Making a Raised-Bed Garden05.30.08

Back in 2002 when we landscaped our yard and started our garden we decided to create a raised bed garden.
We decided on raised bed gardening for a number of reason. The main reason being the soil in our yard seemed to be composed of mostly sand and clay. It was dry and difficult […]

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Terra Firma Landscape and Design servicing North Texas04.24.08

Normally when I write a post on this blog I discuss my garden, the types of plants I grow, plant profiles and garden maintenance tips. Usually when I write I discuss topics as though I’m talking to fellow gardeners. However, I realize that not everyone who visits this site has already created a garden. […]

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Great Garden Combinations03.02.08

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The year after we landscaped our backyard and created our raised garden beds we purchased a lovely Tamukeyama cutleaf Japanese maple. As you can see from the photo above it’s branches cascade downward, it’s leaves are narrow and delicate and bright burgundy - red most of the growing season. It’s absolutely gorgeous.

It will […]

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Landscaping at it’s finest02.13.08

Wordless Wednesday

Now this is landscaping!

Can you imagine building a pond on your property that looked like a zipper? I can’t, but obviously someone did!
Hey, did you know that the zipper was invented in Canada? Certainly a handy invention!
Don’t forget to check out our other WW posts on Tricia’s Musings, My World and Odd […]

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