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		<title>Turn Your Backyard Into a Spectacular Showpiece</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennie L. Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doing something extra on the outdoor spaces of your home can make it look really different and you’ll have your neighbors coming in telling you just how great it looks. There are all sorts of things you can do to make your home look beautiful, you can start with the edges so that you can create an outline and then work on the inner portions. It’s never a bad idea to line your home with hedges, creates a very natural feel to it. Decide on a backyard design, as back yards are areas where you can put your creativity to the max. Since most back yards have ample space so you can have large installations like koi ponds and or even fountains. You can even make it look more attractive by lining the pond or fountain with a flower bed or shrubs. Next comes the patio which is a useful area if you can properly utilize it, you can have a small coffee table and chairs on your patio to make it a relaxing spot, you can add to it further by installing hanging lights, and some solar patio lights which will require no electricity connections and will be easy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating Space In Your Yard With Retaining Walls</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennie L. Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Raised Flower Beds]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gardeners-journal.com/?p=906</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Living on a hillside can be very pleasant, but a steep incline or even a more gently sloping yard can pose a few practical problems for family living. To create a useable flat surface for a lawn, children’s play area and adults’ entertaining space, consider building a wall using retaining wall blocks. In addition to providing convenient flat space, a retaining wall helps to reduce the risk of landslides and soil erosion. The precast wall blocks available from hardware stores and landscaping suppliers are easy to use, so there is no need to hire a mason or professional contractor to build a retaining wall. Provided they take care to follow local building codes and regulations, homeowners can save on the cost of installing a retaining wall by building it themselves. If a hillside is very steep, several retaining walls may be needed to form terraced spaces. Designing and building multiple walls may seem to be a daunting task but the separate terraces will create useful spaces for different uses. Flower gardens, vegetable plots and fruit trees can be planted in smaller spaces, and larger terraces can accommodate grassed play areas, a swimming pool or basketball court. Using patio pavers, a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Knockout Roses Are A Gardener&#8217;s Best Friend</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[]If you love the sight of a bush full of roses in full bloom, the Knockout Rose is for you. With one bush, it will be like you have planted 3 types of roses that bloom at different times. ]]></description>
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		<title>The Mantis Tiller Is Available In 4 Different Models &#8211; Which Should You Choose?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Garden Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mantis electric tiller]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mantis tiller cultivator]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gardeners-journal.com/?p=287</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator is the lightweight tiller that has totally changed the way over a million people till their gardens. It was originally designed for landscapers, but the Mantis Tiller quickly became the American homeowner&#8217;s favorite tiller, and has remained that way for over 30 years. It is now a standard piece of equipment for gardeners across the country. Even though Mantis Tillers are lightweight, they are still powerful enough to break up compacted soil and sod . They feature serpentine tines that turn your dirt into a finely textured soil that is ready for planting. The tines are so strong that the company will guarantee them against breakage for life. These lightweight tillers are easy to carry and easy to use, even if you don&#8217;t have the &#8220;muscles&#8221; needed for a traditional tiller. All of Mantis&#8217; Tillers come with a 5 year warranty, plus a risk-free one year trial. How many companies believe in their products enough to match that? Plus, now you can get free shipping, too. But how do you decide which model is right for you? The following is a comparison that will help you pick the right model. The 2-Cycle Mantis Tiller is the lightest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raised Flower Beds: How To Build, Grow And Care For Them</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Raised Beds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Raised Flower Beds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[choosing plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flowers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planting]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gardeners-journal.com/?p=73</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Raised flower beds are great for any yard. They are aesthetically pleasing and generally require less upkeep. When you build your flower beds up, the soil is less compacted than the surrounding soil. This has a two-fold benefit: it allows your plant&#8217;s root system to expand much more freely and it gives them better drainage. Both are critical to beautiful, lush flower beds. It also allows you to use a better grade of soil than is probably available in your yard. Before you begin to build your raised flower beds, you should research both the type of plants you want to grow and your particular growing environment. If you want to grow beautiful long stemmed roses, but your entire yard is shaded, you are going to be disappointed. Understanding the sun/shade requirements of your chosen plants is extremely important. Also look at the mature height and width of the plants you are considering. You don&#8217;t want to plant a hedge that matures at 15 feet tall underneath a window that is 4 feet off the ground. In just a few short years, your window will be useless because it will be completely blocked by the hedge. Plus, it becomes an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Organic Gardening For Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Organic Gardening]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a lot of debate over when organic gardening actually became a popular trend. This has been a popular way of growing flowers and vegetables for years. If you are looking for a healthy way to live and eat, this is one of the best steps you can take. Start now to create an organic garden that can feed the entire family! You do not need a lot of space when it comes to creating your garden. A simple plot of land set aside within your yard will allow you to have a very full and lush garden. You can build a simple raised bed without disturbing the land around it. if you are worried about what the neighbors will think, use a border that matches either your house or your existing landscaping so it will blend it. If you want to enhance the soil that you are working with, coffee grounds have been shown to greatly enhance the organic gardening process. The plants that require a lot of acid will love the coffee grounds and thrive beautifully. Those organic coffee drinkers should set aside a few cups of fresh grounds for their mulch mix. Make sure that you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vegetable Gardening As A Hobby</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Vegetable Gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[canning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vegetable gardening can be one of the most satisfying, if not practical, of all hobbies. There is nothing quite like walking out to your garden an hour before dinner and plucking a couple of juicy tomatoes and firm cucumbers to add to your salad. Starting a vegetable garden is not nearly the daunting task you may think. With proper planning and preparation, and of course some assistance from Mother Nature, you&#8217;ll be amazed at the bounty you&#8217;ll produce. The first step in starting a vegetable garden is determining where to put it. It should be located in a spot where it receives at least seven to eight hours a day of full sunlight. The soil should be fertile; if not, you will need to add composted manure to it. Try to have it near a convenient water supply, and not subjected to excessive wind. As for the size of your plot, a 20 x 20 foot area should be satisfactory for a family of four. And don&#8217;t forget you&#8217;ll need a tightly meshed fence surrounding the garden that is high enough to discourage the family dog, and other animals. Next, think about each family member&#8217;s favorite vegetables. Keep in mind [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 6 Gardening Tips To Get Your Garden Sprouting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Garden Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[People are often mistaken in thinking that they have to have some sort of talent in order to be successful at gardening. If you are looking for a brand new hobby and you think you might enjoy an afternoon or two outside tending to your plants, take a look at these excellent 6 gardening tips that are not going to let you down! See how much growth you can get from your garden in just a few short weeks! It is important that you check out the season you are in before you get your garden set up. Many people forget that various plants will grow during different times of the year. If you are not aware of this you may have a garden that does not last as long as you might have planned. Check the season as well as the seasonal weather conditions and temperatures to get a better idea of what to grow. You will have many options when it comes to choosing what you should plant in your garden. Some gardeners will simply grow a lavish flower garden full of exotic and colorful flowers. Others will choose to have a vegetable garden that will allow them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Steps To Building Raised Beds For Gardening</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Raised Beds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bugs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flower bed border]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Interested in improving your flower bed&#8217;s blooms or the yield from your organic garden? You might be considering building raised beds for your garden. Before you do, be sure you know what you want, where you want it, and what you want it to be made out of. Raised beds for gardening can improve a garden a great deal. Before you run out to the back yard and start digging holes or cutting down trees, settle yourself in a chair with a piece of paper and a pencil and do some measuring. Raised garden beds are often permanent, so before you start building, make sure you know where your want them. Have a good idea of what you&#8217;re going to be planting in your garden. Consider how high it will grow and what sort of dirt work will need to be done. Some plants need to be placed on mounds, while others, particularly some vegetables, do better when planted next to certain other plants. What a garden bed is made out of is important only in terms of what you feel comfortable working with. Raised beds can be bordered with wood, plastic bricks, rocks or even railroad ties. Anything that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Get Started With Garden Design Software!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Garden Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garden design software]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you move into a new home, you will have a lot to do for the next several months. One of the main aspects that you should plan for is your garden! Gardening is a very relaxing hobby that people use as a therapeutic way to spend an afternoon! If you are thinking about what to do with your garden then take a look at how to use garden design software that will show you everything you need to do step-by-step! The first thing that you need to do is figure out what you actually want to grow in your garden. Look into the various seasons and find out which plants are going to thrive in your current season. From there, you should be able to start thinking about the design that you want to do. Shop around for design software that is simple to startup and use. Most of the software packages available today are very homeowner-friendly. Reading other user&#8217;s reviews will give you an idea of what you can expect. When you start using your new garden design software, you will need to put in the measurements of your garden space. Skipping this step, or just guessing, will [...]]]></description>
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