David's Landscaping Blog

Tomorrow is April Fools' Day. But although I've dedicated this entry to frivolity and the April Fools' Day spirit, the landscaping tips you'll read about in this piece are no ... Read More

Building dry creek beds can be an aesthetic choice, a practical solution to dealing with problem areas -- or both! This site provides a tutorial on building dry creek beds ... Read More

The arrival of spring means that a new lawnmowing season is about to dawn. So while engaging in your spring cleaning chores, don't forget to dust off that lawnmower that ... Read More

The spring cleaning season has inspired a posting in the Landscaping Discussion Forum that begins, "I have recently started a lawn and landscaping business and I'm trying to NOT make ... Read More

Yesterday's entry (below) introduced Japanese gardens with a look at some of the general principles behind these tranquil masterpieces. Today's entry on Japanese gardens moves from the general to the ... Read More

People from all over the world are interested in Japanese gardens. But often the principles behind Japanese gardens are misunderstood by non-natives. This feature introduces the topic of Japanese gardens. ... Read More

"The Philadelphia Flower Show is the oldest flower show in the United States and the largest indoor flower show in the world, attracting more than 250,000 visitors annually from across ... Read More

This FAQ resource provides the landscaping tips you need to get the spring landscape ready to go. Pruning shrubs, fertilizing trees and removing garden mulch are among the landscaping tips ... Read More

Selection of deciduous trees and shrubs is often based on how much they change through the four seasons. But we use conifers precisely because most of them do not ... Read More

"Solving drainage problems in turf, tree and landscape plantings is not a difficult task if you understand the underlying cause of the problem and you are able to redirect the ... Read More

Small spaces shouldn't be an impediment to growing herbs. Steve Jones, the Plant Man, discusses landscaping with container-grown herbs as an option for those who lack spacious yards and need ... Read More

Today's landscape photo of the day shows a field of lupines. Visit my Landscaping Picture Gallery for more on this landscape photo and on wildflower gardens as a low-maintenance landscaping ... Read More

Ornamental flowering trees such as dogwoods and magnolias are often the prized specimens in a landscape design. But a flowering tree doesn't have to be an "ornamental" (i.e., for looks ... Read More

Trying to landscape steep slopes can drive homeowners to the brink of despair. But this site has some useful tips for landscaping slopes, accompanied by hand-drawn pictures. In addition to ... Read More

A look at how to arrange garden accents in a landscape design most effectively, from Bloom Garden Design. See how to set the tone with garden accents such as outdoor ... Read More

Master Gardener Jerry Baker warns that before temperatures in your area consistently reach 60ºF, apply pre-emergent herbicides to your lawn to stop crabgrass -- before it gets its claws into ... Read More

Today's landscape photo of the day shows a wildflower meadow. Visit my Landscaping Picture Gallery for more on this landscape photo and on wildflower meadows as a low-maintenance landscaping ... Read More

If you are re-making a landscape design for yourself alone, you need only consult your own tastes. But if you plan on selling your property someday, then you are essentially ... Read More

Forsythia shrubs don't simply announce spring's arrival with their blooms -- they positively scream it out with their dazzling yellow displays. Learn more about forsythia shrubs here, and consider adding ... Read More

Crape myrtle trees are a favorite in the South, because these heat-tolerant beauties bloom even in the midst of the intense summer heat, when little else will bloom. Further North ... Read More

A guide from Cornell University Extension on the proper method of pruning trees in your landscaping -- pictures included to illustrate the points made. This piece clears up at least ... Read More

Tips on care for ground covers: ajuga, Baltic ivy, creeping myrtle and pachysandra. Tips include soil preparation, pruning, propagation and mulching for ground covers. Site also has landscape photos showing ... Read More

Would you like some tips on landscaping? Don't know where to begin? The new Landscaping course that I'm offering may be just the thing for you. Have a lesson delivered ... Read More

So close, and yet so far away! We've made it into March, the month when spring begins. But in many regions, the ground is still frozen. Nonetheless, there are landscaping ... Read More

Steve Jones, the Plant Man, takes a look in this column at plant spacing requirements. Specifically, Steve offers plant spacing guidelines to follow when establishing hedges and windbreaks.

Curious about the types of moss that are out there? Often despised as a lawn weed, moss is starting to get some good press these days. Even Paul James of ... Read More