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Pond Planning: The soft sound of water bubbling in a pond or water trickling in a stream has a relaxing and calming effect. Adding a pond can make your landscaping spectacular and allow it to stand out in the neighborhood.

Ponds have been becoming phenomenally more popular among home owners in the past couple of years. With more stress being placed on enjoying the backyard and enhancing its value people are improving their property with waterscapes such as garden ponds, waterfalls, streams and other water features. Much enjoyment can be felt from looking at an aesthetically pleasing pond and listening to its soothing sounds. Set off your backyard landscaping with a pond and start enjoying the benefits that other homeowners are savoring.

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Landscaping Do's and Dont's: When considering landscaping for your home it makes economical sense to think of it as an investment, something that will increase the value of your home. Homeowners generally get their landscaping money back, anywhere from 100 to 200 percent of it, when they sell their home. Homes with professional landscaping can sell for as much as 20 percent more than comparable homes that don't have landscaping.

A landscape budget is typically calculated as a percentage of your home's value. This percentage could range from 5 to 20 percent or more, depending on your funding and how much you'd like to accomplish. Homes with pools and outdoor kitchens obviously require a higher percentage. Considering that landscaping is such a good home improvement investment you may consider spending 10 to 20 percent, but break it down into separate phases or steps.

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