Page 1 of Susan Schlenger's writing

1. Five Easy to Grow Flowers For Your Garden There are many easy to grow flowers available. Whether you are looking for perennials or annuals, low maintenance flowers come in many sizes and colors. Most people like perennials since they return every year. Each perennial will have it's own... (posted by Susan 3 years 4 days ago.)

2. Google Sketchup - Where Do I Find Great Landscaping Components and What Types Are Available? Google Sketchup is software in which you can create 3D landscape designs. There are many tools to work with and once you get the hang of it, Sketchup is fun and easy. Google components are objects or models that you can add to your design to make... (posted by Susan 3 years 122 days ago.)

3. Free Photo Editing Software - Five Recommended Programs For Image Editing and More If you have read my article, Free Photo Editing Software - What Features Should I Look For , then you will have know some editing tools that are available. There are many photo editing programs, and I have used quite a few. Below are ones that I... (posted by Susan 3 years 124 days ago.)

4. Free Photo Editing Software - What Features Should I look For? There is lots of free photo editing software available. Many are excellent for most editing needs, and some even have advanced tools. So, what are some of the things to look for when you are choosing a program to edit your photos with? Here... (posted by Susan 3 years 124 days ago.)

5. Picasa Software - What Are The Differences Between Picasa 3 and Picasa Web Albums? Picasa software can be confusing. The reason for this is that there are actually two...the software and the website. Both are owned by Google. The first one is Picasa 3, the newest version, which must be downloaded onto your computer. The second... (posted by Susan 3 years 130 days ago.)

6. Patio Ideas - How To Create A Patio Design When You Are Above the Ground Level Are you having problems figuring out some patio ideas due to the fact that your patio door is quite a bit above the ground? There are some very creative and functional ways to tackle this challenge. I will discuss them in this article. Raised... (posted by Susan 3 years 135 days ago.)

7. Deck Ideas or Patio Designs - Which One Should You Choose? There are many great deck ideas and just as many wonderful possible patio designs. However, there are few things to consider when deciding which one to include in your landscape. Hopefully you will enjoy your landscape structure for many years to... (posted by Susan 3 years 319 days ago.)

8. Evergreen Shrubs - How To Avoid Costly Mistakes and Create a Professional Design So, you want to add some landscaping to your home, but don't know quite how to go about it? I understand. And evergreen shrubs, which provide greenery all year long, are not inexpensive. It's difficult to know exactly which plants to choose.... (posted by Susan 3 years 333 days ago.)

9. Landscape Trees - Which Kind You Should Choose and Why I always felt that landscape trees are one of the most important aspects of a landscape designs. That's because they have so many outstanding features. They have height, mass and they also provide screening. And let's not forget about spring and... (posted by Susan 4 years 9 days ago.)

10. Why Are Green Roof Systems "Green"? Green roof systems seem very complicated, don't they? You might be wondering how they get installed, or where they can be used. Then again, what plants actually grow on a roof? And what is all the fuss about? The nuts and bolts is that green roofs... (posted by Susan 4 years 22 days ago.)

11. Five Design Ideas For Driveway Pavers You don't just want a mass of driveway pavers do you? You are after that special design, right? Put some extra thought into the design so that your driveway stands out from the crowd. Here are five design elements to add to make your driveway... (posted by Susan 4 years 22 days ago.)

12. Choosing Fragrant Plants For Your Garden Fragrant plants can be wonderful in the garden...what is a garden with out at least one? What could be nicer than sitting on your patio, meandering along your front walk or walking through your rear yard and all of a sudden getting a whiff of a... (posted by Susan 4 years 28 days ago.)

13. Eight Ideas To Consider For Outdoor Living Rooms Outdoor living rooms have become quite popular in recent years. Outdoor kitchen islands, outdoor pergolas and even wide screen tvs can all be part of the design. Magazine photos show how beautiful they can be and what they can possibly look... (posted by Susan 4 years 28 days ago.)

14. Adding Creative Features To Paver Patio Designs - The Wow Factor Many people decide to have a paver patio. There are many interesting pavers available, particularly those that are tumbled. These pavers give a stone-like, rustic look to the patio. However, apart from selecting a great paver that looks well with... (posted by Susan 4 years 28 days ago.)

15. Decomposed Granite - Is This The Paving Material For You? Decomposed granite (DG)is a relatively inexpensive, casual paving material which can be used for many different kinds of hardscapes. I say "relatively" inexpensive because there are different applications. As these various installation processes... (posted by Susan 4 years 34 days ago.)

16. Outdoor Kitchen Island - Ideas and Tips To Consider An outdoor kitchen island might just be for you, particularly if you enjoy grilling and entertaining outside. More and more people are enjoying being outside and entertaining. In addition, an entire outdoor living room can be part of the design.... (posted by Susan 4 years 68 days ago.)

17. Paving Costs - Patio and Other Material Costs Paving costs can vary greatly and therefore can largely impact a landscape project. I have listed materials from the least expensive to the most expensive paving costs. Loose Stone - This is relatively inexpensive compared to others. Be... (posted by Susan 4 years 76 days ago.)

18. Three Ideas For Spicing Up Concrete Patio Designs Concrete? Oh no, I don't want concrete for my patio!I hear this many times from Clients. You might want to think twice before dismissing this paving material. Concrete is often considered due to it being relatively inexpensive. While many... (posted by Susan 4 years 97 days ago.)

19. Window Bird Feeders - What You Need To Know Window bird feeders provide enjoyment different than any other type of bird feeder. They allow you to view the birds up closevery close! You can watch them, learn about their habits, and even take some great photographs. These feeders are offered... (posted by Susan 4 years 119 days ago.)

20. Concrete Pavers - Pros and Cons of Using This Paving Material It's sometimes difficult to decide which paving material to use on a project. There are so many choices; they all have pros and cons. Sooner or later you will probably consider concrete pavers. Read on to find out all you need to know about them... (posted by Susan 4 years 128 days ago.)

21. Advantages of Concrete Swimming Pools - Five Features You Might Want For Your Pool So you have decided to have a swimming pool in your landscape. There are a lot of decisions to be made. One of you main decisions will be deciding if you want a concrete swimming pool or vinyl liner pool. Concrete swimming pools have some... (posted by Susan 4 years 130 days ago.)

22. Paving Costs - How To Save Money With a Beautiful Paver Patio Design Paving costs can vary greatly and can have a tremendous effect on the cost of your landscape project. Creating a paver patio design with nice tumbled pavers can save you a lot of money in comparison to using natural stone. When providing... (posted by Susan 4 years 147 days ago.)

23. How Does Landscaping Effect Your Home's Value? Most people landscape their homes for their own enjoyment. You probably want your home to have attractive front yard landscaping for both yourself and visitors. The backyard is the area which normally gets used more, and therefore designing it... (posted by Susan 4 years 170 days ago.)

24. Landscape Drainage - How To Prevent Drainage Problems On Your Property A landscape design should include plans for landscape drainage. But how do you go about addressing this seemingly complicated part of a design? Not only does water end up on your property from rain, but also from runoff from the roof of your... (posted by Susan 4 years 174 days ago.)

25. Walkway Designs - Nine Ideas For Creating a Great Design Creating beautiful walkway designs does not have to be complicated. Following a few good design concepts will help you design one that is very pleasing. 1. Decide how wide you would like it to be. I prefer walks that are at least four feet... (posted by Susan 4 years 194 days ago.)