Pure, peaceful and pleasing to the eye, the all-white garden is a study in perfection. The color white evokes a vision of purity, peace, tranquility, and hope. It’s only natural that a gardener might decide to devote garden space to this color alone. However, most articles on this subject feature
TEXAS-TOUGH CONTAINER GARDENS
Plants, pots, and potting media that are unfazed by heat and drought The whole world seems to be in love with container plants. So much so that some gardeners can’t control themselves—their whole gardens have gone to pot! Texans have embraced container plants since the earliest Spanish settlers
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 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