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Back Yard Makeover - the plan

Alison's Back Yard Before

It’s been a few weeks (4 to be precise), since I shared the latest in my extreme back yard makeover.

Rest assured, the makeover is continuing. It’s extreme enough that despite lots of work it’s nowhere near complete. There’s lots more for me to share; I hope you’ll be inspired (either that [...]

Building a Rain Garden - Part 1

Rain Garden Under Construction

So, you want to build a rain garden to capture water? There is some preparation you need to do before you get out your spade and start rain garden building.

I’m building a rain garden as part of my Extreme Back Yard Makeover, it’s a labor of love. Meantime, my husband is [...]

Rain Gardening in the South

Rain Gardening in the South is a book by Helen Kraus and Anne Spafford. Here you will find the information to allow you to decide whether this is the book you need as you plan your rain garden.

Rain Gardening in the South is published by Eno Publishers, a small, non-profit book publishing company which [...]

When thinking about rain garden design, it is helpful to know the vocabulary. Does the designer you are thinking of hiring have the knowledge you are seeking; do you know how to explain your needs to them? Of, if you are looking to do your own design, do you need [...]

Garden Corner 04/09/09

Just when I think the weather here in my corner of Kansas is improving, we end up with a day where I’d rather not work outside. My garden has been neglected of late. Good news though, just as I started typing, the sun came out and I rushed out to photograph the latest happenings.

Traveling clockwise [...]

Back Yard Makeover - the plan

Building a Rain Garden - Part 1

Rain Gardening in the South

Rain Garden Design

Garden Corner 04/09/09

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