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Deer-resistant bulbs such as crown imperial are an excellent choice when landscaping in regions plagued by Bambi. If you plant types of bulbs that deer do not eat (such as those on this list), you can spare time and money on erecting fencing.

Daphne shrubs are plants that bear fragrant flowers. 'Carol Mackie' plants have white to light pink blossoms and variegated foliage.

Raised beds offer a number of advantages, including accessibility for people with disabilities and the elderly, easier pest control, and an opportunity to install outdoor benches. Learn how to build raised beds in this tutorial with pictures.

This drawing of a drought-resistant landscape plan consists of plants suitable for a sunny area. These tough plants also tolerate poor to average soils.

To plant successfully in shade, gain ideas from this sample landscape plan for shady areas. Following the plan supplied here, you can make your plant selection fit the conditions, not vice versa.

Exploring the origin of Groundhog Day, February 2, with a look back at Imbolc, St. Brigid's (or Bridget's) Day and Candlemas Day. Candlemas falls on Groundhog Day itself, while St. Brigid's Day falls on February 1.

An index to articles on groundcovers and other low-growing landscaping plants. Since lawn grass, shrubs and trees are covered elsewhere, these resources focus on other types of vegetation, such as annual flowers, perennials and vines.

The pictures in this photo gallery provide examples of some of the types of roses available, by color. All are AARS selections; the information supplied about these flowers is based on AARS descriptions (variety) and observation (color).

Deer-proof plants will not only minimize damage from those hoofed marauders, but also promote Lyme disease prevention. Growing plants Bambi least likes is an important first step in controlling tick infestations.

Winterburn's pictures of decks feature projects he has designed. The pictures of decks are supplemented with a link to an information discussing their designs.

Picture of rose bushes grown so as to hide a chain-link fence.

Landscape designers create focal points to direct the eye to an area. Scale and line are other landscape design concepts that deal with visual cues and eye movement.

Picture of a fence made with a ship's chain.

Each entry in this gallery of landscape plant pictures is used as a thumbnail for the whole group. When you click on any one of the photos, you'll be led to information about similar specimens and how to use them in your landscaping.

These fence pictures illustrate some of your options for fencing (the landscaping photos show different materials and styles). Among the landscaping photos are fence pictures displaying plantings.

Pictures of landscaping showing examples of front door entrances. Using symmetry is a popular way to set off front door entrances, but as these pictures of landscaping show, there are a variety of possible styles for entryway plantings.

My weed pictures include photos of plants you probably know -- but not by name. The weed pictures are supplemented by links to additional resources.

Pictures of poison ivy, as well as of similar vines, offered for identification purposes. These pictures of poison ivy show the vines at different stages of development and in different habitats.

Use these pictures of stone walkways to decide on materials for your own yard. My photos of stone walkways show examples of a variety of materials used for paths, as well as design ideas.

A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.