Patios serve as extensions of the living rooms inside the house. They serve as mirrors and reflect how the inside of the house. It is important that the patio be decorated and presentable to those that who see it. Landscaping the patio is one way to make it attractive in the eyes of those who look at it.

Here are some tips on how to landscape the patio the easy way:

1.    An outdoor chime may be placed to add a light mood in the patio. Wind chimes and musical chimes are perfect for outdoor use. Hearing pleasing sounds in the patio can add drama to the landscape.

2.    Patio heaters may be used to provide warmth in colder weather. This will allow more time to spend in the patio rather than staying inside the house in cooler weather.

3.    Benches that are intended for outdoor use may also be placed on the patio. The benches will serve as decorations and they can be used to entertain visitors. Guests will have a place where to sit and enjoy the view of the patio.

4.    Hammocks can also be used to decorate the patio. Hammocks provide a relaxed atmosphere and they serve as additional design to the landscape garden. There are portable hammocks that are sold on the market. They are easy to assemble even without the use of tools. If the budget is limited, hammocks may also be improvised.

5.    Planters should never be missed in landscaping the patio. Patios always come with planters. They can be used to plant flowers and add beauty to the landscaped area.

6.    Hanging flower pots may also add drama to the patio. There are hanging flowerpots that are made of plastic or mosses that are placed in a frame made of steel wires. The choice will depend on the taste of the person decorating the patio. There is also a wide variety of hanging flower plants to choose from. They are of various colors and sizes that will satisfy the different tastes of gardeners.

7.    Decorator outdoor lights are also used to landscape a patio. They add a lively effect especially at night. Lights will allow the people living in the home to enjoy the patio during the evening.

Landscaping a patio is not that hard ass long as there is creativity. Even cheap accessories will add grandeur to the patio. A patio that is lovely and welcoming will reflect how the persons inside are living

Joey Simmons
http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/creaing-a-landscape-patio-with-your-garden-675696.html

Landscaping Tip for the Fall Season Pruning Your Trees

In general people prune too much. It is true that some trees require more pruning than others. For example, Live Oaks require more regular pruning than any other tree, where as Burr Oak and Chinese Pistachio require almost no pruning.
A good rule of thumb for trimming trees is to try to copy Mother Nature’s pruning techniques. Pruning a tree into an artificial shape is costly and looks unnatural and is usually detrimental to the health of the tree.

Five “Must Do’s” to protect your Landscape from the Chill of Winter.

If you are one of the thousands that have had your landscape and gardens damaged by the chill of winter here is a “Must Do” list you to consider.

1. Treat Your Lawns with pre-emergent now-
To help your grass come back green and healthy, you should apply pre-emergent, a chemical that will keep your seeds from sprouting.

2. Winter Wrap Palm Trees-
Wrap your Palm trees with Burlap making sure to cover the prawns.

3. Check Sprinkler System Censors-
Rain-free Sensors on irrigation system when the temperature drops below 37 degrees. This is very important as water will freeze and ice could be dangerous. It is also wasteful to water during freezing temperatures. 4. Move all tropical plants inside and Drain Fountains- protect your tropical plants from winter’s chill by bringing them indoors and watering them on a regular basis. Drain fountains and wash them as freezing temperatures could lead to cracking.

5. Protect you Pansies-
If temperatures are expected to drop into the 20′s, make sure to water prior to the freeze
as will protect the plant roots from freezing.

If you follow these simple steps each fall and winter you can look forward to enjoying beautiful trees, lawn and plants when spring arrives.

Laurie Patten
http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/fall-and-winter-landscape-tips-and-suggestions-73681.html

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