Planning to dig? Beware of buried utilities! A recent report by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) states that Americans strike underground utilities approximately once every minute. Apart from the risk of serious injury, unintentionally damaging buried utility causes interruption of service as well
Trees and Shrubs
Overall benefits to tree and shrub planting Most trees and shrubs in cities or communities are planted to provide beauty or shade. These are two excellent reasons for their use. Woody plants also serve many other purposes, and it often is helpful to consider these other functions when selecting a
For Swimming Pool Owners
Pool Landscaping Tips What to Consider Before Planting Near the Swimming Pool The owner of a new in-ground swimming pool being built in his upscale DFW suburban neighborhood has a challenge: what to plant in the new built-in planter sandwiched between the pool and a fence. Other than a sago palm
Structure and Form
Landscaping Structure and Form 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
Spring Time Garden
NOW THAT SPRING IS HERE, IT’S TIME FOR: Planting New lawns can be started this month. Sod can be planted at any time, but wait until the soil has warmed up enough to plant Bermuda seed. Warm season vegetables including beans, tomatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers, melons, and peppers 2 weeks after the
Focal Points In Design
Creating Focal Points in a Small Garden Designing When Every Space Counts Focal points are used in garden design to draw and direct the eye. Think of a garden, large or small, that was just a swath of plants. Your eye sweeps along, not knowing where to land. A sense of flow is nice, but without a
Side Yard Landscape Design
Have a Neglected small side yard? Here are some tips! Side yards that are long and narrow present a design challenge. Are you, struggling with this challenge? Do you need some landscaping ideas to help you out? If so, begin by asking yourself a couple of questions about your side yard: How often do
Pruning Your Landscaping
Pruning your flowering Trees and Shrubs- When is the best time? When you can't wait to get started in the spring garden, a good task to undertake is pruning. Most trees and shrubs benefit from annual pruning. It keeps them in shape, gets rid of dead and diseased wood and encourages new growth. But