THE PLAN You wouldn’t build a house without a plan.
The same holds true for the yard. Before plowing up
You wouldn’t build a house without a plan.
The same holds true for the yard. Before plowing up
You wouldn’t build a house without a plan.
the grass, take stock of what you have and work with
The same holds true for the yard. Before plowing up
the grass, take stock of what you have and work with
The same holds true for the yard. Before plowing up
what you’ve got.
the grass, take stock of what you have and work with
what you’ve got.
the grass, take stock of what you have and work with

the grass, take stock of what you have and work with

the grass, take stock of what you have and work with
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the grass, take stock of what you have and work with
s the first steps in contemplating
the grass, take stock of what you have and work with
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what you’ve got.
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advises, “Determine a realistic budget and make a wish
a makeover, Bill Johannsen, president of C&C Sand,
advises, “Determine a realistic budget and make a wish
a makeover, Bill Johannsen, president of C&C Sand,
list, followed by a shopping trip to look at possibilities.”
advises, “Determine a realistic budget and make a wish
list, followed by a shopping trip to look at possibilities.”
advises, “Determine a realistic budget and make a wish

A fountain, whether stand alone or wall-mounted,

an turn a small space into

a relaxing oasis.

He suggests visiting landscaping facilities to get a feel for materials available and design ideas. Also, inquire about the range of costs to have your makeover done professionally, either partially or entirely, or do your own estimate of costs with help from landscaping experts. He cautions people against making the common mistakes of not planning ahead, hiring unqualified installers, and taking shortcuts when doing the work themselves. Every error will backfire with additional costs.

C&C doesn’t do installations or offer design services. But it will give excellent free advice, along with product installation DVDs. Also consider design software for detailed ideas. Know beforehand

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BUILDING THE FRAME

Start with the “bones”—the structural framework that organizes and supports your remodeling plan. Will you add walls, a fence, patio, deck, and pathways? Determining your garden’s surfaces is important. For patios and pathways—the garden’s floors—the choices are endless, says Johannsen. “Concrete and clay pavers, with their many new shapes and textures, are replacing flagstone for a contemporary look. Stained and/or stamped concrete is another popular and interesting option.” The C&C facilites have show-and-tell examples of what can be done to remodel a tired backyard.