Vermont Stone Walls
While these natural structures add beauty and grace to any landscape, unless you're willing to endure a large dose of backbreaking work, you'll want to find a craftsman who specializes in this ancient art form, such ... [... more]
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Using Stone In The Garden
The type of stone available to you will depend largely on the geology of your area. The three most common types of stone are limestone, sandstone and granite. All three are available in different forms. Stones may be ... [... more]
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Romancing The Stone
The Kleins did their best to move mountains in transforming the rock-strewn hillside populated by blue oaks into a vacation-like retreat. The back yard was terraced in three levels. The pool house, sitting area and ... [... more]
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Mortared Stone Wall
Once the footing is complete and level, verify that the border is level as you continue to build. One easy method uses a string and two sticks. The length of the sticks depends on the ultimate height of the wall you ... [... more]
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Poetry Stones
Begin by laying a piece of plastic on a flat surface. Place the mold on top of the plastic. Add about a cup of water to the bag of concrete and knead it until all the lumps are gone. Do this quickly because this is ... [... more]
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Gardening On The Rocks
Rocks not only provide year-round appeal to the garden, but those with mosses and lichens growing on them--and plants tucked into the crevices--add an especially nice textural element. Host John Cretti shares some ... [... more]
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Spot Accenting
When it comes to spot accenting, not all flowers are created equal. "Wild violets are the bane of many gardeners, myself included," says James, "because once they get established in garden beds or lawns, they're next ... [... more]
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Fake Rocks
If you prefer the look of brick over stone, consider cement squares, which are stained and scored to resemble mortared bricks. They are available in all kinds of different colors and patterns. Faux bricks--including ... [... more]
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Backyard Rock Garden
The challenge in this project is to tame a steep slope, create a unique focal point and utilize the dark shady area under a porch. We meet those challenges by building a curving stone stairway, creating a rock grotto ... [... more]
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Stone Staircase
Although a backyard with a steep, brush-covered hillside would intimidate many homeowners, Dr. Nancy Snyderman is enthusiastic about the prospects for her backyard slope, which covers an entire acre. Snyderman ... [... more]
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Boulders
Maneuvering boulders on a truck and transporting them to a neighborhood lawn is no easy task and requires special equipment such as a forklift. Once the boulders are in the desired spot, fill along the edges with ... [... more]
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Digging Rocks
If you still feel like you're between a rock and a hard place trying to garden in rocky soil, choose the kinds of plants that will tolerate your soil. Ask your local nursery or garden expert for the best bets. Also, ... [... more]
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