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For Gorgeous Grass Next Season, Start With Soil, End With Seed:  Summer is winding down and soon it will be time to drain the gas from the lawn mower and safely store the string trimmer. You may feel like summer yard work is done for another year. But don’t turn your back on your lawn just yet.

 Winter Blues In Your Backyard?  Attracting Songbirds Livens Lackluster Landscapes:  The backyard can seem barren and bleak when the leaves fall off the trees and the last blooming plant retires until spring. But there’s an easy way to brighten your backyard and fill it with color and song this winter – charm songbirds looking for an easy, reliable food source.

 Fall Into Winter and Start the Bird Feeding Frenzy:  Fall is the traditional beginning of the classic start for the yearlong season of bird feeding. More people feed birds than watch football, baseball or any other sport, or participate in any other outdoor activity. That's right. Bird feeding is in. More than 65 million Americans are doing it, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

 Home Improvement and Landscape Project Tips:  Richard Childress, owner of Childress Vineyards, Richard Childress Racing and the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil team, has done his fair share of home improvement projects over the years and knows what it takes to get the job done.

Three Solutions For Stubborn Outdoor Spaces:  Even seasoned gardeners have at least one difficult area in the landscape where no plants survive. Whether it is around a trash can storage area or in a shallow space surrounding a tree, understanding the appropriate plant material for bare, problematic areas can bring new life to the lawn and garden.

Tips For Planting and Protecting Your Fall Landscape:  As the crisp fall air ushers in a new season, many gardeners may be left wondering: what now? Garden experts from across the country weighed in with their tips on the best things you can do this fall for a fabulous garden next year.

Easy Ways To Crate Fun, Functional, Outdoor Landscapes:  Adding useful space, enjoyment, appeal and value to homes, outdoor living spaces continue to be a popular home improvement project. While the economy slowly recovers, many budget-conscious homeowners are looking for simple, cost-effective ways to transform their homes' exteriors into inviting outdoor "land-escapes" that can be enjoyed year around.

Landscaping With Retaining Walls Adds Curb Appeal, Usability To Your Home:  The best investment you can make in your home - both for your pocketbook and your personal enjoyment - is in landscaping. Real estate experts agree that every dollar you put into your yard eventually will return one to two dollars when you sell. And at a time when home values are sagging, that's something to consider.

Creating An Outdoor Living Room:  For leisurely entertaining this summer, take full advantage of the great outdoors and extend your living space by creating an outdoor room. Why not have an outdoor living room with comfortable seating for all or your friends, or a space where you could fire up the grill and dine out under the stars?  Adding a level, low maintenance surface, like a patio, will give you not only the pleasure of living in your outdoor space, but of loving it too.

Expert Tips For Creating a Beautiful Landscape:  It may be cold outside, but homeowners are already dreaming of creating beautiful garden settings around their homes come spring. Landscaping success doesn't have to be hit or miss, and if it has been for you, it may be time to call in a professional landscape designer.

Turn Your Backyard Into a Sanctuary:  Your backyard is your sanctuary. But you want to make it even better -- perhaps with a patio where your family can congregate, enjoy outdoor barbeques and entertain guests.

Imaged Outdoor Tiles...Have Their Place in the Sun:  Pools, spas, hot tubs and outdoor kitchens provide a sense of personal luxury and upgraded landscaping and gorgeous gardens are more popular than ever. With outdoor porcelain tiles, the perfect finishing touch is available to complement outdoor decor..."Any Image, Any Size".

Life Outdoors:  The Elements Of a DIY Backyard:  When it’s time for the “outdoor season,” garden shows and home improvement stores are a great place to get inspired, but the sheer variety of what’s available can be nearly mind-boggling.