The Triffle World of Knowledge

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28th October 2007

Do It Yourself Landscape Design - Where To Begin

Heres one answer to an all too common home landscaping question. How do I start my design? Where do I begin?
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23rd October 2007

The history of the gnome.

Greeted by a garden gnome people often grimace in horror and mutter some displeasure while thinking how anyone could anyone have one of those in their back garden. But were also told ( from people in the know) that there are approaching four million of them in southern Germany and if you know where to look theres quite a few in the US aswell.
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22nd October 2007

How To Make Your Own Moss Landscape Rock and Garden Statues

You can create a lot of atmosphere in shady and water gardens simply by adding the element of moss to the landscape. However, natural moss can take quite a while to grow. Here’s how you can make your own moss covered landscape rocks and statues without the wait.
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20th October 2007

Japanese Gardens Basic Design Questions That Should Be Addressed

Designing a Japanese garden is more than plunking down some plants and rocks. Here are several questions you need to address to help with the process of planning out your own garden design.
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14th October 2007

Getting Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard

Does your lawn look more like a swamp after it rains? You don’t need to hire a costly landscaper to solve the problem for you. This article explains a simple method to rid your lawn of standing water for good.
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