. and good for xeriscaping.

Pruning trees is part of maintaining their health and beauty. Do it right to ensure the longevity of your trees.

Ticket and show details for the Kansas City RV event, including available seminars and demonstrations, as well as where to stay in the area.

If the desired effect from picking out trees for a landscape is to bring butterflies flocking to the yard, these are the native trees that will do precisely that.

Learn how to use the beauty of bark in your garden to add subtle, or not so subtle, interest to the winter landscape.

There are several plants, both evergreen and deciduous, that have pleasing, striking or unique silhouettes. Learn how to select and use them effectively in the garden.

Now a major motion picture, Because of Winn-Dixie begs to become a beloved family read. It will steal your heart as it moistens your cheeks and gladdens your soul.

Located in west Michigan, Grand Rapids offers plenty of options for unique accommodations, varied sightseeing, and exciting nightlife.

When it comes to growing flowers, pest control is a major concern. Find out how to get rid of an aphid infestation on Dahlias with these simple steps.

Big-tooth maple has beautiful green foliage that provides brilliant fall colors,

Organic gardeners that host black walnut trees on their property must protect garden plants from the toxic juglone emitted by the trees' hulls, roots, and leaves.

The more remote of two campgrounds on Black Butte Lake, Buckhorn Campground offers a wealth of recreational opportunities and a chance to escape the freeway.

These bulbs, corms and runner grown plants represent new varieties recently bred, and heirloom plants rediscovered and reintroduced for all gardeners to enjoy.

Word of mouth marketing is a powerful tool when used correctly. Good business networking skills generate considerable goodwill, which leads to profits.

Mexico's ubiquitous topes (speed bumps) effectively control speeding in small towns. To avoid surprises and possible damage to their car, tourists should learn to cope.

Cottonwood Falls Market is a fun place for tourists during a holiday in the West Kootenays, but it offers more than good food, fine craftsmanship & lively entertainment.

Crapemyrtles (Lagerstroemia) are summer-bloomers in southern U.S. landscape gardens. Grown for over two hundred years, these plants are often called "southern lilacs."

You can make your backyard a habitat for wildlife. Just look around for native plants and trees and provide food, shelter, water, and protection for young.

Tours to Egypt can include El-Alamein Museum and British military cemetery near Alexandria. El-Alamein was the turning point of World War II's North African campaign.

A day at an amusement park with small children can be long and frustrating. If you know what to expect ahead of time, the trip can be much more fun and enjoyable.

The home of Soong Ching Ling is an oasis of serenity in a sea of crowded tourist attractions in Beijing. Her home is tucked away in a quiet street along the northeastern

Using old free range techniques on the modern farms reduces the risk of Mad Cow and other diseases.

For tropical gardeners, the mango tree is a must have fruit tree for the home landscape. It offers a sweet and tangy exotic flavor that is eaten raw or cooked.

A listing in a local garden magazine told of a garden with 800 varieties of daylilies. There was no way I could stay at work and miss this garden tour.

A few simple pointers on keeping, feeding, and housing chickens successfully.

A ninety minute train ride from Florence takes enterprising tourists to the beautiful old city of Lucca.

For the gardener who loves both berries and birds, one mulberry tree fills the bill. This valuable tree brings an abundance of fruit and feathered friends to the garden.

It's always a comforting sign when air outside begins the warming process and when new life is ready to sprout up from the ground.

Provide a green foil for your organic flower and vegetable beds by establishing an organic lawn without pesticides or other chemicals.