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Skeleton picture showing old bones hanging from a tree. More skeleton pictures available in the "Scary Halloween Pics" gallery.

Landscaping Glossary definition of color theory. By planting according to color theory, landscapers can influence the mood felt in a yard.

Picture of silver-leaved (or "silverleaf") poplar tree.

When is the best time to prune hollies? The dormant season is a good time to prune hollies, and some bring the trimmed stems inside for holiday decorations.

I'm not very good about getting my yard work done in late summer and early fall, despite the fact that I adore the more moderate temperatures. No, as the summer wanes, I tend to be too busy keeping an eye out for the first signs of fall. What can I say? I love seasonal transitions (except for the transition from fall to winter!).

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A surprisingly large number of things can go wrong when dogs and yards meet -- for both the dogs and the yards. Dog damage in yards is palpable; What's less obvious are some of the dangers posed to dogs who spend time outdoors.

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Free picture gallery of fall foliage and pumpkin scenes from New England, representative of the Halloween season. On this page: jack-o-lantern picture.

Consumer product review of electric snow throwers (snowthrowers), as compared to gas-powered models. Electric snow blowers (snowblowers) have pros and cons that distinguish them from their gas-powered counterparts.

Picture of a yellow yarrow. From our earliest days as children we are intrigued by the 'flat-top' look of both white and yellow yarrow.

Picture of daphne with its white flowers. Buds on daphne start out pink but produce white flowers.

Use this free scary Halloween stencil to carve designs on small pumpkins. This free stencil features a scary bat pumpkin design.

Definition of form. One of the major elements of landscape design theory is form.

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.

Deer fencing can block that biggest of garden pests from entering your yard. But what types of deer fencing are there to choose from?

Definition of softscape. Hardscape elements of a landscape complement the horticultural, softscape elements.

Tools needed for fence building, including post hole augers (sometimes misspelled "augurs"). Check your local rental store for the availability of post hole augers.

Picture of a yellow iris. The 'iris' is so called from the rainbow goddess from Greco-Roman mythology, a tribute to the magnificence and variety of colors found in its genus.

Lantana picture. This sub-tropical plant usually bears orange flowers when not multi-colored, as in this lantana picture.

How to grow and carve hardshell gourds to make Halloween jackolanterns or birdhouses. Hardshell gourds, unlike pumpkins, will not rot. A delight for birdwatchers and arts and crafts enthusiasts!