All Entries Tagged With: "Landscaping"
Choosing a Garden Design Style
There are so many ways that you can create a garden, so. ultimately it comes down to personal preference. There are a few basic garden styles that you can follow. Make sure when you choose a style that you consider the architecture of your home. A formal garden will not necessarily be the best choice [...]
Blending Decks into Yards and Landscapes
The past twenty-five years has witnessed a phenomenal boom in the construction of big outdoor decks. Most of them are downright ugly.
Get Water Wise and Xeriscape
Saving water is easy and knowing the water-wise principles can help you save money.
How to Set-Up a Self-Sustaining Pond
A pond adds an exciting new dimension to your garden. Many of us have a fascination with water and even if your pond doesn’t have a waterfall or fountain, it could still become a focal point in your garden.
How to Landscape to Sell Your House
One of the most important factors to consider if you are going to sell your home is curb appeal.
How to Compost
Turn your household kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich garden soil with nutritious compost.
Spring Cleaning your Lawn
Not sure when to prune, what to do with winter-covering mulch, or can I still care for that old tree? Below are some helpful tips for you to keep in mind when you start your landscape “spring cleaning”.
Gardening Tools
It is still winter time, but it is not too early to start thinking about your lawn for the Spring. While you are planning the design, making an inventory of current plants, and budgeting money for the project, take a few minutes to make sure that you have the right tools for the job.
Mold: In the Winter Time?
Yes, there is a disease called Snow Mold that occurs mostly in Northern regions. It is caused by several different fungi and affects many turfgrasses. The symptoms are irregular to circular patches of water-soaked, yellowed, or bleached turf. They sometimes bear a whitish, gray, or pinkish cast. There are two types of snow molds, gray and pink, that become active under the snow cover.
Landscaping on a Budget
It is never too early to start thinking about your lawn. Even though it is winter now, spring will be here soon enough, and you will look at your yard with disgust because you have not maintained it for the last few years. You think to yourself that this year is the year to start the dream garden you have always wanted.
