David's Landscaping Blog April 2004 Archive

May Day - Get Ready for the Maypole Dance
Tomorrow is May Day. Although celebrations of May Day in most parts of the U.S. are low-key at best, in other parts of the world May Day does hold some ... Read More

Friday April 30, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Gallery of Landscape Photos - Today's Landscape Photo
Today's Landscape Photo of the Day is of daffodils. These daffodils are planted in a tidy bed, nicely edged and well mulched. For more landscape photos, please visit the Gallery ... Read More

Tuesday April 27, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Lawn Care 101
Answers provided to frequently asked questions regarding lawn care. Answers to everything from when to mow to how to mow. If you're going to be stuck with mowing the lawn ... Read More

Sunday April 25, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Hiring Professionals for Landscape Design Work
No time to do your own landscaping and gardening? This site neatly summarizes what hiring professionals for such work entails. In fact, if you're more concerned with curb appeal than ... Read More

Saturday April 24, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Invasive Plants and the 2004 Cicada Invasion
In a recent "Plant Man" column, Steve Jones seems to have had a couple of issues weighing equally on his mind. He has something to say regarding the issue of ... Read More

Friday April 23, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

17-Year Itch - The 2004 Cicada Invasion
You've probably heard of the "7-year itch." But how about a 17-year itch? National Geographic tells us about "insects that spend most of their lives as nymphs, burrowed underground and ... Read More

Thursday April 22, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Clematis Growing Tip - How to Beat the Summer Heat
Does your region endure hot, dry summers? If so, you may find that the foliage of clematis vine takes a beating, detracting from its overall appearance. But Scenic Nursery of ... Read More

Tuesday April 20, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscaping With Rhododendrons
Landscaping with rhododendrons adds colorful flowering and striking foliage to your yard. But how severely can you prune rhododendrons back? Rhododendrons are tolerant of severe prunings. But ... Read More

Sunday April 18, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Build a Shady Retreat With Shade Plants
Bloom Garden Design discusses how to build a shady retreat with shade plants. Yew trees, rhododendron and hydrangea shrubs, hostas, astilbes and ferns are considered.

Saturday April 17, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Wildflower Fields
As spring advances and some of you contemplate converting your backyards into wildflower fields, you might want to consider whether your goal is realistic or romantic. This piece on wildflower ... Read More

Friday April 16, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Plant Spacing - How Much Room is Enough?
Steve Jones, the Plant Man, says that one of the questions he is asked most frequently is, "How far apart do I plant my trees or shrubs?" Taking the hint, ... Read More

Thursday April 15, 2004 | permalink | comments (1)

Dandelion Plants - Getting Rid of Lawn Weeds
A fine introduction to dandelion plants, this site provides information on getting rid of dandelions. Dandelion weed control strategies discussed include the use of mulching with landscape fabrics, preemergent herbicides, ... Read More

Wednesday April 14, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Drainage and Planting Trees
"April showers bring May flowers," observes Steve Jones, the Plant Man, citing an old adage. But if you're planting trees, too much rain can lead to drainage problems that have ... Read More

Tuesday April 13, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Lawn Ornaments - Building Frog Houses
My walk through the woods today had made quite an impression on me. I couldn't get the frog chorus that I had heard out of my head. The deep voices ... Read More

Saturday April 10, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Loropetalum Plants - How to Grow Loropetalum Plants
Of the trees and shrubs, loropetalum plants, like crape myrtles, are among the most widely grown in the Southern United States (zones 7-10). The Floridata Web site tells us all ... Read More

Friday April 9, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Picture Gallery - Landscape Photo of the Day
Today's Landscape Photo of the Day is of red tulips. A circle of red tulips makes for a brief but spectacular spring display. For more landscape photos, please visit the ... Read More

Thursday April 8, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscaping Forum - Water Runoff Problem
Have you ever been confronted with a landscaping problem so frustrating that you just want to cry for help? Well, that's exactly how this discussion in the Landscaping Forum began. ... Read More

Wednesday April 7, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscaping Course via Email - Sign Up for Free!
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

Tuesday April 6, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Grass-Growing Tips - Lawn Fertilizers
The secret of having lush green grass lies in applying lawn fertilizers on a schedule, along with practicing effective weed control, having the right mower and using that mower properly. ... Read More

Sunday April 4, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Spring Landscaping - Regional Calendars for April
What landscaping tasks should you be performing in April? Well, that depends on what region you inhabit. That's the beauty of regional calendars. Consult these landscaping tips by region to ... Read More

Saturday April 3, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Pruning Shrubs - The Essentials
Steve Jones, the Plant Man, provides this primer on pruning ornamental shrubs and plants. Many of the frequently asked questions about pruning shrubs are answered, from the why to the ... Read More

Friday April 2, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscaping Humor - "Diary of a Mad Gardener"
David Hobson's "Diary of a Mad Gardener" will provide suitable reading for April Fools' Day.... If you can find humor in landscaping and gardening, then it sounds like a "good read." ... Read More

Thursday April 1, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)