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Our driveway is quite steep. We are going to surface the driveway in concrete, but were wondering what was the Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:43:49 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/what-kind-of-evergreen-plants-are-best-for-full-sun-around-a-mailbox.html I don't like the look of dead flowers so I think evergreens would be best. I'm not a gardener in any sense of the word - I can't even figure out which Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:13:31 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/turning-radius-for-a-18-suv-and-25-boat-trailer.html I'll be hauling a 25 foot boat trailer with an 18 foot SUV. I need a new drive to start off a main road at a 90 degree angle. It will then curve to the Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:26:53 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/should-i-create-a-circular-driveway.html My wife and I have recently purchased 10 acres and will be building our first house:) The perimeter of the property is a creek and the lot is almost exactly Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:42:29 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/landscaping-a-long-driveway-with-a-garage-in-the-way.html I'm looking for ideas on how to landscape my driveway and give my house some curb appeal. We have a long driveway and from the road you only see the side Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:15:33 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/circular-driveway.html hi there... i wish you were in Baltimore. so i plan on creating a circular driveway and wanted to know the diameter size if i want cars to park along Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:55:42 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/pergola.html What is the minimun size of red cedar for a 14 foot span on a pergola. It will only be 64 inches wide and connected to the house. The span will be supported Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:20:25 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/what-is-the-best-kind-of-pool-deck.html I am about to have a back yard in ground pool put in at our Georgia home. I am trying to decide on the most cost effective but functional kind of deck Mon, 24 May 2010 22:56:46 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/we-would-like-to-add-an-attached-pergola-over-our-sliding-glass-doors.html We would also like to remove the wood deck and install either patio pavers, stamped concrete or stone. Our main concern is how high to make the pergola Mon, 24 May 2010 22:43:29 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/driveway-edging-ii-pictures1.html I am probably driving you crazy. I really apologize. Good Morning Alex! You can never drive me crazy. I welcome your input. Now that I can see the Sun, 16 May 2010 11:51:38 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/driveway-edging-ii-pictures.html I have a stone wall(Island) and the widest part is 27' which tapers off and is 15' long--(3 sides) This is the edging on the left side of my driveway for Sun, 16 May 2010 11:47:48 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/help-with-my-circular-driveway-island-design.html Hi there: I've included a picture of my contemporary ranch here in Bucks County, PA. This is our third year in the house and I've decided to re-do the Sun, 16 May 2010 11:23:26 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/driveway-edging.html I have a stone wall(Island) and the widest part is 27' which tapers off and is 15' long--(3 sides) This is the edging on the left side of my driveway for Sun, 16 May 2010 11:07:23 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/ask-the-expert.html Ask the Expert about your Landscape Design Problem or Concern. I Want to Help! Sat, 15 May 2010 10:23:52 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/our-backyard-backs-to-the-woods-can-we-still-have-an-outdoor-fireplace.html My dream is to have a huge outdoor fireplace centered on my dining room window, so you can see the fireplace from the dining room. I've looked into ordering Sat, 15 May 2010 10:12:31 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/get-published.html Get Published Free! Send pictures to show off your great landscaping! You get your own web page to share with friends, family and the world. Tue, 11 May 2010 10:08:14 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/how-should-i-layout-my-driveway.html Hi! I love your website! I am building a house on a semi-busy road and I am interested in driveway designs. I have a couple of options drawn out below, Mon, 10 May 2010 23:07:38 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/will-my-perennials-come-back.html I live in Bethesda MD. Most of my perennials have started to come to life as it is the beginning of April. However, I have 1 catmint, 2 verbena, 2 Bluebeard, Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:40:16 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/smallyard.html A small yard is charming, but challenging. A different approach is necessary to successfully design one. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:42:28 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/im-interested-in-putting-in-a-circular-drive-in-front-of-the-house-but-the-house-is-not-symmetrical-should-i-center-the-circle-on-the-front-door-or-the-middle-of-the-house.html House is about 80 ft wide total, with 40 ft of main house and 40 ft of garage+family room. Right now the driveway approaches on the garage side, but we Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:06:18 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/i-need-help-with-remodeled-older-home-with-large-front-porch.html My mom's house in central NC faces southeast. I'm having trouble with what to do around the front and right side. The porch is so large and short....about Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:35:20 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/landscape-sketch-for-photo-submitted-on-the-ask-the-expert-page.html A reader submitted a photograph on the Ask the Expert page. I describe the landscaping I am recommending on that page, but wanted the reader to be able Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:10:17 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/cottage-gardens.html Cottage Gardens made Simple! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:10:18 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/contactme.html Contact Me, Nancy Dransfield, Landscape Architect and owner of Landesign of Virginia, Inc. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:08:24 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/circulardriveway.html A Circular Driveway Makes a Beautiful Approach! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:06:41 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/backyards.html Back yards are a place for fun and relaxation! Personalize your back yard and make it unique. This is your private space to ponder and enjoy! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:03:20 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/driveway-surface.html Choose the Best Driveway Surface for Your Property! Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:38:02 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/driveway-edge.html Bordering a driveway with a structural edge adds a beautiful landscape design detail, but is also functional. See what a driveway edge can do for your project and learn about the different types! Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:37:09 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/i-dont-want-to-uglify-the-home-do-you-have-a-suggestion-my-2-choices-that-i-have-thought-of-are.html I don't want to uglify the home. Do you have a suggestion? My 2 choices that I have thought of are: The sidewalk/walkway is hard to see in the picture, Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:57:55 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/can-i-fit-a-ushaped-driveway-at-the-from-of-my-property.html Right now, the access to our house is off a side street, with a very long driveway leading to the back of our house. We'd love to get a u-shaped driveway Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:38:01 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/design-plan.html Hi Nancy, I live in N.Tx (DFW) area and my husband and I moved into our first home in 2008. The house already has established shrubs and one Live Oak Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:02:24 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/woodlandgardens.html Woodland Gardens have unique site conditions that offer wonderful opportunities for a shade garden! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:22:06 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/waterfalls.html Design and Build Waterfalls that Work! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:19:50 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/u-shapeddriveways.html U-Shaped Driveways Are a Tried and True Design That is Very Popular! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:16:08 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/swimming-pool.html Design Tips For a Spectacular Swimming Pool! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:13:52 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/steps.html Steps are functional, but also are a design element. Learn the tread/riser formula for designing steps that are safe and beautiful! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:11:45 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/retainingwalls.html Build retaining walls to terrace a hill or provide support to a steep slope. Design them to impress your visitors and endure the elements! Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:59:28 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/pruning.html Do not let pruning intimidate you!. Learn the plant basics for accessing your pruning needs. Get all the information you need to know to do a great job. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:57:52 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/pool-decks.html Perfect Pool Decks are Stylish and Comfortable! 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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:38:08 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/landscape-design-samples.html Landscape Design Samples from Start to Finish Illustrated with Pictures! Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:31:22 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/Harmony-Park.html Harmony Park is an outdoor musical play ground full of incredible percussion instruments. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:26:29 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/greenlandscapedesign.html Green Landscape Design is energy and resouce conscious. Conservation is considered when developing a green landscape plan. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:21:10 GMT http://www.landscape-design-expert.com/gardenwalls.html Garden walls are permanent structures with limitless possibilities. See and learn how these garden walls have made their owners spectacular outdoor rooms! Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:18:00 GMT