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Good advice on how and when to plant those flowers, trim the hedges or add some new sod or food to your grass is always a help. Learn how to get the greenest lawn or the most perfectly trimmed hedges on the block with help from experts on the Web.

Even if your home has a perfect lawn and backyard, you may be thinking about adding a waterfall pond or koi pond – perhaps just creating a bit of private space to relax and hide away from the barbecue or swing set! Take a look at some of the landscaping ideas in these videos for inspiration.

If you can't imagine that your yard or garden could be that amazing...

Remember, every project gets done one step at a time. Don't get overwhelmed looking at the finished product. Just pick one element that you like and start there.

Go only as fast as your budget and energy allow. With a bit of work and plenty of patience, in a few weeks, months - or maybe even years - your dream landscape will emerge. It will be worth the wait.

In the meantime, impress the neighbors with your green thumb and landscaping expertise - with the help of do-it-yourself resources on planting and seeding, mulching, pruning, and tackling bigger projects.

Or find commercial service providers to help you get that front yard, lawn or back yard landscape in perfect shape...

Clearwater Landscapes - Design your own landscaping online, including tips and advice on lighting, water features, retaining walls, pruning, soil and plant care.

Planning the Home Landscape - And commercial spaces, too. With illustrated design plans including details on materials, plants and construction.

Yardcare.com - All about lawn care and a great resource for learning more about grasses, lawn diseases, weeds, planting and feeding with more on lawnmowers, trimmers and snow throwers.

SAPLING - The premier U.K. site featuring more than 500 reviewed links to architecture, planning and landscape-related websites.

Preparation and Planting of Landscape Plants - The nitty gritty on trees and shrubs with facts on soil preparation, staking, watering, planting seasons, mulching and pruning.

Green Landscaping with Native Plants - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's presentation with facts and info on the benefits of choosing regional plants in landscaping, and featuring an online toolkit, FAQ and slide show.

Take the Lawn Challenge - Have the greenest lawn on the block with expert lessons in eight chapters on grass types, shade, lawn pests and disease, feeding, watering and mulching from the Univerity of Illinois Extension.

Lawn & Landscape - The digital version of the print magazine for professional U.S. landscapers including news, forum, plus an extensive directory of related equipment dealers and service providers.

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