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Gardening Tip:
A winding path, even a small one, that curves through a large garden or landscape adds a feeling of mystery and anticipation to the scene. Visitors walking along a winding path can't help but wonder what's around the corner. Unless you are designing a formal garden, make the paths curved instead of straight.

1. ASAP - flood the affected area with rubbing alcohol to remove the plant's juices from the skin. If alcohol isn't available, use running water.
2. Rinse or wash all contaminated clothing and tools as well.
3. Once the rash appears, apply compresses soaked in cold water or Burow's solution (1:40 concentration) for 10 minutes three times a day. After air-drying (do not rub with a towel), soothe the rash with calamine lotion or over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream.
4. If the rash affects the face or genital area or if it spreads widely, seek medical treatment.


Killing poison ivy:
1. Mix 3 pounds salt with 1 gallon soapy water; spray the solution on the plant's leaves and stems.
2. To pull out a few small shoots, slip your hand into a plastic bag, after uprooting the plant, carefully cover it with the bag. Close and toss into the trash.
3. Never burn these plants or their leaves; smoke carries the irritant.





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Simple Fountains for Indoors & Outdoors : 20 Step-By-Step Projects - Bring home the soothing sounds of water. The endless murmur and flow of a bubbling fountain adds a touch of elegance to both homes and gardens. Now, fountain designer and manufacturer Dorcas Adkins reveals her trade secrets for making 20 creative fountains-from a small, tabletop fountain put together without a single tool to a dramatic outdoor spouting wall fountain or a full-sized waterfall-and at far less cost than for those found in upscale catalogs. Step by step, Simple Fountains for Indoors.
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Water in the Garden : A Complete Guide to the Design and Installation of Ponds, Fountains, Streams, and Waterfalls - Illustrated with 250 color photographs, explains design principles and construction hints for ponds, fountains, waterfalls, bridges, and such accessories as plants, fish, and birds. No specialized knowledge is necessary to understand the text, but a fairly high degree of finances would be necessary to carry out any of the designs.
Fountains and Cascades (For Your Garden)
Waterfalls, Fountains, Pools & Streams : Designing & Building Water Features for Your Garden
Making Paths & Walkways : Creative Ideas and Simple Techniques
Designs for Garden Paths : 150 Designs for Walkways, Terraces and Steps (Schiffer Design Book)

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