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Last year residential architecture firms reported that upscale landscaping is on the increase, as is the popularity of outdoor living space such as decks, porches, patios and small courtyards. "When you extend your living space outside, suddenly you have so much more space for living in general," says Michelle Kodis, author of "Ultimate Backyard." And comfort isn't the only benefit, Kodis writes. "If you want to raise the value of your home, start thinking about ways to add structural interest and comfort to your backyard, patio, deck, side yard ".

A professionally done design adds the most value; or you may choose to seek the advice of an expert. The reasons for developing your yard are numerous. Why go anywhere else?

• The cost of gas will be $??
• The roads there may have their own kind of RAGE.

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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Replacement for peat moss.

Peat moss is great to add to soil to improve its structure and moisture holding capacity, and increase its acidity. But it is non renewable. It takes many years to regenerate and in the meantime the earth loses this great filter system. I read where coconut shells can be refined (called coir) and become an alternative to peat. They regrow every 30 days and are 100% organic. Sounds like a good thing.
Source: 'Home at Home' summer 2009 magazine published by Home Hardware

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