The new aesthetic in garden design features graceful silhouettes, strong shapes, and sculptural lines. Each decade brings a new trend in gardening. The ’80s were characterized by exuberant color with mass plantings of annuals and the introduction of many new exotic plants into the market. The ’90s
Keys To A Successful Lawn
What You Need To Know To Ensure Healthy Turf: 1. MOWING Timely mowing will have a big impact on health, weed control and thickness of your lawn. The general rule of thumb to go by is to remove not more than one-third of the leaf blade at any one time. For some turfgrass varieties, this could
Landscaping For A Peaceful Backyard
Ah, finally home from a hard day at work. Finally out of the traffic that is so often at a standstill. You are now away from the nagging boss, ringing telephones, the barrage of e-mails from customers. Now is your time for peace and tranquility. What better place to be than your own backyard? But
Ornamental Grass: A Low-Maintenance Alternative
What makes ornamental grass "ornamental?" I like to think there are two reasons, both of which are good arguments for including ornamental grass in your landscaping. Firstly, this is not the "grass" that many of us have reluctantly been mowing since our childhoods, to contrast which with ornamental
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?
When giving cut roses as Valentine's gifts, we adhere to a time-honored formula that takes into account rose color meanings. The formula matches a flower's color to its intended meaning as a gift. Valentine's Day is primarily a lovers' holiday, and red is traditionally reserved for lovers. Red
When to Re-Seed or Re-Sod Your Lawn
Lawns, a major part of the American tradition. If you look into the history of lawns, you will see that the traditional lawn has not been around that long. America has really started to take real pride in maintaining a beautifully landscaped yard. If you really want to put a perspective on
Garden Tool Care
If you speak to any avid gardener about his or her favorite tool, the gardener can be passionate in describing this hoe, those pruners or that little garden cart that has become a great buddy. And it’s no wonder; using good tools makes gardening work much easier. A few years ago, I bought some
Landscaping Back Yards for 4-Season Interest
The Best Back Yards Have Something to Offer in Each of the Four Seasons Have you noticed that we are demanding more and more out of our landscapes? For the upscale, this may take the form of outdoor kitchens with all the amenities of home, or, perhaps, large in-ground swimming pools with Jacuzzis