Backyard Landscape Design

I'm looking for a grassy type of plant...?

I'm designing a landscape for a small (really small) backyard and I want to add a little dimension by using a really tall plant combined with strategic landscape lighting.

I love Gayfeather - it is hardy in zone 3, will grow 4 ft. depending on the variety, but is sort of flower-y.

For a grassier grass, Japanese Silver grass will grow 4- 6 ft. but is only hardy down to zone 5

Backyard permaculture/landscape design - midafternoon

The ABCs of Pruning DVD $24.99 The ABC's of Pruning is a must for every homeowner with a lawn, garden or other landscaping. With simple time-saving techniques, Landscape Designer Hugh Perry takes the mystique out of pruning. Here is all the information you need to beautify and protect your landscape investment. In just 30 engaging minutes, Hugh demonstrates how to trim trees, thin shrubs, salvage overgrown landscapes and more. ...

Channel Vision RS801-SA 8 Inch Rock Speaker, Sand $75.99 The Channel Vision 8" high performance rock speaker is ideal for bringing your favorite music with you into the backyard or garden. Built to deliver up to 160 watts of outdoor music enjoyment, the fiberglass weather-resistant body will bring you years of...

Backyard Rhythms: Landscape Rock Speaker ~ Connects to Any Home Stereo $129.95 Enjoy clear audio while you lounge on your patio or in your backyard with this rock speaker. Designed to blend seamlessly with the landscape, the water-resistant rock speaker is crafted from resin and fiber for durability. The butyl rubber surround dampens the resonance and ensures the speaker will offer lasting use. Box includes: 1 Stereo Landscape Speaker Rock, Connects To Any Home Stereo....

Hanging Solar Garden Light - Cornet Shaped Solar Lights, Solar Tree Lighting - Set of Three (3) Lights $49.95 Cornets are an idea inspired by the shape and size of Nordic Christmas ornaments. Designed by Sven Ono, the cone shape of a Cornet has been transformed into a solar garden light designed to hang from tree branches. Capturing the sun's energy by day from a solar cell on the top of the Cornet, the lamp automatically turns on at dusk to illuminate gardens and yards. Creating a festive atmosphere, ...

Beckett 7060110 210 GPH Underwater Pump for Small Ponds, Fountains, Waterfalls $47.99 Epoxy-encapsulated submersible pump. All have 115V, 60 Hz., and a 20-feet cord. Availability: 92 gph, 19 watts, 0.3 amps, max lift 4.3' screen inlet, outlet accepts 3/8" ID tubing; 210 gph, 25 watts, .5 amps, max lift 7.1' outlet accepts 1/2" tubing; 340 gph, 50 watts, .8 amps, max lift 12.2' outlet accepts 1/2" tubing; 535 gph, 80 watts, 1.2 amps, max lift 12.4' outlet accepts 3/4" tubing....

Emsco Group 2155 24 Pack 16-by-16-Inch Poly Patio Pavers, Red Brick $129.88 ...

Yamaha NS-AW150W 2-Way Outdoor Speakers (Pair, White) $59.98 Indoor/Outdoor Front/Surround Speakers with 5" High Compliance Woofer, 1/2" PEI Dome Tweeter, Magnetic Shielding, 120W. Pair, White. NS-AW150 Outdoor 2-Way SpeakersAll Weather Speaker System with Wide Frequency Response MAIN FEATURES5" High Compliance Polypropylene Mica Filled Woofer1/2" PEI Dome TweeterWide Frequency Response (55Hz-40kHz)120W Maximum InputWall Mounting Bracket IncludedVertic...

Niles RS6 Outdoor rock speckled Granite [Electronics] $179.00 Technology GeoRealisticTM design Delivers stellar acoustical performance yet blends aesthetically into landscape features Weatherproof engineering Enables RS Loudspeakers to handle extreme hot, cold and moist environments ConeForw ard Design Ensures living room quality sound outdoors Advanced material science Elevates appearance and longevity of the cabinet and grille and enhances the performan...

Niles RS6Si 6 Inch High Performance Dual Tweeter Rock Loudspeaker - Shale Brown $296.92 Niles RS6Si 6 Inch High Performance Dual Tweeter Rock Loudspeaker - Shale Brown is built to withstand all the stresses that Mother Nature can impose upon an outdoor loudspeaker. It has been subject of and passed some of the most stringent environmental te...

Home Designer Landscape & Deck 2012 [Download] $64.99 Let Home Designer Landscape & Deck by Chief Architect Software help you plan and design your perfect outdoor living space! It’s easy to quickly design the virtual look and feel of your backyard, deck, patio, pool or other outdoor project. Create beautiful landscapes, terrain features, gardens and decks quickly and easily! Get started today!...