Sanson Faltine's Blog – December 2009 Archive (5)

By David Beaulieu,



Success in home landscape design is certainly attainable for do-it-yourselfers, but there are some pitfalls that should be avoided if maximum satisfaction is to be achieved. Thus the need for this list of 10 mistakes to be avoided in home landscape design. The mistakes covered range from miscalculations that have practical ramifications to more subtle errors that negatively… Continue

The Best Back Yards Have Something to Offer in Each of the Four Seasons

By David Beaulieu,



Have you noticed that we are demanding more and more out of our landscapes? For the upscale, this may take the form of outdoor kitchens with all the amenities of home, or, perhaps, large in-ground swimming pools with jacuzzis built right into them. For the average person, the trend is toward… Continue

By ELIZABETH LEXAU



THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER time to develop your water conservation IQ. The word is out: water is recognized as a limited resource everywhere—even in areas not yet hit hard by shortages.



In response, government agencies and consumers alike are demanding a more efficient use of water, especially when it comes to landscape irrigation. In a few short years, water-efficient landscaping has evolved from one of those “Gee, what a nice thing to do” concepts… Continue

by GLI



Green landscaping methodology is worlds apart from traditional landscaping techniques, and emphasizes the conscious selection of appropriate plants, water efficiency/conservation, and the use of fewer resources to blend the landscape into the natural world and enrich the biodiversity of the surrounding ecosystem.



Let’s take a look at some green landscaping methods that are not classified as complicated or high tech, and are relatively easy for the average… Continue

By Dena Davis



1. The easiest way to jazz up your outdoor deck or patio is by using splashes of color. Sometimes it only means investing in a few accent pieces that make a bold statement and your outdoor living space perks right up. You don't always have to buy new – with a little elbow grease and some creativity you can make second hand items look brand new. Here are some ideas to help get you started.



2. Before you begin, clear everything off of your deck or patio… Continue