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Creating a water feature
In landscape architecture and garden design, a water feature is one or more items from a range of fountains, pools, ponds, cascades, waterfalls, and streams. Before the 18th century they were usually powered by gravity, though the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon are described by Strabo as supplied by an Archimedean screw.[1] Other examples were supplied with water using hydraulic rams. Since the 18th century, the majority of water features have been [...]
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Crafting Wooden Pergolas
You may be considering a pergola as a beautiful addition to your garden or backyard. Pergola designs can vary greatly, from simple post and beam space frames to the very complex, octagonal gazebo. Pergolas may be incorporated into a deck design as shading or used as shading for walkways and patios, and often have vines [...]
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New Living Space
You can still have a garden even if you live in an apartment or have a small yard. You may be surprised at how much pleasure you can derive from your garden of just a few plants.Small space gardens are also great for those who don’t have a lot of time to spend maintaining a [...]
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