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Ever since the first cave man or woman discovered the concept of seeds, gardening has been one of humankind's primary activities. Our site contains helpful information on growing, plants and design, gardening and landscaping.

The terrace may be either at ground level, below ground level, or raised above it. The simplest type is ground level, which requires only the grading we have indicated. There is a wide choice of flooring materials to use. One may use cement, poured and levelled with a large board, but in maintaining the drainage grade or including shallow drainage paths, smooth turf may be used, in which case the preparation will be the same as for other lawn areas and various other types of bases.

So your New Years resolution was to re-decorate but you're not sure where to start.Armed with clippings from magazines you search for the perfect fabric, armchair or paint colour. Days (weeks) of searching and you're feeling more frustrated than fabulous. Don't despair. Here are 10 designer-worthy tips for creating magazine quality décor, even if you don't have the budget for professional help.

Don't despair. Here are 10 décor tips for beginners.

Set the mood: The first step in creating a designer room is setting the mood. Are you dreaming of calm and restful or opulent and indulgent? Along with the mood you want to create, consider who uses the room and for what.