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By David Beaulieu, About.com Guide to Landscaping since 2002

Careers in Landscaping

Wednesday December 31, 2003
Careers in landscaping include work as a landscape architect or landscape designer. This discussion on careers in landscaping touches on what professionals in the field of landscape architecture do. ... Read More

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Landscaping

Tuesday December 30, 2003
The themes running through my Top 10 list of landscaping New Year's resolutions are enjoyment, planning and low maintenance -- all of which are worthy themes for a top 10 ... Read More

Edgar Allan Poe on Landscape Design

Monday December 29, 2003
Have you ever wondered what one could accomplish in the way of a landscape design if one possessed both a fervent imagination and considerable wealth? Well, the great poet, Edgar ... Read More

Snowblower Safety Tips

Sunday December 28, 2003
The snowblower safety tips included in this article could save you some serious misfortune. Always respect the power of heavy equipment -- don't take snowblower safety for granted!

Origins of Therapeutic Landscape Design

Saturday December 27, 2003
Anyone who enjoys plants understands how therapeutic they can be for us. But the folks who wrote this feature on therapeutic landscape design take matters a step further. Explore the ... Read More

Landscaping Idea - Family Fun With Kids

Friday December 26, 2003
Steve Jones, the Plant Man, has an interesting landscaping idea that involves kids in this column. Something to think about next time there's weeding to be done (which is a ... Read More

The Foundation of Landscaping - Soil Science

Thursday December 25, 2003
Landscaping relies heavily on flowering trees, lawns, garden plants, etc. In turn, all of these living components of landscaping rely heavily on soil for their health. This piece from the ... Read More

Last-Minute Shopping - Landscaping Book Gift Certificates

Wednesday December 24, 2003
Your landscape design planning is thorough and far-sighted, yet you wait till the last minute for your holiday shopping? No problem. Amazon.com has lots of great landscaping books, and you ... Read More

Signing Contracts for Landscape Design Work

Tuesday December 23, 2003
It's advisable to have a written contract to work with when you hire someone to work on your property -- be it landscape design or anything else. Of course, a ... Read More

Kissing Under the Mistletoe

Monday December 22, 2003
Mistletoe plants are nothing if not enigmatic, which helps account for the Christmas tradition of kissing under the mistletoe. But what else would you expect from a plant whose home ... Read More

Pruning American Holly, Chinese Holly Bushes

Saturday December 20, 2003
Pruning of American holly bushes and Chinese holly bushes can be done in December. What a happy coincidence! Pruning holly bushes at this time means you can use the holly ... Read More

Fences in Landscape Design

Friday December 19, 2003
Fences serve both practical and aesthetic functions in landscape design. They afford security, enhance privacy and can even create microclimates. Aesthetically, they define spaces and add vertical interest. But what ... Read More

When Burglars Strike Your Landscape Design

Thursday December 18, 2003
Trees play a central role in landscape design. Whether they are shade trees, windbreaks, privacy screens or flowering trees, we sometimes take them for granted. The removal of a large ... Read More

Snow-Removal Equipment - Snow Shovels

Wednesday December 17, 2003
Do you still rely on that trusty old snow-removal equipment, the snow shovel? Even if you do, you may at least be interested in learning about a recent attempt to ... Read More

Christmas Holly and the Winter Solstice

Tuesday December 16, 2003
As the winter solstice approaches, I think about its significance, especially for ancient peoples. Celtic mythology relates a wonderful winter solstice story regarding what we now know as Christmas holly. ... Read More

Building Backyard Ponds - A Guide Through Pictures

Sunday December 14, 2003
Northern landscape designs may be blanketed in snow now, but in other regions projects such as building backyard ponds are still feasible. For that matter, even if you do live ... Read More

The "Cutting Edge" of Landscape Design

Saturday December 13, 2003
If your landscape design is informal, then cutting plants to keep them well-groomed may not be a major landscaping chore for you. But if your yard adheres to a formal ... Read More

Landscape Design for Winter Wildlife

Friday December 12, 2003
Every animal prefers a particular type of habitat, so a landscape design intended to attract winter wildlife will exhibit great diversity -- which tends to be attractive to humans, too! ... Read More

Cold Hardy Palm Trees

Wednesday December 10, 2003
Are pink flamingoes still your idea of lawn and garden decor, even though Christmas is approaching? If so, then let's face it: winter landscape design is just not your cup ... Read More

Low-Maintenance Landscape Design

Tuesday December 9, 2003
A low-maintenance landscape design is not accidental, it is the result of careful planning. A plan must be drawn up and implemented from beginning to end with low maintenance in ... Read More

Live Christmas Trees for Xmas Yard Decorations

Monday December 8, 2003
Planting live Christmas trees is a great way to enjoy landscaping and holiday celebrations simultaneously. But there were times in history when it was dangerous to celebrate the holidays by ... Read More

Landscape Maintenance Tips for Late Fall

Sunday December 7, 2003
I look outside my window today (in New England) and see that Mother Nature and Old Man Winter have once again gone into the landscape design business together. As usual, ... Read More

Tree Facts From The National Arbor Day Foundation

Friday December 5, 2003
Trees can be huge in landscaping -- literally! To enjoy these gentle giants to the fullest on your landscape, you need to be privy to some basic tree facts. Who ... Read More

Christmas Yard Decorations - Arbor of Christmas Lights

Thursday December 4, 2003
Looking for some novel, inexpensive lawn and garden decor for Christmas yard decorations? How about something natural, but with just enough glitz and glitter added to show up on the ... Read More

Care for Poinsettias - Growing Poinsettia Plants

Wednesday December 3, 2003
Most people think of Christmas poinsettias as disposable houseplants. But frugal readers might consider growing poinsettias for next year using this year's plants. Doing so successfully, though, requires some tips ... Read More

Lawn and Garden Decor Ideas - Clay Pot Sculptures

Tuesday December 2, 2003
Enhance your lawn and garden decor by learning how to make clay pot sculptures of cats in this tutorial brought to you by About's Family Crafts Guide, Sherri Osborn. All ... Read More

Winter Landscape Design With Winterberry Holly

Monday December 1, 2003
When December invades the North, it wreaks havoc on landscaping. The rich palette of colors in your autumn landscape design gives way to lots of brown, grey and white. But ... Read More
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