Landscaping

Outbreaks of bark beetles in pine forests resulting from warmer winters is also a concern for gardeners who like pines because they are evergreen.

Dec 15, 2009 - Edith Isidoro-Mills

Gazing balls are enjoying a renaissance of use as landscape decorations. These strategically placed orbs bring drama to flower gardens, sitting areas, yards and walkways.

Dec 13, 2009 - Linda Ashar

The use of evergreens as Christmas trees has long been part of the culture of the celebration of Christmas. Buying one signals the start of the festive holiday season.

Dec 13, 2009 - Christine Breen-Williams

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.

Dec 8, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

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.

Dec 7, 2009 - Chaz Iannazzo

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.

Dec 6, 2009 - Beverley Boorer

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.

Dec 5, 2009 - Beverley Boorer

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.

Dec 4, 2009 - Patrice Campbell

Centipede grass doesn't need winterizing. Do the right things as needed, and centipede grass will provide a low maintenance, dense carpet for a well-landscaped look.

Dec 4, 2009 - Harvey Craft

It's possible to bring a little Sissinghurst style into any garden by following Vita Sackville-West's and Harold Nicolson's love of profusion and informality.

Dec 2, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Pruning is an essential gardening chore that is best done in late winter for most trees and many shrubs and bushes to keep them well-shaped, healthy and productive.

Dec 1, 2009 - Chaz Iannazzo

Where space permits only one or two small trees in the garden, then in order to get value for money it's important to select specimens with several seasons of interest.

Nov 25, 2009 - David Haigh

Taking that first cut when pruning is often difficult. Will the tree or shrub recover? For gardeners cherishing their trees and shrubs pruning is not easy, but necessary.

Nov 24, 2009 - Brenda Timbers

As well as the aesthetic appeal of green roofs there are many environmental benefits to be gained by creating a living roof on garden sheds, garages and summerhouses.

Nov 23, 2009 - David Haigh

Garden maps make it easy to find plants in spring, ensuring good plants aren't mistaken for weeds. Garden maps assist the gardener in charting the garden design.

Nov 21, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

To design gardens that shine in shade from spring to frost, fill your beds and borders with perennials that bloom in fall as well as plants for spring and summer.

Nov 20, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

To design gardens that light up shady spots in summer, try landscaping with drifts of shade-loving flowers that bloom after the main burst of early season color fades.

Nov 20, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

Shady beds and borders can be as lush and beautiful as sunny sites. Fill them with shade-loving spring flowers as well as perennials with colorful foliage.

Nov 20, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

Gardeners don't need to wait for spring to start thinking about gardening. Instead, take advantage of the following 5 tips to keep those gardening embers glowing.

Nov 19, 2009 - Richard Freeland

Herbal lawns are like miniature scented meadows waiting to be walked upon. Bring this tradition across the pond and add a small herbal lawn to a town or country garden.

Nov 18, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Vines add beauty to the garden design, give the gardener fast coverage for privacy and quickly envelop a bare fence.

Nov 18, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Not all potting soils are created equal. There are many good reasons to have just the right ingredients for the health of your container plants.

Nov 16, 2009 - Michael Vyskocil

Trees with attractive bark will give satisfaction every day of their lives being especially welcome in the winter months. Many are suitable for even the smallest garden.

Nov 15, 2009 - David Haigh

Improve soil for any new garden without digging. Use mulch, plus a bit of patience, to smother lawn and control weeds. Then plant flowers, ground covers, or shrubs.

Nov 14, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

Beautyberry, hydrangea, and Persian lilac use little space and are easy to care for.

Nov 12, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Try planting pansies, viola, cyclamen and other cold tolerant plants to add color to a winter garden. With a bit of special care, these flowers brighten dark days.

Nov 6, 2009 - Barbara Brown

Every homeowner should take steps to kill crab grass in order to maintain a beautiful lawn. Herbicides are a simple way to kill the weed and prevent its recurrence.

Nov 5, 2009 - Candice Gillingwater

Raising trees and shrubs from seed is an investment in the future which requires patience and often involves using special treatments to aid germination.

Nov 4, 2009 - David Haigh

Design gardens that look great with a minimum of care by using low-growing ground covers to replace lawn and reduce maintenance throughout your landscape.

Nov 3, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

Yards and gardens produce bags of grass clippings, mounds of leaves and buckets of spent flower blooms. Turn this organic garbage into a usable product for the landscape.

Nov 1, 2009 - Michael Vyskocil

Combine landscape design principles with regionally adapted plants to personalize the sterile outside of a building with one's unique perspective on beauty and form.

Oct 31, 2009 - Barbara Brown

Gardeners are always looking for perfection when it comes to their lawns. And those healthy green lawns can be had by following a few simple rules.

Oct 30, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Keeping a green, weed-free lawn does not require chemicals that are harmful to wildlife or the environment. However, it can be challenging.

Oct 30, 2009 - Barbara Brown

Whether landscaping a hillside or replacing grass on a steep slope in your front yard, drought tolerant shrubs and perennials make reducing landscape maintenance easy.

Oct 27, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

Among the best known are Frederick Law Olmsted and Thomas Jefferson. Other names might be less familiar but have left their unmistakable stamp on our environment.

Oct 26, 2009 - Barbara Bell

Bring Christmas to the garden, filling urns with dogwood twigs and evergreen boughs, table tops with candles and gates with wreaths. Bring festive color to the snow.

Oct 24, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Sites with dry shade are a challenge, but careful plant selection can make all the difference. To ensure success, select ground covers that thrive in tough conditions.

Oct 23, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

There are many homeowners who are unfamiliar with plants and trees, but take great pride in their homes all over the United States.

Oct 23, 2009 - Elizabeth Adams

Fig trees suffer from a variety of pests and problems. Part of fig tree care is knowing what these are and learning how to prevent or cure them.

Oct 23, 2009 - Linda Gentile

Some homeowners find designing and executing their own property designs a cost-effective solution. Many prefer to hire an experienced landscaper to avoid costly mistakes.

Oct 23, 2009 - Barbara Bell

Well-used ground covers are an invaluable garden design tool for reducing lawn mowing time and keeping your garden looking its best.

Oct 21, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

Home and business owners can benefit from a professional landscape design for their property that emphasizes landscapes for outdoor living.

Oct 20, 2009 - Richard Freeland

A simple garden design can be given a finishing touch with structures, hardscapes and ornament. Learn how to use these elements effectively for a pleasing outside space.

Oct 20, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Anyone with space in the garden and a little patience can grow his own Christmas trees. It takes eight years for the first tree to be tall enough, but it's rewarding.

Oct 20, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Knowing a few simple tricks to add age to concrete and stone in the landscape will take away the newness in the garden. The gardener can add history over a short time.

Oct 19, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

A garden within a ruined wall is beautiful when roses are left to ramble and plants grow at will. It could be a place with instant history and a quiet room to dream in.

Oct 19, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Landscaping a home requires a significant investment of time and resources. Using landscape design software helps create an over-all plan before buying plants.

Oct 19, 2009 - Barbara Brown

Oak trees and other California native plants and the culture that surrounded them for so long before European transplants should not be forgotten.

Oct 18, 2009 - Yana Marshall

There are always things to do in the garden even after it's been put to bed for the winter. After the leaves have fallen, the garden is a blank canvas to build with.

Oct 16, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Plants are becoming expensive. As a result, many gardeners are setting aside space in their gardens to propagate their own stock, adding plants to their gardens for free.

Oct 14, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt