The Benefits of Landscaping

How much have you thought about landscaping? Do you know that a beautiful and well put together lawn has many benefits? Landscaping is lawn art and, like any other art form, it takes time, patience, and research to get your methods just right. So, what other benefits does landscaping provide besides just being "pretty"?

Firstly, landscaping can add value to your home and surrounding property. People will pay more for a home that looks nice and well maintained on the outside, as well as in, and home property values reflect that. The more your home is worth, the more equity it will have. We all strive to add value to our assets and this is an easy, enjoyable way to do a favor for yourself, your home, and your neighbors.

Landscaping can also be a good source of exercise, that is not vigorous or straining on your muscles. This is an additional aspect that becomes more important the older that you get. This may not be the case if you choose to lift heavy landscaping items, but there are many activities to keep you busy which are easy and manageable for anyone at almost any age. Lastly, the exercise you get from landscaping can also burn calories which may be important to you if you are a woman trying to watch her weight.

If landscaping is new to you or you want a great place to get advice on landscaping supplies, visit a website like www.thelandscapingpro.com. You are sure to find what you are searching for, and then some!

David Dunlap is the founder and owner of The Landscaping Pro, a complete online resource guide for every landscape project. If you would like more information, please send an email to david@thelandscapingpro.com

---

How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone

When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem... Read More

The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece?

Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More

Growing Vegetables in Containers - The Compact Solution

Container vegetable gardens are a great alternative for those that... Read More

Popular Adirondack Chairs - Everything You Need To Know

Adirondack chairs were invented during the early 1900's by a... Read More

How to Grow Chocolate Cosmos

Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguinea) is both nose and eye candy... Read More

7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile

Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches,... Read More

How to Attract Butterfly Activity...

The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no... Read More

A Rose is a Rose?

There are many varied definitions of what each color of... Read More

Mole Traps: Can You Use Them?

Mole control is one of the most complicated problems that... Read More

Orchids Plus More Newsletter - December, 2004

Newsletter Name Change?After several of you made suggestions to me... Read More

Basil: The King of Herbs

One of the most popular herbs is Ocimum basilicum commonly... Read More

How to Grow Avocado

Fruit gardening and vegetable gardening is a very exciting venture.... Read More

Hand Feeding your Koi

One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having... Read More

How to Create a Wildflower Garden

In today's gardens often populated by geraniums, roses, and zinnias,... Read More

How to Rid that Lawn of Thatch!

You know that brown patchy debris in a lawn that... Read More

Pest Control Tips for Maintaining Your Greenhouse

Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to... Read More

Selling Your House? Mow Your Lawn!

A property that has a well manicured lawn has one... Read More

Who Sells Flower Bulbs?

Flower bulbs offer some of the most distinctive, unusual flowers... Read More

Teak Umbrella : Add the Final Touch to Your Patio

Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went... Read More

5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Cant Live Without

Gardening is fun and rewarding and may be considered a... Read More

Furniture Benches Are Perfect For Every Outdoor Space

The task of selecting outdoor furniture for your natural spaces... Read More

Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing

Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a... Read More

Fountains of Refreshment

When hot, sticky days hit, try to use all your... Read More

Spring Garden Tips

Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the... Read More

Wind Chimes Soothe The Soul

They can be pretty to look at and soothing to... Read More

Butterfly Gardening

Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More

How to Build a Waterfall For Your Garden Pond

Building a waterfall is easier than you think and will... Read More

Easy Care Of Phalaenopsis

Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most... Read More

Hot Feeding Tips

Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the... Read More

Roses and Juniper Rock Gardens

Wide circle driveways don't happen much anymore, but when they... Read More

The Flower Garden in August

Our flower garden in August can be brimming with activities... Read More

Wild Flower Garden - Yours to Design and Plan

To design a wild flower garden, you do not need... Read More

How to Grow Sweet Corn

Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can... Read More