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Two structures related to grape arbors are trellises and pergolas. Trellises are simple structures, grape arbors are often archways, while pergolas are sometimes thought as the 'elite' member of the group.

The basic components involved in fence construction. In most any wooden fencing, posts, rails and panels will be involved in the fence construction.

Heaven Scent magnolia trees (sometimes misspelled 'Heaven Sent') are flowering specimens. Heaven Scent magnolia trees have pink blossoms.

Picture of perennial purple lobelia plants. These perennial purple lobelia plants are similar to the better known 'cardinal flowers,' except for their color.

Picture of annual purple lobelia flowers. Annual purple lobelia flowers are popular for window boxes, since they have a trailing habit.

Photo of Japanese painted ferns. A shade plant, Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum') has silver foliage punctuated with a purplish color.

Autumn Blaze maple trees reach 50 feet tall at maturity, with a rounded crown. Fast-growing specimens, maturity comes quickly for Autumn Blaze maple trees.

Chinese lantern picture. Producing an orange "light shade," Chinese lanterns are in the nightshade family and toxic.

Definition of mulch. To prevent weeds, erosion, water loss and overheating, and to improve soil, use mulch.

For Halloween yard decorations to look their best, they have to be displayed properly. Some knowledge of the design principles learned in landscape design can help you get the most out of your Halloween yard decorations.

If you have wet areas in your landscaping, why not install water garden plants there? Descriptions provided of wild water garden plants.

An index of HowTos for the Landscaping guide site.

Picture of Koreanspice viburnum flower head.

Gentian sage picture. As the picture shows, gentian sage is one of the best blue colored flowers.

Blue morning glory picture.

Definition of texture. How landscape architects use the term, texture, one of the basic elements in landscape design theory.

Outdoor kitchen appliances include grills for the yard. But grills can be enhanced through the installation of a number of other outdoor kitchen appliances, like refrigerators and sinks.

The Lehr Eco trimmer is an eco-friendly, propane-powered alternative to gas weedeaters for pros (and homeowners with big yards) seeking a grass trimmer. For homeowners with small yards, battery-powered weedeaters are still a better option.

Red bird of paradise picture. A desert plant, red bird of paradise is common in Arizona and California.

Picture of 'Ivory Chalice' magnolia. A spring bloomer, 'Ivory Chalice' magnolia trees have white blossoms.