<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
<!-- Copy and paste the url into your newsreader application" -->
<!-- generator="About.com/0.01" -->

<rss version="0.91" >
   <channel>
   <title>About.com Landscaping: Most Popular Articles</title>
   <link>http://landscaping.about.com/</link>
   
   <description>These articles are the most popular over the last month.</description>
   <language>en-us</language>
  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
   <image>
   <title>About.com</title>
   <url>http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif</url> 
   <link>http://www.about.com/</link> 
   <width>118</width> 
   <height>20</height>
   </image>
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Identifying Rhus Radicans ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/weedsdiseases/a/poison_ivy_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tips for treating poison ivy rash. Treating poison ivy rash focuses on relief rather than a cure (vaccine), and relief remedies include the home remedy of jewelweed.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Brick Patios]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hardscapefences1/ht/brick_patio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to build a brick patio.  These step-by-step instructions, for designing and building a brick patio, are designed for beginners. Using a basket weave design pattern, you can build a brick patio without cutting a single brick. This is an easy do-it-yourself project.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Rose of Sharon]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/shrubsbushes/p/rose_of_sharon.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rose of sharon bush is a deciduous flowering shrub, sometimes thought of as a small tree. Responsive to pruning, rose of sharon bushes can be used to form a summertime hedge to secure privacy for swimming pool areas.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Getting Rid of Crabgrass]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/qt/kill_crab_grass.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What's the best way of killing crabgrass (also spelled &quot;crab grass&quot;)? Using preemergent herbicides is the best way to get rid of crabgrass, but killing the weed begins with proper identification, to which end I provide pictures to help with your weed control.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Identifying Rhus Radicans]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/weedsdiseases/a/poison_ivy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Poison ivy pictures provided for poison ivy identification. Pictures help take us beyond the traditional 'leaves of 3' saying for proper identification.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Install French Drains]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lazylandscaping/ht/French_drains.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Installing French drains is one option for providing yard drainage on properties where there is excessive moisture. The wetness from saturated soil on a slope can be re-routed to an area less harmful to the homeowner using French drains as a yard drainage solution.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Ideas, Pics]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscapedesignideas/a/ideas_pictures.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Consult these landscaping ideas and pictures for free design help (but pics are NOT royalty-free). These landscaping pictures and ideas will help your home improvement projects in the yard.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Flagstone Patios]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/hardscapefences1/ht/flagstone_patio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Laying flagstone patios in sand is not difficult, although the stone itself can be heavy. Laying a flagstone patio is like building a puzzle.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Build a Backyard Waterfall]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/watergardens/a/waterfalls.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To build outdoor waterfalls (see photo), you normally need to exploit an elevated area on your property, or else erect a berm to create such an area. But a simple and cheap way to build outdoor waterfalls is to erect cascading stone spillways that hang right over your pond.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Design Ideas]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscapedesignideas/a/landscape_photo.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Need landscape design ideas for your own yard? Study these photos illustrating landscape design ideas and learn about the concepts the pros employ.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Japanese Maples as Fall Fol...]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/fallfoliagetrees/a/fall_foliage6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Introduction to Japanese maple trees, including 'Bloodgood,' 'Crimson Queen' and red Japanese maples. Fall foliage described.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Groundhog Day - Garden Pests]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pestcontrol/a/groundhog_day_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pest control strategies against groundhog or woodchuck pests in gardens. Woodchucks or &quot;groundhogs&quot; (also spelled &quot;ground hogs&quot;) are pests that emerge from a burrow to eat garden vegetables and can be controlled through trapping.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Treatment for Poison Ivy Rash]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/a/cure_poison_ivy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Treatment for poison ivy rash includes natural remedies like jewelweed (sometimes misspelled as &quot;jewel weed&quot;) as well as mainstream medical remedies. Treatment for poison ivy begins by washing with soap and water within 15 minutes of contact, regardless of whether you opt for jewelweed or modern science.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Building Retaining Walls]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lazylandscaping/ht/retaining_wall.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tutorial on building retaining walls out of natural stone, three feet in height or less. Building retaining walls from natural stone without mortar has its limitations but also some benefits.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Pictures]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ss/yard_pictures.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Home landscaping pictures can provide you with numerous ideas for creating your own beautiful yard. These home landscaping pictures give free examples of some of the basic components found in beautiful yards.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Cat Repellents]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/pestcontrol/a/cat_repellents.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm often asked how to keep cats away from yards. The answer lies in cat repellents, whether by wire, water, or just plain understanding how feline pests think. ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Small Water Fountains]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pondwatergarden/a/water_fountains.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A small, cheap water fountain project for do it yourselfers. Fountains and other water features involving artifical ponds greatly enhance outdoor living spaces.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Design]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/designexamples1/a/landscapeDesign.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Landscape design ideas for the beginner and do-it-yourselfer. The basic landscape design ideas of color, form, line, scale and texture are introduced with pictures to illustrate how they play out in designing a garden.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Laying Sod]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/grassgrowingtips/ht/lawn_from_sod.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Laying sod to start new lawns begins with soil preparation. Laying sod to start new lawns has the advantage over seeding of being quicker.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[How to Build Rock Gardens]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/rockgardens/ss/rock_gardens.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial illustrates how to build rock gardens. The look of rock gardens is enhanced if attention is paid to color choices (both for the stones and for the plants).]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Planting Zones]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lazylandscaping/g/zone.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Definition of planting zones. The USDA puts out a hardiness map to which we refer when discussing whether particular specimens will survive in particular regions -- in other words, their planting zones.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Leaves of Mature Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/poison_ivy_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What does poison ivy look like? Photos do the best job of answering the question of what poison ivy looks like, thus this photo gallery.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Tips for Growing Green Lawns]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lawns/a/green_lawns.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Is the grass always greener on the other side, i.e., your neighbor's yard? These tips for growing green lawns will remedy that, putting a green lawn within your reach.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Hosta Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/plantsforshadyareas/a/hosta_plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hosta plants do have flowers but are usually grown for their foliage. The foliage color of hosta plants, as shown in the pictures provided, can be green, gold, or blue, and variegation is common.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Drought Tolerant Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/landscapeplans/a/drought_plan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pictures of perennial flowers in a drought-tolerant landscape plan consisting of plants suitable for sunny perennial beds. These drought-tolerant perennial flowers also tolerate poor to average soils.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Building Concrete Patios]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hardscapefences1/ht/concrete_patio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to build concrete patios. How to build forms, install drainage for concrete patios, use automatic cement mixers, make use of unwanted garden rock and pour.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Hedge Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/hedgesfences/a/hedge_plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hedge plants may serve the practical function of affording a property some security, or be purely decorative. Examples of hedge plants are discussed and photos provided.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[The Essential Steps in Deck...]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hardscapefences1/a/deck_building.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Free guide to do-it-yourselfers in deck construction and design. This introduction to deck design and building focuses on the basic steps.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Privacy Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hedgesfences/a/privacy_fences.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The utility of fences is argued in this article. Options for privacy fences are divided into building hardscape fences and 'living walls'; the pros and cons of each are listed.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Types of Wood Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/fencedesignconstruction/a/wood_fences.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Wood fence designs are often selected to match house styles. Among the types of wood fences are the stockade, post-and-rail and picket styles.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Full Sun Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/plantsforsunnydryareas/a/full_sun_plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Full-sun plants with drought-tolerance that are perennials are often perfect for rock gardens, for instance. Learn what qualifies as full-sun plants before you buy your perennials at the nursery.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Ornamental Grasses]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/lazylandscaping/a/grass_pictures.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Use these ornamental grass pictures and their accompanying descriptions to learn more about one of the best examples of low-maintenance plants -- the ornamental grasses.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Seeding Lawns]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/grassgrowingtips/ht/seeding_lawns.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Using seed for starting new lawns is cheaper than using sod. Learn the steps required for properly seeding lawns.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Best in Show for Top 10 Sha...]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lazylandscaping/a/shade_plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Top 10 List of shade plants, including flowering dogwood trees. Shade plants are described within each of the major categories.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Top 10 List of Weeping Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/treesshrubs/a/weeping_trees.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Descriptions of Japanese cherry trees and other weeping trees. Weeping cherry trees have a drooping habit and lovely blossoms, making them landscaping standouts.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy - - Leaves of Three, Let It Be]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/Leaflets-Three-Rhyme.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Heard the well-known rhyme about poison ivy, 'Leaflets three, let it be?' This picture of poison ivy provides visual verification for the rhyme, 'Leaflets three, let it be.' ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pergola Photo]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-10.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lawrence Winterburn is an expert on pergola designs, as shown in his pergola pictures. View these pictures for some ideas, including how to create courtyards.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Tree Stump Removal]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lazylandscaping/ht/stump_removal.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Alternatives to using grinders for tree stump removal explored. Tree stump removal can be accomplished manually with mattocks or by applying nitrogen and waiting.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Deck Railings: Custom Deck Railings]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/Pictures-of-Deck-Railings/Custom-Deck-Railings.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of custom wood deck railings.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy Plants - - Flower Buds]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/poison_ivy_4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of Poison Ivy Flower Buds]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[English Boxwoods]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/evergreenshrubsbushes1/p/english_boxwood.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[English boxwood shrubs are true dwarfs, keeping a rounded, compact form. English boxwoods make excellent hedges and topiaries.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Hens and Chickens]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/plantsforsunnydryareas/p/hens_and_chicks.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hens and chicks plants (Latin name, Sempervivum tectorum) are surprisingly hardy perennials, for succulents. Plant hens and chickens (see picture) in rock gardens to take advantage of their drought-tolerance.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Stella de Oro Daylily]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/perennialflowers/p/stella_de_oro.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Although individual Stella de Oro daylily flowers last only one day, the plant does an excellent job of reblooming. Hence the popularity of Stella de Oro daylily when seeking summer-long color.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Bleeding Hearts]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/perennialflowers/p/bleeding_hearts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Bleeding hearts are perennial flowers and favorites in shade gardens. Give bleeding hearts liberal doses of water after flowering to extend the life of the plants' attractive but heat-sensitive foliage.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Elephant Ear Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/unusualplants1/p/elephant_ears.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Elephant ear plants are tropical but can be overwintered in cold climates in containers. Keep your elephant ear plants in a cool, but not freezing basement or garage. ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Stone Walkways]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/drivewaysandwalkways1/ht/stone_walkway.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to build stone walkways, if you need to create a sturdy, attractive path from Point A to Point B. You can build a stone walkway that is either curved or straight.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Deck and Pergola Design ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-11.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lawrence Winterburn is an expert on deck and pergola design, as shown in these pictures. This picture shows what the landscape looked like before the pergola design.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Flower Pictures]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/tp/flower-pictures.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Browse this gallery of flower pictures to gain some ideas for your landscape designs. The flower pictures are organized by color.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Forbidden Flowers - - Photo of the Vine In Bloom]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/Flowers-of-Poison-Ivy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of poison ivy flowers. As this picture shows, poison ivy flowers are rather unremarkable.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Tips for Growing Green Lawns ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lawns/a/green_lawns_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The secret of having a green lawn lies in providing sufficient lawn fertilizers, practicing effective lawn weed control and following the proper mowing regimen (with mulching mowers, leave grass clippings behind). Providing lawn fertilizers (supplemented by grass clippings) and practicing lawn weed control can sometimes be condensed into one chore.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Garden Arbor Design]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/accentpieces/a/garden_arbor.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview, with pictures, for do it yourself building of garden arbors. Tips, supplies and tools to build arbors, and shopping for cheap pressure-treated lumber.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[&#039;Emerald Green&#039; Arborvitae]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/evergreentrees/p/arborvitae.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA['Emerald Green' arborvitae trees (often misspelled 'arbor vitae') are evergreens. 'Emerald Green' arborvitae trees have a foliage similar to Leyland cypress and are sometimes used as privacy screens or in other border plantings.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Deck Pictures]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-12.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Browse these deck screen pictures for design ideas. The deck screen pictures are supplemented with a link to an information discussing their designs.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy - - Young Leaflet Picture]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/Poison-Ivy-Leaflet-Shape.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Poison ivy leaflets are sometimes notched, a feature that may be especially prominent in young poison ivy leaves.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Deck Railing Picture]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Browse my deck and deck railing pictures for design ideas. The photo is supplied by Lawrence Winterburn.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[item_1]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/watergardens/a/waterfalls_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I recommend installing waterfall ponds (with preformed liners) before building the cascades, so you'll have a point of reference for your cascade's overhang (see picture). As my waterfall picture illustrates, the stone over which the water will fall into the pond juts out past the preformed liner. ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Deck Railings]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/a/deck_railings.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Interview with Lawrence Winterburn, expert on deck railings. Learn about the scope of deck railing styles now available.&#10;]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Foxglove Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/plantsforshadyareas/p/foxglove_plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Foxglove flowers (Digitalis purpurea) will thrive in shade and tolerate dry soil, although they prefer moderate moisture. Foxglove plants are poisonous, although they are also used medicinally.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Vines Growing on Wall]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/poison_ivy_7.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of poison ivy vine growing on a stone wall.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Varieties of Azaleas and Rh...]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/treesshrubs/a/rhodo_azaleas_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Introduction to care for azalea and rhododendron plants. Tips on pruning and planting azaleas and rhododendrons. ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[What the Young Leaves of Poison Ivy Look Like]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/Young-Poison-Ivy-Leaves.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of young poison ivy leaves.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Attracting Hummingbirds]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/forthebirds/a/hummingbirds.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The top 10 flowers to attract hummingbirds to your yard. In addition to attracting hummingbirds with plants, these flower gardening ideas are presented with aesthetic considerations in mind.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy - - Picture of Color Changes]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/Color-of-Poison-Ivy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of an orangy poison ivy leaf. The color of poison ivy can morph from red to orange to green.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Impatiens Flowers]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/flowerseed/p/impatiens_plant.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Impatiens flowers are valued for the variety and vibrancy of their colors and their shade tolerance. The 'Super Elfin' series is one of the more popular groups of impatiens flowers.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Uses for Vinegar ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/qt/vinegar_weeds.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The organic gardener sometimes uses vinegar as a natural weed killer. It's non-selective, so be careful when using vinegar as a natural weed killer.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Pictures: Transition From Front Yard to Backyard]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/side_yards.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Decks]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy - - Ripened Berries]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/white_berries.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of the white berries of poison ivy. When poison ivy berries ripen, they turn white, as this picture shows.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Before and After Deck Pictures]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA['Before and after' deck photos submitted by Lawrence Winterburn. Winterburn's deck photos feature projects he has designed.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Lamb&#039;s Ear Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/plantsforsunnydryareas/p/lamb_ear_plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina) are drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. These features make lamb's ear plants excellent choices for low-maintenance rock garden plants. ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Picture of the Leaves of Young Poison Ivy Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/poison_ivy_1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of poison ivy. Young poison ivy plants start out with reddish leaves.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Solutions]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/rockgardens1/a/land_solutions.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Problem areas call for landscape solutions, including rock garden design. Rock gardens can be an attractive, practical landscape solution where more common landscaping designs fail.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Home Pest Control - Voles]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pests/a/vole_control.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Garden pest identification as a first step in vole control (they're distinct from moles), followed by tips to get rid of these 'field mice' or 'meadow mice.' Holes of voles are different from holes of moles, realizing which is essential for control measures.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[FAQ on Fence Designs]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hedgesfences/a/fences_faq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[FAQ on all aspects of building fences, including design styles, professional installation versus building it yourself, and the attributes of fencing materials (wooden, vinyl and chain-link fencing).]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Alberta Spruce]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/evergreentrees/p/alberta_spruce.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dwarf Alberta spruce trees will eventually reach 6' in height, but only over a long period of time. The green needles have a tight, densely-packed growth habit that gives dwarf Alberta spruce trees a 'fuzzy' look.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison Oak Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/a/poison_oak.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How do you get rid of poison oak plants? Although you can kill them with the herbicides described here, getting rid of poison oak plants can also be accomplished manual removal.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[item_2]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hardscapefences1/a/deck_building_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Consider building a freestanding deck. The other option involves removing siding to gain access for the deck's ledger.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Rose Color Meanings]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/rosebushes/a/rose_colors.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rose color meanings detailed, so you can 'get it right' for Valentines Day. Attributing meaning to roses by colors, whether as Valentine gifts or for other occasions, follows longstanding convention.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Decking Photo]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-9.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lawrence Winterburn is an expert on decking. View his photos showing examples of the decking he has used in his deck design work.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy - - Picture of Fall Foliage]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/poison_ivy_10.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of poison ivy with its fall foliage. Poison ivy leaves turn orange, yellow or red in fall.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Sumach Shrubs]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/landscapecolor/a/sumac.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Distinguish poison sumac shrubs from their harmless namesakes and consider the latter for great fall foliage, such as typifies New England. There are many varieties that display brilliant fall foliage and that are quite distinct from poison sumac shrubs.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping With Stone]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hardscapefences1/a/stone_work.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The myriad of uses for stone to enhance a landscape through hardscape. Explore the aesthetic and functional use of stone and concrete for patios and other hardscape projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Deck Railings: Tempered Glass Deck Railings]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/Pictures-of-Deck-Railings/Tempered-Glass-Deck-Railings.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of tempered glass deck railings.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Japanese Yews]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/evergreenshrubsbushes1/a/japanese_yews.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[English yew bushes are widely used for foundation plants or in hedges, while a number of cultivars of Japanese yews exist and also serve as foundation plants or in hedges.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy Look-Alikes]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/poison_ivy_look_alike_1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Poison ivy weeds have many look-alikes. These pictures of Virginia creeper will help distinguish poison ivy weeds from Virginia creeper.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Deck Design Ideas]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-7.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lawrence Winterburn is an expert in deck design. View his photos showing examples of his deck design work.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Planting Flower Beds]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/perennialflowers/ss/planting_beds.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Practice layering when planting flower beds. 'Layering' in the context of planting flower beds means you put the tallest items in the back, the shortest in the front row.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison Ivy]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/poison_ivy_look_alike_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Virginia creeper is among the vine plants similar to poison ivy. Other vine plants similar to poison ivy include bittersweet.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy - - Picture of Aerial Roots]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/Hairy-Vines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Have you wondered what those hairy vines are climbing up trees? That's poison ivy, the 'hairs' being the vines' aerial roots.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Swimming Pool Landscaping]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pondwatergarden/qt/pool_landscape.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ideas for landscaping around swimming pools. Landscaping around swimming pools has a set of design principles unique to it.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Flowering Trumpet Vines]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/groundcovervines/a/flowering_vines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Information on the many landscape design functions filled by popular flowering vines, such as trumpet vines. Pros and cons of trumpet creeper, other flowering vines, and their uses.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Building Dry Creek Beds]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/sitegradingdrainage/ht/dry_creek_beds.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Building dry creek beds for landscape drainage is an easy landscaping project, provided that the soil you'll be excavating isn't strewn with roots and rocks. Once the digging is done, you'll build a dry creek bed laying weed-suppressing fabric and covering it with river rock, mortared in place.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Dry Shade Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/plantsforshadyareas/a/dry_shade_plant.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Plants for dry shade meet a dual challenge: little water and little light. The plants for dry shade discussed in this article will tolerate these difficult conditions.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Chrysanthemums]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscapecolor/p/chrysanthemums.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The chrysanthemums discussed here are 'hardy mums,' which are most likely to produce chrysanthemum flowers for Northern gardeners. Care for hardy mums includes dividing, pinching and providing winter protection.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy - - Picture of Autumn Foliage]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/poison_ivy_11.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of the autumn foliage of poison ivy plants. The autumn foliage of poison ivy plants ranges from orange to yellow to red.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Privet Hedges]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/hedgesfences/p/privet_hedges.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Privet hedges (ligustrum shrubs) are traditional favorites, being amenable to pruning. But ligustrum shrubs are invasive plants in North America, meaning privet hedges may soon belong to a bygone era.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Deck Screening Pictures ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-13.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Browse these pictures of deck screening for privacy design ideas. The privacy deck screening pictures are supplemented with a link to an information discussing their designs.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Weed Identification]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/a/identification.-9MA.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Weed identification is a helpful first step in control efforts against unwanted vines and other pests. In some cases, consulting a weed identification guide may even alter your desire for eradication of a plant.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Mountain Laurel Shrubs]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/shrubsbushes/a/mountain_laurel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Description of mountain laurel shrubs, supplemented by pictures. Distinction drawn between these shrubs and the bay laurel trees made famous by the Greeks and Romans.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Edging on a Lawn ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/landscape_edging.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Ground Ivy]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/weedsdiseases/a/ground_ivy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Description of creeping charlie (AKA, gill-over-the-ground, ground ivy), formerly valued as a medicinal herb but now considered a lawn weed. Creeping charlie can be used as a wild groundcover, but it is invasive.&#10;]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Poison Ivy - - &quot;Beware of Vine!&quot;]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/Poison-Ivy-Climbing-a-Building.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of poison ivy climbing a clapboard-sided building. Poison ivy's aerial roots allow it to climb structures.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Creeping Phlox Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/groundcovervines1/p/creeping_phlox.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Creeping phlox plants (P. subulata) do best in full sun. A slope with well-drained soil, rich in humus, can be covered with creeping phlox plants as a groundcover to prevent erosion.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fertilizing Lawns]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/grassgrowingtips/qt/fertilizingLawn.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tips are provided in this resource for fertilizing lawns. A schedule is provided for fertilizing lawns in spring, summer and fall.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Xeriscaping Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/cheaplandscaping1/a/xeriscaping.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The threat of drought begs for cheaper, drought-resistant alternatives to lawns, such as the xeriscaping plants used in xeriscape landscaping. Xeriscaping plants are an alternative to the thirsty grass of lawns. ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Types of Palm Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/treesshrubs/a/type_palm_trees.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Beginners are bewildered by all the different types of palm trees available. To help, I offer a handy list of types of palm trees in this introductory article.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Post and Rail Fences for Borders]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/border_fences.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Colorado Blue Spruce Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/evergreentrees/p/blue_spruce.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Colorado blue spruce trees are deer-resistant and often used as specimens or windbreaks. A classic choice for Christmas, Colorado blue spruce trees can also be impressive landscaping components.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Butterfly Bushes]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/forthebirds/p/butterfly_bush.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The scientific name for butterfly bushes is Buddleia davidii. As the plant name suggests, butterfly bushes (Buddleia davidii) can attract swallowtails, etc., but these perennials are also good for attracting hummingbirds.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Blue Rug Juniper Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/groundcovervines1/p/blue_juniper.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Blue Rug juniper plants and their relatives are sturdy groundcovers for sunny slopes. This article contains information on the use of Blue Rug juniper plants as groundcovers.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fall Foliage With Birch Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/fallfoliagetrees/a/fall_foliage4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Description of 4 types of birch trees effective as fall foliage trees. The fall foliage of birch trees is yellow.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Pictures: Stone Wall Borders]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/landscaping9.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Mole Control]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pests/a/mole_control.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Mole control is an one element of lawn care and garden pest control. Distinction made between moles and rodent garden pests.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Do It Yourself Decks]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/deck-pictures/deck-pic-2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This deck photo shows a do it yourself project. The deck photo is supplied by Lawrence Winterburn.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping With Dogs]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/lawns/a/dog_landscaping.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Landscaping with dogs requires serious compromises. Strategies for landscaping with dogs may force you to alter plans that you would otherwise have for your yard, for instance, avoiding extensive lawns that will only be stained by their urine.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Design on Hillsides]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/hillside_erosion.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fence Pictures: Lattice Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Fence-Pictures/Lattice-Fences.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lattice fence photo.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Pictures of Deck Railings: Typical Builder&#039;s Deck Railings]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/ig/Pictures-of-Deck-Railings/Typical-Builders-Deck-Railings.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of typical builder's deck railings.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison Sumac Pictures - - Compound Leaves]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/ig/Poison-Sumac-Pictures/Poison-Sumac-Leaves.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of poison sumac leaves. Poison sumac has pinnately compound leaves.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[item_3]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hardscapefences1/a/deck_building_4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A deck's structure from the ground up. Footings, concrete piers, posts and beams used in deck construction.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Edging]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/toppicks/ss/garden_edging.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Garden edging is used for reasons that go beyond landscape aesthetics. Garden edging, e.g., keeps grass stolons out of your landscape beds, while incorporating a mowing strip into your lawn greatly facilitates mowing.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Build Wood Lattice Screens]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lazylandscaping/ht/lattice_screens.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to screen unsightly objects in the yard, such as HVAC units, using lattice screens. Both vinyl and wood lattice are available at home improvement stores.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Reel Lawn Mowers]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lawns/gr/reel_review.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Consumer product review of reel lawn mowers, as an alternative to rotary machines. Reel lawn mowers are quiet, safe, pollution-free, maintenance-free and cheap.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Patio and Deck Design]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/tp/patio_deck.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Patio and deck design requires patio and deck accessories to make these outdoor living spaces joyful and attractive. Here's a place to explore ideas for accessories to enliven your design.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fast-Growing Shade Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/shadetrees/tp/shade_trees.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This resource provides links to information on fast-growing shade trees. Selecting fast-growing shade trees enables you to receive quicker, albeit not immediate gratification.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Driveway Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/drivewaysandwalkways1/a/driveway_types.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This series of frequently asked questions considers the available driveway materials for new installations, as well as sealing, repairing and landscaping existing driveways. The most popular driveway materials are concrete, asphalt and pavers.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Pictures: White Picket Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/white_pickets.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Borders]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/landscape_borders.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Water Drains]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/excessivewetnessrunoff/f/drain_water.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In answering how to drain water off lawns, you need to know not only about water drains, but also what to do with the runoff (dry wells being one option).]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Canadian Hemlock Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/evergreenornamentaltrees1/p/hemlock_trees.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Eastern or 'Canadian' hemlock trees are long-lived evergreens. Many cultivars of Canadian hemlock trees have been developed for landscape usage.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Dogwood Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/treesshrubs/a/dogwood_trees.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Flowering dogwood trees win the top ranking in this list of best spring specimens. Specifically, 'Cherokee Chief' and Japanese flowering dogwood trees are the winners, partly because they excel at attracting wild birds.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Scientific Plant Names]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/history/a/plant_names.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Reason given for why we use scientific names of plants rather than common names of plants. Most common mispronunciations of scientific lingo also supplied.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Peony Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/perennialflowers/p/peony_plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Chinese peony plants (see picture) most common in the U.S. are herbaceous perennials. But peony plants also come in a woody &quot;tree&quot; form, which is really more of a shrub.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Low-Maintenance Landscaping]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/lazylandscaping/tp/low_maintenance.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ten tips to take to heart if you're serious about low-maintenance landscaping. Since watering plants can be time-consuming, a big part of low-maintenance landscaping is properly managing your plants' water needs.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Plans]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscapeplans1/a/landscape_plans.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You say that you&#146;d like to learn how to draw landscape plans? This article aimed at do-it-yourselfers shows you how to draw landscape plans, and explains their usefulness.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fence Pictures: Privacy Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Fence-Pictures/Privacy-Fence.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of a privacy fence.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Lantana Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/flowerseed/p/lantana_plant.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lantana plants are a tropical shrub and a symbol of Florida landscaping. The salt-tolerance of lantana plants makes them a favorite of seashore communities, an important factor in their prevalence in Florida landscaping.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Building Garden Fountains]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/watergardens/ss/garden_fountain.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This do-it-yourselfer's tutorial on building decorative water garden fountains centers around the use of high-quality ceramic planters that function as the decorative water garden fountains. Such ceramic planters can be expensive but make great visual impact.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Wood Picket Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/fence_on_wall.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Automatic Irrigation Systems]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/cheaplandscaping1/a/irrigation_faq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about lawn irrigation systems and how efficient they are at water conservation. Water conservation requires foresight, which very much includes the planning for how lawn irrigation systems will be installed.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/treesshrubs/a/landscape_tree.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What are the best types of landscape trees for your yard, especially for autumn? In this piece I help you choose landscape trees to liven up your yard in autumn and all seasons.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Sealing Asphalt Driveways]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/drivewaysandwalkways1/ht/driveway_sealer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Much of the work in sealing asphalt driveways (sometimes misspelled 'ashphalt') is preparation. After sealing asphalt driveways (sometimes referred to as 'hot top' or 'blacktop'), don't allow vehicular traffic on the surface for 24 hours so the sealant can cure.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Pictures: Wooden Wishing Wells]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/wishing_wells.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Home Landscape Design]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscapedesignideas/tp/design_mistakes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Success in home landscape design for do-it-yourselfers is certainly possible, but there are some pitfalls that should be avoided if maximum satisfaction is to be attained. Thus the need for this list of 10 mistakes to be avoided in home landscape design.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Outdoor Living Spaces]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscapedesignideas/a/outdoor_living.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Building outdoor living spaces extends your home, effectively adding on new 'rooms.' By thinking in terms of equivalents to floor, walls and ceiling, you can create outdoor living spaces that are at once functional and aesthetically pleasing.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Planting Hedges]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/hedgesfences/ss/planting_hedges.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the steps in planting hedges. Through pictures I show you how to plant boxwood hedges.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Installing Landscape Fabrics]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/ss/weed_fabrics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Landscape fabrics are a high-tech solution for weed control. Landscape fabrics suppress weeds without depriving the soil of air, water and nutrients.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Christmas Holly Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/winterlandscaping1/a/holly_trees_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Description of holly plants as landscaping shrubs and trees. The focus is on the growing requirements and uses of American holly tree (ilex opaca), winterberry shrub (ilex verticillata) and 'Little Red.']]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Shrub List]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscapingshrubsbushe1/tp/list_of_shrubs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Consult this list of shrubs before you shop at the nursery. This list of shrubs describes popular and more unique kinds of bushes for the yard.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Flowering Quince]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures_Flowering_Shrubs/flowering_quince.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of flowering quince shrubs.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Driveways]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/drivewaysandwalkways1/a/landscape_drive.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Landscaping driveways to best show off your property sometimes comes down to understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your existing landscape design. I provide examples of landscaping driveways so as to draw attention to design strengths, as well as examples where you'd rather not draw unnecessary attention.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fence Pictures: Wrought Iron Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Fence-Pictures/Wrought-Iron-Fences.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Photo of a wrought iron fence.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison Sumac Pictures - - Swamp Shrub]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/ig/Poison-Sumac-Pictures/Poison-Sumac-Plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Photo of poison sumac plant.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Colorful Shrubs]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/landscapecolor/a/fall_shrub_vine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A Top Ten Shrub Bush &amp; Vine List for fall colors from your About Landscaping guide. These shrubs, bushes and vines display great fall colors, and can set the autumn landscape ablaze with their colorful leaves.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison Sumac Pictures - - The Spring Berry ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/ig/Poison-Sumac-Pictures/Poison-Sumac-Berry.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of poison sumac berries.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Lilac Bushes]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/shrubsbushes/p/lilac_bushes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Common lilac bushes bloom in late spring, unlike forsythia flowering shrubs, which bloom earlier in the spring. Plant lilac bushes in conjunction with the latter, to extend the period that your yard experiences the color provided by flowering shrubs.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscape Bridges and Garden Ponds]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/landscape_bridges.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Saucer Magnolia Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/floweringtrees/p/magnolia_trees.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Description of &quot;saucer&quot; magnolia trees. Pictures of saucer magnolia trees furnished.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[English Lavender Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/flowerseed/p/lavender.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Profile of English lavender plants (Lavandula angustifolia). English lavender plants (sometimes misspelled &quot;lavendar&quot;) are commonly spoken of as perennial herbs and have aromatic flowers.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Transplanting Shrubs and Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/shrubsbushes/ht/transplanting.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Easy steps to follow for shrub and tree transplanting. How to dig the holes and move the plants, plus care after the shrub and tree transplanting.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[poisonous-plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/poisonouslandscapeplants/tp/poisonous-plants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pictures of poisonous plants can help you to identify them -- and, hopefully, avoid them. My list of poisonous plants includes not only pictures of vegetation, berries, etc. that you shouldn't eat, but also photos of weeds that cause rashes on contact, as well as pics of weeds that serve as natural remedies.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[English Ivy]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/groundcovervines1/p/english_ivy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Information on English ivy plants, including a picture. English ivy plants are traditional groundcovers, but have fallen out of favor in North America due to their invasiveness.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Crushed Gravel Driveways]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/drivewaysandwalkways1/f/gravel_driveway.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Gravel driveways offer a set of pros and cons distinct from surfaces such as asphalt and concrete. E.g., because they don't have a solid surface, gravel driveways are hard to shovel, but immune to frost heaves.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Steps to Climb to Front Door Entrances]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/front_door_entrances/front_door_entrances_5-jpg.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pictures showing examples of landscaping steps for front door entrances. The pillars at the base of these brick steps are topped with pineapple ornaments.&#10;]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Types of Maple Trees for Fa...]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/fallfoliagetrees/a/fall_foliage7.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Introduction, with pictures, to maple trees as fall foliage specimens. Red maples' fall foliage described, as well as sugar maples, Norways and Amurs. ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Redtwig Dogwoods]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/shrubsbushes/p/redtwig_dogwood.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Red twig dogwood shrubs (or &quot;redtwig&quot; dogwoods) are so named for the color of their bark in winter. But red twig dogwood shrubs offer much more than just colorful winter bark....]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[The Easter Rabbit: Pagan Or...]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pests/a/easter_rabbit_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Wild rabbit control via repellents, rabbit-resistant plants, cat litter and Havahart traps. Wild rabbit pests can often be controlled through natural, organic methods.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Mole Control ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pests/a/mole_control_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You can get rid of moles with mole traps or repellents. Havahart traps and Moletox repellent are 2 common brand names in pest control.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Drought-Resistant Landscape Plan]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pestcontrol/l/bldroughtplan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Drawing of a drought-resistant landscape plan consisting of plants suitable for a sunny area.  These drought-resistant plants also tolerate poor to average soils.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fence Pictures: Square-Lattice Fences ]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Fence-Pictures/Square-Lattice.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Photo of square lattice fencing.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison Sumac: Exception, Not t]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/landscapecolor/a/sumac_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Poison sumac is not prevalent in yards. Enjoy the foliage of the other varieties, remembering that poison sumac is the exception, not the rule.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Landscaping Pics: Wooden Wishing Wells]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/wishing_well.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Burning Bush Shrubs]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscapingshrubsbushe1/p/burning_bush.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Information on burning bush plants, those popular but invasive shrubs. Burning bush shrubs display spectacular fall foliage but the plants are starting to be classified as 'illegal aliens.']]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Yarrow Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/plantsforsunnydryareas/p/achillea_yarrow.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Yarrow plants (Achillea millefolium) have a feathery foliage and flattened flower heads. Grow yarrow plants in border plantings with flowers or in rock gardens.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[FAQ on Mowing Lawns]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/designexamples1/a/lawn_faq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[FAQ providing tips on mowing lawns (grass cutting), plus a basic tip for lawnmower maintenance, which in this case effects turf health. Learn about the best and worst times for mowing lawns (grass cutting).]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Bittersweet Vine Plants]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/groundcovervines1/a/bittersweet.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Introduction to American and oriental bittersweet vines. The benign American bittersweet plants are quickly disappearing, while the vines of the oriental variety are an invasive scourge, despite bearing beautiful berries.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Liriope Grass]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/ornamentalgrasses/p/liriope_grass.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Liriope spicata, also called 'lilyturf' or 'border grass,' is a deer-resistant ornamental grass. Liriope can, indeed, be used as a 'border grass' in areas of dry shade.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[The Landscape Design Element of Line]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/landscaping-pictures/line_in_design.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of landscaping pictures for front-yard design ideas. Let these landscaping pictures inspire you in your DIY front-yard design projects.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fence Pictures: Privacy Fences on Slopes]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Fence-Pictures/Privacy-Fence-on-Slope.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of a privacy fence on a slope.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Apple Trees]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/fruittreesbushes/a/apple_trees.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Factors that go into selecting varieties of apple trees to grow. In selecting varieties of apple trees, you'll have to consider dwarfs versus standards, climate zone, taste, disease resistance and more.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Photo of Non-Poison Sumac]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/ig/Poison-Sumac-Pictures/Non-Poison-Sumac-Seeds.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of seedtuft of non-poison sumac.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison Sumac Pictures - - The Stems]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/ig/Poison-Sumac-Pictures/Poison-Sumac-Stems.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Its red stems help identify poison sumac.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Purslane, Edible Landscaping]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/weedsdiseases/a/purslane.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Edible landscaping with the herb, purslane, a nutritious weed increasingly used in agriculture and cooking recipes. Purslane is high in vitamin C and metabolism-regulating Omega-3 fatty acids, so make it part of your own edible landscaping.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Stepping Stones]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/drivewaysandwalkways1/a/stepping_stones.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article shows how to make garden stepping stones with simple molds. The focus is on the various uses for garden stepping stones in the yard.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fence Pictures: Semi-Privacy Lattice Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Fence-Pictures/Lattice-Fence-With-Large-Holes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of lattice fence with large openings, considered a semi-privacy lattice fence.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Garden Mulch]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/compostandmulch/a/mulches.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Garden mulch properly used will promote plant health and the appearance of your landscape. Some garden mulches may lower soil pH slightly, but this tendency can be counteracted by applying lime to the landscape. ]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison Sumac Pictures - - The Leaflets]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/ig/Poison-Sumac-Pictures/Poison-Sumac-Leaflets.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of poison sumac leaflets.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Deck Design]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/decksandarbors/a/deck-design.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Need some deck design ideas? Read my interview with deck design expert, Lawrence Winterburn for ideas on everything from privacy to hot tubs and pools.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Flowering Shrubs: Caryopteris]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures_Flowering_Shrubs/caryopteris_with_bee.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A honey bee is enjoying this bloom on a caryopteris plant.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Climbing Hydrangeas]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/vineplants1/p/hydrangea_vine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Climbing hydrangeas solve a problem for homeowners with shady areas to plant, being shade-tolerant vines. Climbing hydrangea vines do, however, flower more profusely if they receive some sunlight.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fence Pictures: Scalloped Privacy Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Fence-Pictures/Scalloped-Privacy-Fences.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture of a scalloped fence.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Gold Mops False Cypress]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/evergreenshrubsbushes1/a/false_cypress.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The false cypress group (or 'falsecypress') has some shrubs with fantastic golden foliage listed under 'Chamaecyparis pisifera'. 'Gold Mop' false cypress (or 'Mops') and 'Gold Thread' are examples of such shrubs with golden foliage.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Trimming Hedges]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/hedgesfences/ss/trimming_hedges.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You've just bought some boxwood or other shrubs, and you're wondering how to trim hedges? Trimming hedges is easy, if you start when they're young, and I show you how, step by step, in this tutorial with pictures.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Concrete Designs]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hardscapefences1/a/concrete_floor.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Before and after photos of concrete design from your About.com Guide. Cracked cement floors without any style can be transformed with imaginative concrete design.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison Sumac Pictures - - The Berries]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/ig/Poison-Sumac-Pictures/Berries-of-Poison-Sumac.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Closeup photo of poison sumac berries.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Weed Control Without Chemicals]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/a/organic_yards.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You can accomplish weed control without chemicals. These resources show readers how to practice effective weed control and still have organic yards -- without chemicals.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Forsythia Bushes]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/cs/shrubsbushes/p/forsythia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sometimes misspelled as 'forsynthia' or 'forcynthia,' border forsythia bushes are shrubs best known for ushering in spring. Care tips (including pruning) offered for border forsythias (intermedia hybrid).]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Fence Pictures: Stockade Fences]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Fence-Pictures/Stockade-Fences.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Photo of a stockade fence.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Stone Fountains]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/watergardens/ss/rock_fountains.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Stone fountains sometimes center around granite pieces with holes drilled through the rock (for the tubing). Such stone fountains stand on a grate over a submerged pond, with rock hiding the grate.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Salvia Flowers]]></title>
            <link>http://landscaping.about.com/od/flowersherbsgroundcover1/a/salvia_flowers.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Although the scarlet plants are the best known, 'annual' salvia flowers do come in other colors, including white, salmon, pink, purple, lavender, burgundy and orange. Salvia flowers, in their native lands, are perennial plants.]]></description>
            <category>homegarden</category>
         </item>
         </channel>
</rss>