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Landscaping Basics

This Asheville-based landscape architect took his childhood passion for the outdoors and turned it into a career. He explains what you can do to better your own lawn and landscape.

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Landscape Mistakes

MHI: What is the most common mistake you see homeowners make when they're remodeling their outdoors?

RHP: I think one of the most common mistakes is choosing the wrong plant for the wrong location. The proper placement of plants ensures survivability as well as better defining the usable space.

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