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		<title>Landscape Decor Ideas for Small Yards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Small yards are ideal since owners don’t incur a lot of expenses. The yards also entail fewer landscaping activities which include the likes of mowing, pruning the bushes among others things. The owners should consider adding lower beds which area readily available in the market. The flowers are available in a wider range of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Small yards are ideal since owners don’t incur a lot of expenses. The yards also entail fewer landscaping activities which include the likes of mowing, pruning the bushes among others things. The owners should consider adding lower beds which area readily available in the market. The flowers are available in a wider range of options such as rose flower and others.</p>
<p>With such flowers one should consider raising their flowerbeds which can add style to their landscape. Basically, use colors which will make your small yard appear bigger. A good example for that can include use of pastels which have been in use for quite some time now. Pastels exist in numerous colors such as blue, pink, yellow and lavender. Also, a small yard can be decorated using decorative borders. Garden fountains and solar power lighting are quite popular. The solar power decorative includes the likes of birds, frogs, gnomes and turtles.</p>
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		<title>Home Furnishings – Go Green, Save Environment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Green” is the word that is used daily, in newspapers, in schools, in colleges, and virtually everywhere. Ever since the awareness of global warming increased, people themselves are opting to go green (eco-friendly). If you are engaged in any act that is bound to harm the atmosphere and your neighbor notices it, you will soon [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5140/88077896.jpg" alt="Home Improvement, Green homes" width="205" height="195" align="left" />“Green” is the word that is used daily, in newspapers, in schools, in colleges, and virtually everywhere. Ever since the awareness of global warming increased, people themselves are opting to go green (eco-friendly). If you are engaged in any act that is bound to harm the atmosphere and your neighbor notices it, you will soon find that people look at you as if you are an alien. This is the level to which people are taking eco-friendliness personally.</p>
<p>Naturally, this will apply to home furnishings too. While green items are useful to you, they also save you from visitors scorning at the non-green elements if any. The trend is going high day by day. Use as much recycled material as possible. Great quality furniture is available made of recycled material which can be further recycled.</p>
<p>Next comes the furnishings and upholstery. Try to use as much cotton as possible. Silk and Wool are also acceptable. Avoid furs at any cost. They are hard to clean and are expensive. And, they sure will invite trouble.</p>
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