David's Landscaping Blog October 2004 Archive

Halloween to Thanksgiving Transition in Fall Landscape Design
Happy Halloween! One of the great things about fall landscape design is the continuity of decorating theme between its 2 major holidays: Halloween and Thanksgiving. Oh, sure, after Halloween it's ... Read More

Sunday October 31, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Tips on Fall Yard Maintenance
Fall is not the time to slack off on your landscaping work. Soon enough, it will be winter -- and then it will be too late to do anything ... Read More

Saturday October 30, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

"The Lawn Bible" Hits a Home Run
David Mellor, groundskeeper of the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox, refers to himself as a "lawnatic," thus the title of this lawn care book, "The Lawn Bible". Mellor is ... Read More

Thursday October 28, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Colorful Plants
Has the foliage season this fall heightened your interest in growing colorful plants of your own? If so, this is a good time to start planning to inject some color ... Read More

Wednesday October 27, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Simple Decorating Ideas for Your Halloween Yard
What, Halloween arrives tomorrow and you still haven't gotten around to decorating the yard for the spooky holiday? Not to worry. Learn about some simple decorating ideas for your Halloween yard ... Read More

Tuesday October 26, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Review of Small Garden Tillers
Think tilling the soil is only for spring? Think again! If you have your soil tested, you might find that the pH needs to be corrected. If your soil needs ... Read More

Monday October 25, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Fabric - Weed Control With Landscape Fabric
Landscape fabric is used for weed control, a central element in achieving low-maintenance landscaping. Effective weed control means a reduction in weeding or in herbicide use -- both unsavory landscaping ... Read More

Sunday October 24, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Halloween History and Landscaping for Halloween
I don't know what I find more fascinating about the spooky holiday coming up -- Halloween history or the decor folks display in their yards for this holiday. I look ... Read More

Saturday October 23, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

10 Autumn Yard Care Tasks
Enjoy the crisp air and the fall foliage by getting out in your yard and taking care of some autumn yard care tasks. Steve Jones, the Plant Man, gives you ... Read More

Thursday October 21, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Water Garden Pictures
Do you think you might construct a water garden in the future? If so, look at these water garden pictures for some ideas. The pictures come courtesy of "The Water ... Read More

Wednesday October 20, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Design and the Natural Landscape
How much of the natural landscape can you tolerate in your landscape design? That is the question posed by IPM Access in this look at how reasonable tolerance for ... Read More

Tuesday October 19, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Rake Leaves to Make Compost, Mulch
Do you rake a lot of leaves in fall? Do you bag them up afterwards and dispose of them? If you answered, Yes to those 2 questions, I have one ... Read More

Sunday October 17, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscaping Help - Low Maintenance Landscape Design
Good landscaping can be both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Functionality includes the benefits of a low-maintenance landscape design. The IPM Access site offers help on how to arrange plants in ... Read More

Friday October 15, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Patio Design and Deck Design - Exploring Options
With so many options from which to choose, it can be difficult to decide on that next big hardscape project for your landscaping. The goal is to increase outdoor ... Read More

Thursday October 14, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

A Halloween Party at Which the Guests Decorate!
Are you holding a Halloween party this year? If so, you may be busy running around the week before Halloween at the last moment buying the necessary supplies. How would ... Read More

Tuesday October 12, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Pest Control Product Reviews
Are you having problems with garden pests raiding your garden before you can harvest the fruits of your summertime labors? At the very least, you're probably fed up with swatting ... Read More

Monday October 11, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Halloween Decorating Ideas - Hard-Shell Gourd Jack-O'-Lanterns
In need of some unusual Halloween decorating ideas? Everybody uses pumpkins as a medium for carving jack-o'-lanterns. Why not try hard-shell gourds, instead? Hard-shell gourds are a better medium. Although ... Read More

Sunday October 10, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Fall Lawn Care
Fall lawn care tasks include applying herbicides to broadleaf weeds, correcting soil pH and removing thatch. For my full list of fall lawn care tasks and tips on performing those ... Read More

Saturday October 9, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Fall Home Maintenance
Autumn's here, which means you need to winterize the yard. While performing your autumn yard care chores, leave some time for fall home maintenance, as well. Bill Lewis, About's Guide ... Read More

Friday October 8, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Loosening Up Hard Clay Soil
Having trouble in your yard loosening up hard clay soil? See what our experts had to say about this problem in the Landscaping Discussion Forum.

Thursday October 7, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

The Reason Behind Raking Leaves
As the season for raking leaves approaches, here's a reminder as to the reason for this fall lawn-care task. Read this primer on raking leaves from the Kansas State ... Read More

Wednesday October 6, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Planting and Care of Fall Landscape Plants
Pruning, weed control, budgeting for landscape plants and tree selection are the topics discussed by Steve Jones in this Plant Man column. Read Plant Man's tips to ensure success ... Read More

Tuesday October 5, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Leaf Blowers and More for Fall Clean-Up
Last fall, did your blistered hands and aching arms cry out, "This is the last year we rake leaves"? Don't subject yourself to their complaining this fall! It's time to ... Read More

Monday October 4, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Getting Chinese Wisteria to Bloom
This discussion thread on the Landscaping Forum raises a common question: what to do about Chinese wisteria that just seems to refuse to bloom!

Sunday October 3, 2004 | permalink | comments (7)

Drainage Systems
Are you looking to correct a problem with excess water in your yard? This article on drainage systems covers all the basics you need to know: materials, installation considerations and ... Read More

Saturday October 2, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)