Landscaping and Small Gardens Author:Marjorie J. Dietz One of the most exciting times in the life of most people is the planning or purchasing of a new home. Whether it is built to specifications or purchased from a builder, the experience is basically the same-an opportunity to improve upon or refresh living patterns and to express creativity in one's daily existence in new surroundings. New home o... more »wners who have had no previous concern or experience with landscaping and garden maintenance are often frustrated by problems associated with the outside of the house-the front yard open to public scrutiny, plantings around the house, the lawn, a terrace or patio, flower gardens-the entire landscaping of the property. Where to begin?« less