How To Build A Disappearing Water Fountain

By Robert Robillard

Building a Disappearing Fountain Basin With A Glazed Pot Part 1 of 2 A great friend of ours bought my wife and I a beautiful blue, glazed pot for our wedding anniversary. The blue glaze matches the blue tiles surrounding our pool. My wife has wanted a water feature by the pool for awhile now…

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Protect Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Wires

By Robert Robillard

Protect exterior wires from damage: A few years ago I installed low voltage wires  in my yard.  Most of these wires are buried under bark mulch or are installed in conduit. this article will show you an inexpensive tip on how to protect low voltage landscape lighting wires. Instead of placing my low voltage transformers in my…

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Win A Somerset II Wall Mounted Trellis ~ DIY Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

  Wall Mounted Somerset II® Trellis. A trellis can also be used as privacy barriers, dividers or sun shades.  Adding a trellis expands your garden space vertically and provides you with additional growing options for vegetables and climbing vines.The folks at Feeney, Inc are offering one of my readers the chance to win a Somersett II Trellis Kit.  Valued at $ 249.00.I installed and reviewed…

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Setting Posts In Concrete

By Robert Robillard

Setting Fence and Deck Posts While the outdoor living trend continues to grow, many homeowners are electing to do projects themselves — and opting for simple and cost effective outdoor improvements. According to a 2010 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) survey of residential landscape architects, larger scale projects such as outdoor kitchens remain popular,…

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How to Change A Lawnmower Blade

By Robert Robillard

Tips on sharpening a lawn mower blade

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ECHO Pro Attachment Series

By Robert Robillard

ECHO Pro Attachment Series: Labor Saving And High Value Meet! As a carpenter I’m always looking for a quality tool that will give me the most options to get things done, saving me time and money. That desire translates over to my home well. Working in the yard can be a great source of stress relief…

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Do I need a Landscape Architect?

By Robert Robillard

What Can A Landscape Architect Do For Me? The technical definition of Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, and/or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ecological, and geological conditions and processes in the landscape, and the design of interventions that will produce the…

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