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Landscaping 101
Acquainting yourself with how others landscape is a great way to motivate yourself for landscaping your own yard. I am providing information and perspectives in this "Landscaping 101" section from a number of different angles and sources, so that you may appreciate the diversity in landscaping approaches.
Gardens on Long Island
Visiting public gardens can be a wonderful source for landscaping ideas. If you live in the Northeastern U.S., you may find this list of gardens and arboretums on Long Island useful. Compiled by Linda Tagliaferro, About.com Guide to Long Island, the list links to and describes these inspiring destinations, as well as providing addresses and contact information.
My Ideal Garden - Landscape Design and Garden Ideas
My Ideal Garden is a website that supplies beginners with information on a variety of subjects, ranging from gardens to deck design. Consult their articles and photos for how-to help to get that new project in your yard off the ground.
Helium's Landscaping Web Site
The Helium network offers a community that "shares on everything from politics to parenting advice, to pop culture, to the environment and more." Lisa Beach is part of the mix, providing information on such topics as landscaping jobs and garden edging.
Yard Share
Yard Share is a Web site where both homeowners and professionals submit photos of well-landscaped yards, thereby sharing their ideas and expertise online. Interesting concept! The Webmaster selects his top picks for inclusion in a "This Week's Featured Yards" honor roll, and you can compare landscaping techniques in a discussion forum.