Landscaping is a delightful combination of art and practicality. Following proper design principles you can create a scene that is both beautiful to look at and serves your purposes well. Professional landscape designers begin that process by considering the space available and dividing it into 'activity zones'.

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If you are a gardener or a landscaper and you want the best results possible then the Zone System is perfect for you. The Zone System was created by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and it divides the land into eleven...

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