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    March 7, 2007
    The Essentials Of Hardscaping

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    You must check out HGTV‘s hardscaping section on their website. Hardscaping is all about building your yard and defining your outdoor space and they have a fresh new look and some really cool topics of discussion for your gardening projects. For example, their Mystery Critter section is designed to increase your knowledge of the many "bugs" that end up in your yard at various times of the year. Flannelmothcaterpillar_d_1

    They have a full question and answer section that allows you to deal with some of the difficult dilemnas that occur in gardening and landscaping projects.

    Their Hardscaping Essentials is the part of the site that gives outdoor project information know-how that is easy to read and understand.

    "from a rustic stacked wall to a trickling
    fountain and meditation bench to a fully developed outdoor living room
    and kitchen. Or maybe you just need a couple of interesting elements in
    that patch where grass refuses to flourish".

    I like the Do’s and Dont’s for a professional hardscape, not only is it full of super tips but the creative suggestions will provide a sense of timeless beauty to any yard.

    Oh, by the way, above is a picture of the Flannel Moth Caterpillar and their stinging hairs contain toxins that could cause some allergic reactions so as cute as they are….don’t touch!

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