David's Landscaping Blog September 2004 Archive

Shrubs for Shade
Would you like to plant a shrub in a particular area, except you're afraid the area is too shady? Steve Jones, the Plant Man, discusses some shrubs for shade in ... Read More

Thursday September 30, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Edible Landscaping
I constantly remind readers of the fact that a particular plant can be both visually appealing and useful. This site deals with attractive plants that are useful specifically in pleasing ... Read More

Wednesday September 29, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Aphid Control
"Ants and aphids go together." That's the title of this rather interesting thread on the Landscaping Message Board. Have a problem of your own with aphids? See what our experts ... Read More

Tuesday September 28, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

String Trimmer Review
If you plan your landscape design properly and use mulch in generous proportions, you may not need to include string trimmers in your arsenal of landscaping equipment. But let's face ... Read More

Sunday September 26, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Birch Trees for Fall Foliage
Birch trees provide more than just colorful fall foliage. Their bark is as interesting as their leaves, as its characteristic shedding pattern affords interesting texture. The classic (paper) birch tree ... Read More

Saturday September 25, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Fast-Growing Shade Trees
Let's face it: sometimes, we just don't want to wait. Trees, in particular, can be frustrating for those who want their landscaping now, if not sooner! But in this article, ... Read More

Thursday September 23, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Fall Plant Care for Container Gardens
Now that it's autumn, your container gardens may be looking a little sad. Sandra Clockedile, About's Guide to Apartment Living / Rental, offers tips on fall plant care for container ... Read More

Wednesday September 22, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Ornamental Grass Types
"There's something very special about ornamental grasses than can make a fan out of the most avid lawn-hating curmudgeon," begins this article by Steve Jones, the Plant Man. Ornamental grasses ... Read More

Tuesday September 21, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Tree-Trimming Tools
As cooler temperatures arrive, many of us will soon be tackling tree-trimming work that's long overdue. In regions ravaged by hurricanes, the task may be monumental. These reviews of tree-trimming ... Read More

Monday September 20, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Red Maple Trees for Fall Foliage
Sure, there are other colorful fall foliage specimens, besides red maple trees. That even includes other maples, some of which are discussed in this article. Still, when I think ... Read More

Saturday September 18, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees
Storm damage has been in the news recently in the U.S., and trees are usually among the victims of storm damage. Steve Jones, the Plant Man, has some timely advice ... Read More

Thursday September 16, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Miniature Landscapes
Do you believe that good things come in small packages? Then perhaps you'll be intrigued by the concept of miniature landscapes. Here are some ideas on the topic from Nicki ... Read More

Wednesday September 15, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Plant Arborvitae Trees for Privacy Hedges
Because their foliage is dense and they keep it year-round, arborvitae trees are good candidates for privacy hedges. Learn more about the uses and requirements for this landscaping favorite among ... Read More

Tuesday September 14, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Sumac Trees - Autumn Foliage Surprise
Sumac trees are sometimes despised as being little better than weeds. But autumn foliage lovers know better! Sumac trees put on one of the landscape's showiest autumn foliage ... Read More

Saturday September 11, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Slug Control
If slugs are visiting your plants for a midnight snack, you need to take measures for slug control as soon as possible. Effective slug control begins with detecting the presence ... Read More

Friday September 10, 2004 | permalink | comments (1)

5 Blatant Landscape Design Blunders
About's Gardening Guide, Deborah Simpson, tells us about 5 blatant landscape design blunders in this article about lessons learned "from the college of hard knocks." More importantly, she tells her ... Read More

Tuesday September 7, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Flowers for Fall Color
Don't limit your display of fall colors to what can be achieved with the autumn foliage of trees or shrubs. Many annual and perennial flowers put on a fine display ... Read More

Monday September 6, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Planting Trees for Fall Foliage - A Chart
"Coming up with a list of plants that reliably turn a certain color was a bit of a challenge," states Luke Miller in this article on planting trees for fall ... Read More

Sunday September 5, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Some "Fishy" Names for Your Water Garden Pets
The "Water Garden" recently conducted an online survey to determine whether water garden enthusiasts with fish named their pets the way folks name cats and dogs. The results are pretty ... Read More

Saturday September 4, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Planting Landscape Plants
"The values of landscape plants are many, including their influence on climate, air purification, erosion control, noise reduction, privacy screening, and increasing property value," begins this thorough article from the ... Read More

Friday September 3, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)