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Landscaping Feature Writer: Georgene A. Bramlage

Learn to identify residential landscape interests and priorities, create a landscape design and pick up current and practical gardening tips.

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Feature Writer Articles in Landscaping

Birches (Betula spp.) – Landscape Trends
Unique bark coloration and texture, graceful growth forms, and attractive foliage make birches desirable landscape ornamentals. Birches highlight landscapes worldwide.
Correct Spacing for Landscape Trees and Shrubs
Planting trees and shrubs too close to each other and to structures is a common landscaping mistake. Here are suitable planting distances for 25 familiar species.
How to Research and Plan Safe Comfortable Steps
Safe comfortable steps are tough DIY projects. They are labor-intensive and time-consuming undertakings.Good measuring and planning lead to impressive finished projects.
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (Springfield, MA), a tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, features interpretations of his well-known and loved characters.
Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) – New Trends
Recent trends in breeding and selection for Rose-of-Sharon Hibiscus include plant size choices, larger sterile flowers, and vividly colored long-lasting flowers.


Contributing Articles in Landscaping

Choosing the Best Christmas Tree
There are many varieties of evergreen trees typically used as Christmas trees. Selecting the one that fits the space of the home can be done by learning their styles.
Add Color and Interest to Your Winter Garden
There are steps you can take all year round to ensure that your garden will still provide color and interest during the long, dreary winter months.
Make Your Garden Rock
Rocks are an important part of landscaping. They are both beautiful and functional, and can be used to edge garden beds and paths, create a rockery or as a lawn feature.
Plants Used in Landscaping
Everyone who owns a home with room for a garden knows that to have that area properly landscaped will add both beauty and value to the home.
Rid the Lawn and Garden of Moles
Moles tunnel just below the soil surface for insects, grubs and worms to eat. Active year round, these garden pests leave unsightly damage to the lawn and garden.