Attracting Wild Birds  As more land is used to accommodate the ever-growing human population, yards and city parks become important bird habitat. Diversified landscaping and feeding stations offer an oasis of resources in the middle of human domain. Feeding and watching...
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Avoid Transplant Shock  Transplant Shock Is transplant shock is unavoidable? Not really! Transplant shockcan continue for years while unacceptable, is very common. Treesthat have had their roots cut during the transplanting mustreestablish an adequate root...
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Basics of Landscape Design  George W. Vanderbilt knew exactly how to design the ultimate landscape at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC--hire Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture in America to do it. While it's unlikely that the average homeowner has the...
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Basics Of Pruning  The technique of pruning varies with the type of rose and the landscape purpose for which it was planted, whether it’s growing in the ground or in a container. Pruning can range from removing unwanted buds to severely excising canes. Proper pruning...
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Beware of Toxic Mulch  You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be activelinks. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, ...
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Blue Wild Flowers for Your Garden  Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild flower seeds around an area of your yard are both ways to take advantage of Mother Nature's treasured gifts. Wild flowers are carefree, colorful, and tend to attract bees, butterflys...
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Bluebirds  Copyright © 2005 Tammy Clayton This brightly colored bird has always been a romantic symbol for their unusual coloring as well as their gentle loving nature. In Victorian times, they were a common artful addition to romantic floral artwork on...
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Brick Patio Weed Control  Brick Patio Weed Control In researching this article, I found one instance where a homeowner was so incensed by the weeds in her patio that she set fire to them with a blowtorch! Luckily, several items provide better service as a weeding tool and...
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Bring Art and Structure to Your Garden  (ARA) - Arbors, trellises and pergolas have been adding art and structure to outdoor living spaces and gardens for centuries For anyone looking to add space, style and elegance to their garden, these versatile wooden structures are practical...
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Building A Container Water Garden  Once you’ve chosen a spot for your container water garden – remember, 6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day, no overhanging trees, and a nearby water source (and power source if you’ll be using a circulating pump for a waterfall) – you get to the...
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Building A Garden From Nothing At All  Gardening doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby. Some of the most beautiful gardens I’ve ever grown cost me nothing but sweat and sore muscles – and paid off with the kind of satisfaction you’ll never get from a paid-for landscape. Throughout the...
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Building a No Dig Garden  The no dig garden is exactly what it describes...a fertile garden bed with no digging at all. It involves layering clean, organic materials that will literally compost around your plants as they grow. The No Dig Garden is built on top of the...
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Building a Raised Garden Bed  You can save money by building your own raised garden bed. These can be used for flowers and even for vegetables. They are gaining in popularity because they are easy and inexpensive to build, making them practical parts of the landscape....
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