Landscaping

Feature Writer: Georgene A. Bramlage
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Aug 24, 2008
Oaks - Shade Trees for Sizable Areas
In: Trees
Landscape designs for large areas need trees like oaks (Quercus spp.) that are in proportion to the design and relatively maintenance-free. Oaks provide color and shade.
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Aug 16, 2008
Landscape Garden Chores
In: Landscaping (general)
Disease and pest damages, mechanical injuries, and moisture and heat stresses initially appear trivial. Inspection keeps minor maintenance from becoming renovation.
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Aug 2, 2008
Spring-blooming Bulbs Design Ideas
In: Garden Styles
Planted together Narcissus (daffodil) bulbs and specialty (minor) bulbs lead to pest-resistant, perennial and naturalized landscape garden designs.
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Jul 22, 2008
Hydrangeas for American Gardens
In: Landscaping (general)
Hydrangeas for American Gardens by respected plantsman Michael A. Dirr is the first book to deal specifically with hydrangeas in North American landscape gardens.
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Jul 17, 2008
2008 Catalogs of Spring-blooming Bulbs
In: Gardening Techniques
Independent garden centers, discount big-box stores and internet / mail order catalog vendors market spring-blooming bulbs. Which source is best for landscape gardens?
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Jul 8, 2008
Pest-proof Spring-blooming Bulbs
In: Garden Styles
All daffodils are deer and garden-pest resistant. Daffodils planted with minor pest-resident bulbs create stunning and hardy spring displays in garden landscapes.
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Jun 17, 2008
Spring-blooming Bulb Designs Now
In: Garden Styles
Midsummer is a good time to plan pest-free spring-blooming bulb gardens. Design combinations for all garden styles - containers, small patio gardens, or large spaces.
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May 31, 2008
Barberry Shrubs (Berberis spp.)
In: Landscaping (general)
Barberry shrubs are exceptional choices for low physical barrier landscape hedges. Described are barberry characteristics, cultivation details and nine selections.
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