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Southwestern Landscape Design -- Building Ramadas
For landscape designs inspired by the southwestern U.S., you may wish to opt for a different sort of wooden structure for your yard, in lieu of the more common arbor. I'm refering to traditional structures erected as retreats from the blazing sun, called, "ramadas." "Native Americans have been constructing similar sun shelters in the Sonoran desert for centuries using natural materials," writes Sharon Cohoon. Read the full article on building ramadas, replete with pictures, to find out more. But feel free to substitute with materials available locally.
Landscape Design and Home Security
You've probably heard the expression, "Less is more." Contradictory at first glance, it's an expression that contains a lot of wisdom and is much-loved by despisers of clutter. "Less is more" is applied with good effect in landscape design around homes of the contemporary style, as clean lines in the yard complement clean lines on the house. But don't stop at design considerations: a little pruning can go a long way toward improving home security, too. This article on how landscaping affects home security contains several useful tips to keep the burglars at bay.
Landscaping With Heirloom Plants
There are many reasons why people landscape with heirloom plants. Some want to surround themselves with heirloom plants "that remind them of their mothers' or grandmothers’ gardens," writes Betty Jakum. Others, Betty says, "grow heirloom plants because doing so gives them a sense of history and cultural heritage." You can find out all about heirloom plants in this piece.
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