David's Landscaping Blog May 2004 Archive

Driveway Materials - Tar and Chip Driveways
It's that time of year again. You look at the cracks and heaves in your blacktop driveway and think, "This summer, I have to do something about this." If you're ... Read More

Monday May 31, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Seaside Landscaping - Plants to Grow by the Seaside
If you live in a beach community, landscaping can be quite a challenge for you. Part of the problem is the limitations imposed by the climate, in terms of plant ... Read More

Friday May 28, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Care of Water Lilies in Garden Ponds
Water lilies are a mainstay in garden ponds. Be sure to give these treasures the care they need. A big part of that care is re-potting.

Thursday May 27, 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 ... Read More

Tuesday May 25, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Boxwood Hedges for Landscaping Structure
For the finest landscaping display, you need to go beyond plants. You need structure, too, as Dora Galitzki points out in this article on boxwood hedges.... "Structure," says Galitzki, "which guides ... Read More

Saturday May 22, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Planning Your Home Landscaping
Better Homes and Gardens walks you through the whole process of planning your home landscaping, from assessing your family's needs to avoiding the most common mistakes.

Friday May 21, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Building Retaining Walls
Bloom Garden Design offers handy tips on building retaining walls. You need to answer questions such as how you're going to use space above and below the wall and whether ... Read More

Wednesday May 19, 2004 | permalink | comments (2)

Picture Gallery - Landscape Photo of the Day
Today's Landscape Photo of the Day is of French pussy willows. The catkins on French pussy willows are larger than those on their native American counterparts. For more landscape photos, ... Read More

Tuesday May 18, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Japanese Bonsai Tree Care
Pruning, fertilizing, re-potting, watering and bonsai history are touched upon in this introduction to Japanese bonsai tree care. Some bonsai trees are best grown indoors, others outdoors. Ficus and ... Read More

Sunday May 16, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Rose of Sharon Plant - Pictures of Rose of Sharon
Rose of sharon plant is a shrub prized for the size of its flowers, long blooming period and striking cylindrical growth habit (due to this growth habit rose of sharon ... Read More

Friday May 14, 2004 | permalink | comments (37)

Gallery of Landscape Photos - Today's Landscape Photo
Today's Landscape Photo of the Day is of a zigzag fence. No landscaping component connotes rustic charm better than does a zigzag fence. This fencing style also suggests movement, injecting ... Read More

Wednesday May 12, 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 ... Read More

Tuesday May 11, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Rock Gardens - Introduction to Rock Gardens
Answers provided to frequently asked questions about rock gardens. Topics include selecting stones and plants, finding and moving stones, and rock garden designs such as Alpine rock gardens and Japanese ... Read More

Sunday May 9, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Design With Herb Plants
Herb plants are underrated as potential landscape design elements. Many homeowners know about their medicinal or culinary uses, but few consider the potential of landscape design with herb plants. Discover ... Read More

Saturday May 8, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Fern Plants - The Propagation of Fern Plants
Mystery envelops fern plants, due in part to their unusual (when compared to flowers, that is) manner of reproducing. But don't let fern plants remain a mystery to you and ... Read More

Friday May 7, 2004 | permalink | comments (2)

Foundation Plants - Time for a Makeover?
Have your foundation plants outgrown their spot next to the house? Your mind may tell you it's time for a makeover. But your back may object, as Steve Jones, the ... Read More

Thursday May 6, 2004 | permalink | comments (2)

Easier Lawn Care With Irrigation Systems
Some erroneously think irrigation systems are a wasteful component in lawn care. But it depends on how you program them. The frugal can save money on their water bills in ... Read More

Monday May 3, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Electric Mulching Lawn Mowers - Cordless Mowers
One of the virtues of electric mulching lawn mowers is automatic start-up: no yanking on a pull cord, as with gas-powered lawn mowers. But these electric mulching lawn mowers go ... Read More

Sunday May 2, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Spring Landscaping - Regional Calendars for May
What landscaping tasks should you be performing in May? 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 May 1, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)