How to plant a garden - part 2

A beautiful garden is a work of heart

2009-02-03T23:12:00.000-08:00

Spring Garden Preparation

2008-12-08T23:58:00.000-08:00

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Spring Garden Preparation
Spring is just around the corner. For most of us homeowners this means it is time to take the needed steps to achieve a wonderful plush yard. Like most houses, much is based on the appearance of the outside as it is inside, especially if you're trying to sell your house. You would be surprised as to how much a nicer yard can affect a sellerâ€™s price. Here are several ideas that might help in the maintenance of your lawn. Whether you plan to sell or just look for that added manicure, I hope this helps. St. Augustine grass is probably the most popular type of grass for Central Texas. Even though it is high maintenance the outcome is well worth the effort. Watering is essential for this type of grass. Fertilizing is just as important with St. Augustine grass. When you are looking for fertilizer there are several points to be considered. Brand, like anything else doesn't, have much effect on the grass. There are three numbers on all bags that are important and can damage just as much as help feed your lawn. These numbers are the ratings of which ever chemicals you are lacking or depending on to feed your grass. A local hardware store or nursery employee can answer your questions concerning fertilizer. A good fertilizer should be spread during late February or early March. Remember to not spread the fertilizer before it rains. Once it is spread, a light watering is suggested to help breakdown the components. Be sure to cut your lawn prior to fertilizing, this will remove the top ends of the blades that are still protecting the roots from any winter weather. It is also good to give the lawn one good rake to help remove any debris from the Fall months and help aerate the lawn. Grass needs oxygen just like we do. You can locate a pair of aerate sandals that strap on to the bottom of your shoes. These sandals have anywhere from ten to fifteen one inch spikes that penetrate your topsoil as you walk. That's about the easiest job for your lawn. Not only does it provide oxygen but it allows water and sunlight to get down into the roots to make it stronger. If all this y(h)ard work seems too difficult or complicated, a good lawn service is a phone call away. Neighbors or friends might know a good lawn service that can lend a hand. From experience, don't pay too much for yard service. Good service is out there you just have to look. Try to schedule them to come out when you will be home. They tend to do a better job when you are checking on them. Like anything else, communicate with the lawn service company and explain what it is you want. Some companies can do a little more if you are looking for it. Some lawn service providers also trim trees and remove waste. This is always a plus when you preparing your homes curb appeal.

About the Author
The Austin TX real estate market offers some great opportunities for both buyers and sellers..

How to Plant a Pot

2008-08-20T01:30:00.003-07:00

Are you in need of a very simple and inexpensive way to add a decorative touch to your yard or garden? Well, I have the answer for you. In fact, you'll be recycling something that might have otherwise ended up in the garbage.
Plant that broken ceramic or terra cotta pot in your garden! Although you can use this technique with a new pot, it's even better if you salvage a broken pot and give it new life. If you have a ceramic or terra cotta pot that is cracked on the lower half, you have a good candidate for this project. I prefer pots that have an undamaged top rim but, depending on your goal or vision, the choice is yours.
Plants in terra cotta pots are notorious for drying out faster than in plastic or glazed ceramic pots. Since you want the plants inside the planted pot to receive an equal amount of water as the plants around them, it is necessary to open up the bottom half of the pot. The method for doing this is to lightly tap a hammer around the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot, breaking and removing the bottom. Be very careful because you can easily remove more than you had planned. If your pot becomes the victim of a heavy hand and ends up with more missing on one side, it is easily hidden by keeping that side facing the ground.
Once you have the bottom removed, it's time to plant that pot. Dig a fairly large hole because you want plenty of room to position the pot just how you like it. Make sure you leave enough of the pot showing above ground to account for any ground cover you may use around or near it. Fill in the area outside the pot with dirt first to ensure the positioning doesn't shift, then fill the inside. Keep in mind that you may have the pot tilting, so you could end up with less planting space than you had planned. Use plants that will remain fairly small or they will quickly overcrowd the pot. Although it is easier to add plants to pots 12" in diameter or larger, an interesting display could also be produced with a grouping of pots of various sizes.
Have fun with this inexpensive and fast method for adding an interesting accent for your yard or garden.

About the Author
C.J. Westrick has a website (http://www.OutdoorDecorAndMore.com) dedicated to articles about garden decor and landscaping, plus another website (http://www.TheGiftBearer.com) with garden decor and home decor products.

How To Plan And Layout A Flower Garden

2008-08-20T01:30:00.001-07:00

A flower garden adds a great deal of variety and beauty to the landscape. Many people find that laying out flower gardens is a very rewarding task. And, while it is possible to create a very attractive flower garden without planning it out first, it is much more efficient, in the way of saving time and money, to make a plan for what you would like in your flower garden, and to have an idea of where you might like some of the different flowers.
Then when you are ready to lay the garden out, you have a pretty good idea of what to do, and you are not bothered with having to re-arrange things to account for something that you may not have realized before.
The first order of business to determine when planning out your flower garden is how many annuals and how many perennials you want. Annuals last only one growing season, and therefore have to be replanted each year. Perennials appear yearly on their own. If you have all annuals, you can change your garden layout as you wish every year, and with perennials you have the same layout (unless you wish to transplant all of your flowers).
However, it is possible to have a combination of the two, keeping the perennials where they are each year and varying the charm of the flower garden with a few different annuals in different placement.
Next, you should determine where you will likely place your flowers, taking into consideration the comparative heights of the plants, what time of the year they bloom, and what colors you will use. These things all contribute to an aesthetically pleasing look to your flower garden -- one that implies order and beauty rather than looking ill-planned with some plants looking wildly out of place.
Also to take into consideration when planning your flower garden: climate and sun exposure. Make sure that all of the plant you choose for your garden will flourish in your region, and that your garden is placed in a location that will allow the flowers to receive a proper amount of light.
After you have determined what will go in your garden, it is time to prepare the flowerbed. You should mark of the dimensions of your proposed garden carefully. Using a garden hose to mark the boundaries is advisable, as it is heavy and will stay in place, but it also provides the flexibility needed to tweak the proposed shape of your garden.
After you have determined on your boundaries, you need to strip the enclosed area down to the topsoil. This can be done using a shovel for smaller gardens and a sod cutter for the larger sections.
After getting down to the topsoil, you should loosen the dirt by prying up a section with a shovel and then turning over the dirt. This loosens the soil and provides a good place for flower roots to establish themselves. You can make improvements to the soil but adding organic materials such as peat moss, mulch, compost, or manure.
You should probably also roto-till the area to better mix the soil amendments in with the original soil. Next, use a rake to smooth out the soil without packing it down. Create your border with plastic edging, concrete, stones, or by digging around the edges, angling the soil down and creating a gap between flower garden and lawn.
After you have prepared the bed for the garden, acquire the flowers you would like to use. Seeds are less expensive, but you will not be able to see the final result until they spring up. If you purchase flowers in containers, set the containers, with their plants, in the places in the garden that they will inhabit. Then you can get an idea of what the garden will look like.
If you need to move the flowers around for greater attractiveness, it is simply a matter of moving the pot around until the garden looks as you wish it to. After you have settled that everything is in place, begin removing the flowers from their containers and placing them in the ground, beginning from the back and working up toward the front.

About the Author
Gregg Hall is a business consultant and author for many online and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida. Get flowers delivered at http://www.flowers-delivered-plus.com

How to pick solar lights for your backyard

2008-08-20T01:29:00.001-07:00

How to pick solar lights for your backyard
Solar lights come in many different shapes, sizes, material and types. Some materials used are plastic, copper, and stainless steel. They come in styles that can be used to light pathways, highlight rock gardens, and accentuate ponds or flower gardens. Some come in animal shapes likes frogs, turtles, dogs, birds, and squirrels. You can also get solar lights in seasonal shapes like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.
Let's say you just invested a large amount of money to improve your backyard but you think it still needs something. You may decide to have it lit up after dark. Lighting up your backyard after dark could require you to hire an electrician to run electrical wires throughout the yard. If you do not want to see the wiring you would have to dig up some of the yard to install them under ground. When it is all said and done, what happens if the lighting just doesn't work out they way you thought it would?
An alternative to the hard-wired lighting would be to install solar lights. Solar lights do not need wires. You can easily move them around to light just the areas you want. Solar lights are more convenient than the hard-wired lights and usually a fraction of the cost. You also have the added benefit of not having to dig up your yard or hiring an electrician because you can install them yourself.
There are many different types of solar lights. Before selecting a type of solar lights you would need to look at the lay of the land and determine what you want to light up. If you have a walkway, perhaps solar pathway lights would be in order. You could even use solar stepping stone lights as a part of your walkway. If you have a rock garden, maybe consider placing some solar rock lights around the perimeter, which could add that special, something to the area. If you have a special shrub or plant that you would like to see highlighted, a solar spotlight would allow you have it stand out. You may have other areas around your house or yard that you want something a little different. Adding a solar frog, solar dog or solar squirrel light might really add some interest to the area. You may even want to outline your deck with some solar deck lights.
As you can see, there are solar lights for almost any application. You just have to use your imagination and select some. The one main advantage of solar lights is that you can easily move them around till you find the perfect spot that need enhancement.
The one caveat you will need to consider when adding solar lighting is that the lights should be placed in an area that gets some sun during the day. Solar lights have a solar cell that converts sunlight into electricity. This electricity is used to recharge a built-in Ni-Cad battery each day. A photocell sensor automatically turns on the light at night. The light uses that stored energy from the battery to power the light. Each solar light's operating times varies by location and the amount of sunshine for a particular day. Solar lights can enhance any landscaping project. They allow you to enjoy your yard well into the evening.

About the Author
Jerome Sturgeleski lives in Minnesota with his family. After completing a landscaping project he added some solar lights and liked them so well that he started a website May 2005 called http://WWW.SOLARLIGHTSPRO.COM that sells solar lights so others could also enjoy their outdoor spaces well after dark.

How to mow your lawn like a professional landscaper

2008-08-20T01:28:00.002-07:00

A beautifully mowed lawn is the cornerstone of a beautiful property. During the growing season, if you look around at the yards in your neighborhood, it is usually pretty easy to tell the lawns that look as though they were mowed by a professional landscape maintenance service from the ones that look as though they were hacked down by the kid who lives up the street. Whether you use a walk behind mower, or a ride on machine, this technique will work for you.
Here are 8 steps that, with a little practice and patience, are sure to give your lawn a professionally mowed appearance.
Before you begin, though, make sure that your lawn mower has been properly maintained, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Make sure the mower blade is sharpened and balanced - replace if necessary, taking care to disconnect the sparkplug before reaching under the mower. Also, be sure to wear appropriate safety equipment like noise reducing ear-muffs, or earplugs, vibration absorbing gloves, and protective eyewear.
Set your mower to an appropriate mowing height of 2 ½" to 3 ½", for most cool season grasses. To avoid damaging your lawn, do not cut more than one inch, or one-third of the total current length of the lawn, at any one mowing. Mowing your lawn every 5 - 7 days, with no bag, ensures relatively short grass clippings that will quickly dry up becoming unnoticeable, and eventually compost, nourishing the lawn.
Now you're ready to mow the lawn, well, almost;
1. Using either a manual or power trimmer, proceed around the perimeter of the area to be mowed, trimming grass that would be difficult to reach with the mower. Trim the grass to the height you plan to mow the lawn - from the property line in about 4" to 6" should suffice. When the perimeter is done, continue trimming around trees, fence and lamp posts, islands and flower beds, drives and walks, and also around things like sprinkler heads and decorative rocks, making mental note to watch out for these obstacles when mowing.2. Now, grab a trash bag and do a quick walk-about, picking up any debris and sticks, so they don't get run over by the lawn mower. In your mind, divide the lawn into major sections for mowing.3. Start your mower and make 3 complete passes around the perimeter of one of the major sections of lawn, allowing the grass clippings to discharge toward the center of the lawn. This gives you plenty of room to turn the lawn mower around without leaving patches of un-cut grass.4. About half-way down one side of the section, turn so that you are facing the opposite side; with approximately equal amounts of lawn on your right and left.5. Look across the section and pick a spot on the opposite side, directly across the lawn. Walk directly toward the spot you picked on the opposite side. Focusing on the spot, rather than the area directly in front of the mower, will help you make a straight line. Proper trimming and mowing in straight lines are the keys to a professional looking job. It is impossible to emphasize enough, though, the importance of bearing in mind the obstacles mentioned above. Pay attention and don't run something over just for the sake of keeping a straight line.6. Once you get across the lawn, carefully turn your mower around and look back at the line you just made. You can now see any places where the line varies from straight and, usually within the next pass or two, true it right up. Finish one side of the section, then the next, and then proceed to each section and repeat the process until the whole lawn is mowed.7. When you are done mowing, take one more look at the important spots like entrance ways, walks and drives, and other places that draw your attention. If you missed any patches with the trimmer or on turn-around spots, now is the time to go back and get them. Paying close attention to the details is what sets the professional landscape contractor apart from the kid who lives up the street.8. Finally, use a broom or leaf blower to push stray grass clippings back on to the lawn. Beginning with the area around the primary entrance to your home, clean off the landing and steps, continue along the walkway and out the driveway to the road. Clean off any decks or patios you may have, or anywhere else that has collected unsightly grass clippings.
Here are three more things to keep in mind while mowing.
First, when using a power trimmer, like a line feed trimmer, the grass is ripped, not cleanly-cut, where it makes contact with the string. It is really easy to damage the grass, so be careful not to over-do - better it look a little less than perfect than you wind up whacking a hole in the lawn.
The next one applies when using a self-propelled mower, on turn-a-rounds. If the pivot wheel stops turning completely (or the power wheel loses traction), it will almost certainly tear up the grass, below. Always turn around slowly, but make sure that all the wheels of the mower keep turning, at least a little bit.
Finally, while you may have a favorite direction in which to mow your lawn, front-back, side-side, diagonal, or even something more unique, it is probably best to mow it a different direction, at least every other time, in order to minimize the stress caused by turning around, repeatedly, on the same places.

About the Author
Jay Purner is President of Synergistic Environments, Ltd., dba Creative Greenery, 1552 Helderberg Ave., Ste. 14, Schenectady, NY 12306. He is a professional landscaper of 5 years.

How To Miniaturize A Bonsai Tree

2008-08-20T01:28:00.001-07:00

Some people think that a bonsai is another plant or tree variety that is a genetically dwarf and that it will never grow as tall as any normal tree. But bonsai does not refer to a variety of any plant or tree. Rather it is an art of miniaturizing a plant variety. Bonsai pronounced as "bone sigh" is a Japanese word that refers to the art of growing trees or plant in a pot. The existence of bonsai was first mentioned in an 800-year old picture discovered at an ancient Chinese temple. It was then deduced that the art of bonsai originated in China.
Miniaturizing a tree to attain a beautiful artwork involves patience, time, effort and knowledge. A tree planted in a pot does not automatically become a bonsai. Unlike a regular tree or plant that can be left to grow by itself, a bonsai tree or plant must be trained while it is still young. Several steps or procedures are to be followed while the tree is still young.
Wiring is a procedure use to train the branch of a tree to the desired shape. Using a copper or aluminum coated wire; a branch is positioned to the desired shape. Then the wire is left on the branch until such time that the branch can retain its shape without the help of the wire. Two or more branches can also be tied together to attain the desired look. Proper wiring method should be followed so as not to hurt the branch or branches. Cut the wires into smaller pieces when removing the wire as unwinding can break the branch. Fall or winter is considered the best time when planning to wire a tree.
Stretching is another bonsai shaping method in which a piece of cloth is wrapped around the branch, tied with a wire then attached to the ground. Stretching is done slowly, takes time and done in multiple steps so as not to break the branch.
Pruning the branches and the roots is necessary when miniaturizing a tree. Pruning is done to shape or style the tree. This will removed unwanted branches and roots. When the bonsai tree or plant is already in good shape, pruning is done to maintain the style and shape. Pruning is done on spring. Pruned areas are treated with special chemical to protect the wound area and hasten the healing process.
Defoliating is done when some parts of the trees developed faster. Defoliating the more developed parts will shift the growth to the underdeveloped area. It will also force the development of new and smaller leaves which will fit better a bonsai tree.
Repotting a bonsai tree takes place at different times depending on what type of tree is being shaped. This is to balance the growth of the roots with the other parts of the tree.
Other factors such as the amount of sunlight, fertilizer, humidity and supply of water are as important as the above procedures. Each tree has its own special needs. These factors must be studied carefully according to what type of bonsai tree is to be developed.

About the Author
Owner of http://www.mishobonsai.com , has been practicing bonsai for over 8 years. Found a distinct interest in propagation, especially seeds. Mishobonsai.com sells tree seed and provides bonsai tree informations.

How To Make Your Own Wooden Bird Feeder

2008-08-20T01:27:00.002-07:00

You can make your wooden bird feeder as simple or extravagant as you desire, according to your level of expertise. Those who are more adept with the tools of woodworking, may want to try their hand at making a wooden castle bird feeder. The idea behind this is to have all the stools on each side of the castle manufactured so as to stick out for the birds to eat their food out of. Or maybe you consider yourself to be talented enough to make a tube that spirals around, having a trough for the birds to snack away at. However, if you are not so talented and have never built one before, you may want to start with a simple step-by-step design.
You could try starting with a simple wooden tray feeder, where you just glue and nail a few pieces of wood together. As you become more experienced in constructing your wooden bird feeders, you'll be able to experiment a bit more until you feel confident enough to make the bigger feeders that call for a lot more talent and patience. As a child, perhaps you may have built your very first wooden tray feeders in wood shop. On the other hand, if you weren't fortunate enough to take the class you may have built your own bird feeder at home using a soda bottle or a coffee can. I can remember, back when I was a child, taking the empty coffee can, filling it up with my dad's sunflower seeds and hanging it from a tree just to watch the birds come to the yard Endless hours of pleasure!
Check out this quick and easy way to make a simple wooden tray feeder. Please keep in mind that if you are a child you will need adult supervision.
MAKING A WOODEN TRAY FEEDER
4 pieces of wood about 2 inches wide 1 square piece of wood Nails
Use the square piece of wood as the base for your wooden tray feeder. Now take your four pieces of wood and prop them up on all sides of the square. Hammer each strip to the base until you have a small square dish with sides. Insert a newspaper into the base, making sure to flatten it down properly so it doesn't fly out. Pour in the seeds and you are set to go. On top of a large post or table would be a great place to position your tray.
Children love building bird feeders as well. Once they spot you making one they'll naturally want to do something to help. Try giving them a pine cone, butter knife and some peanut butter and have them spread it all over the pine cone. When finished, have them sprinkle seeds all over it. They'll be happy that they got to make a bird feeder too.
Hopper feeders are little wooden bird feeders that look like houses; birds love these because they keep the wind and rain off them.
When caring for your wooden bird feeders always remember that you need to empty them of food every night, unless you can somehow cover them. Rain can ruin bird seeds and make birds extremely sick, and I'm sure that's the last thing you want.
Bird watching has always been, and always will be, a fun hobby. By building your own wooden bird feeders, you can make this a time full of memories for you and your children.
Decide what type of feeder you'll use and where in the yard it will go. Location is a key item when it comes to wooden bird feeders. If you don't have it in the right place the birds may never find it.

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How To Make Your Own Bird House

2008-08-20T01:27:00.001-07:00

Bird house making is really easy as long as you love what you are doing. It is also an effective way to make your house - as well as you - feel chirpy and bright in the morning. Believe it or not, nothing beats having birds outside your homes. The following are tips and advice to make the dream bird house that you always imagined you would have. Also included are the ways and methods of appropriately setting up the bird houses.
First things first, the point of bird houses is to bring in birds. Attracting them however is just half of the story, it is making them return as much as they possibly could, that is the challenge. Hopefully, the following guidelines will work.
Have a roof that is hinged
Providing a roof that is hinged on the sides is an effective way for you to make house cleaning a lot easier especially during the spring. Spring cleaning during the early weeks of March is a good idea. As much as possible, use hinges that are rust proof. Remember that animals such as raccoons are able to open an eye and a hook.
Place appropriate ventilation
Drill four drain holes that measure about one fourth inch in every bird house's bottom. Also, add two five eighth hole ventilations on the top of each house's side.
Place a roof
Provide a bird house roof that has at least an overhang of two inches in the bird house's front in order to protect the hole's entrance from rain that is driven by wind as well as to prevent animals like cats from reaching inside. Also, the sides of the bird house should be enclosed towards the floor in order to keep the rain from having to seep inside the bird house nest.
Try to recess the bird house floor about one fourth of an inch from the bird house's bottom in order to prevent it from rotting as caused by the moisture.
Bird house perches
Believe it or not, putting perches on the bird house is a no-no. The birds that do appreciate and do perch are the starlings and the sparrows. For bird houses of song birds, keep the holes of the entrance about an inch and three eights inch small in order to keep the house sparrows and starlings out. Of course, the exception are the purple martins.
How should the bird houses be spaced?
If there are other bird houses or boxes near, they should therefore be spaced appropriately about twenty five feet far from each other. Houses for bluebirds meanwhile require about three hundred feet. The space is important in order to reduce any conflicts. Another reason for this is because a lot of birds are actually territorial and so protecting the area around the bird's nest is important. The exception to this are mergansers, wood ducks and goldeneye. Putting their bird houses close to each other is okay.
Purple martins meanwhile prefer to live in bird colonies and so apartment bird houses is their specific preference and not single family bird houses.
What kind of material is best for bird houses?
The best to use is wood. As much as possible, avoid lumber that is treated with pressure because once wet, it excretes vapors that poisons birds. Using preservatives like stain or paint could be used on the box's outside, especially the back. Using the chemical preservative creosote should also be avoided.
Try not to use cartons of milk, can tins, metal. These materials could overheat and destroy the bird eggs as well as the bird younglings. An exception however are the commercial martin aluminum bird houses.
Be careful with uninvited guests such as mice, wasps, bees or squirrels. Once found, remove them as soon as possible. Be careful though as such animals could sting and hurt you.
All in all, making a bird houses is not simply hammering and pasting one material to another. It requires as delicate a care as creating an actual house or room for a human being.

About the Author
Lee Dobbins writes for http://birdhouses.garden-g8way.com where you can learn more
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How To Make Your Grounds Beautiful

2008-08-20T01:26:00.002-07:00

When you buy a new house or decide to improve your old one, you are, of course, concerned with every foot of ground that goes with it. New methods of soil improvement, grading, fencing and terracing make even sloping, hilly lots, hitherto undesirable, now attractive and choice. Modern chemistry has brought new nutrients to the soil and has provided weapons against the traditional enemies of the garden: disease and insects. The garden of course is one of the main ways you will use to beautify the grounds of your house.
Hardier bulbs and seeds make gardens more successful as well as wonderfully vivid. Fabulous hybrids have lengthened the list of flowering trees and shrubs, creating specimens for every color and design scheme, every type of house and garden. New gardening equipment and materials speed the time-consuming garden tasks. New ways of living bring us into the outdoors, and barbecue meals and comfortable lawn furnishings make a small suburban backyard as luxuriously enjoyable as was previously possible only on a large estate.
The thing to do is hold a family council and talk over what you want to do. Of course, you will be governed by questions of cost and available space. Draw a plan of your property in fairly large scale, about 1/4 inch to the foot. Now make a list of the things the family wants, such as a barbecue, tool house, drying yard, rock garden, fences, playhouse, badminton court, better lounging facilities.
Unless you are fortunate and have spacious grounds, you probably won't be able to work everything into your program - but with planning, you can do things gradually. You can plan your garden so that it never looks bare and yet is always roomy enough for the additions you intend to make in the future. And some projects will serve more than one function.
For example, if you need a driveway and have young children, a blacktop that can be used for hopscotch and bicycle riding will serve a double purpose, and easily justify its cost. Or a fence that cuts off an unpleasant view can also act as a windbreak and a handsome background for a lounging area. A retaining wall can double as a rock garden when planted with hardy dwarf shrubs and other rock-garden species.
Generally, most grounds are divided in three ways: the public area, the area that can be seen from the street; the service area, which includes garage and parking facilities, delivery facilities, clothes-drying equipment, outside storage space and garbage disposal; and the private area, located in the rear of the house. Here is your back yard, available for games and lounging; a terrace or outdoor dining area; the children's playground and a garden with flowers, fruits, vegetables, walks and, perhaps, pool.
In each division there are things to strive for - and to avoid. In your front, or public area, for example, plan for a minimum of care. Select flowers and shrubs that will help you present an attractive face to the passerby at all times without any undue fussing on your part, so that when you can't manage to give as much time as you would like to your grounds, the front of your house will still be presentable.
In your service area, plan for off-street parking; for deliveries that can be made without intrusion on the privacy of your lawn or terrace; for a drying yard that won't be seen from the street. For your private area, use the largest part of your plot; take advantage of existing trees and the shade afforded by your house and garage for lounging spots. Have seats in pleasant corners and screen off the children's play areas from the rest of the garden.
With a bit of thought and planning you will be able to make the most of every square meter of your grounds. Good planning!

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