The first issue to consider when designing your flower garden is what you are going to plant. This decision should be based on several things: how dramatic you want your flower garden to be and how much sunlight and shade there are on the flower garden plot. There are plenty of dramatic flowers out there, but many of them have specific needs when it comes to sunlight and water. More

Don't water every day. If you do water every day, your lawn grass will be weakened and won't be able to tolerate hot, blazing sun, or even heavy foot traffic. Basically, your lawn needs about an inch of water each week. You can usually do this with two, one-hour waterings per week. When you do this, you provide adequate water and at the same time you encourage roots to dig deep and get strong. More

Ornamental trees are usually used based on the beauty of their bark, flowers and decorative fruits, if any. There are a few things to keep in mind as you consider adding ornamental trees to your landscape and gardening plans. First off, keep in mind that trees are usually the biggest and longest-lasting of all landscape features. More

Using a water feature in your landscaping plan provides both a place for wildlife and the opportunity for relaxation. Water features can be ponds, fountains, waterspouts and even watercourses and waterfalls. What is the best way to decide which one to use? Your tastes and space. Here are some water feature basics. More

Container gardening is exactly what it sounds like: planting your garden in containers, usually movable containers. More