David's Landscaping Blog November 2004 Archive

Book Review of "The Art and Craft of Stonescaping"
If you think you might enjoy working creatively with your hands, using the solidity of stone as your medium, read my book review of "The Art and Craft of Stonescaping" ... Read More

Monday November 29, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Outdoor Christmas Lighting
Outdoor Christmas lighting can add considerable charm to your landscape during the holidays. But whenever electricity is involved, safety should be a concern. Bill Lewis, About's Guide to Home Repair, ... Read More

Sunday November 28, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Winterizing Your Garden Shrubs
Remember those flowering shrubs in your landscape design that bloomed so profusely last spring? That's good, because this is no time to forget them! Especially if you live in areas ... Read More

Saturday November 27, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

November Landscape Tips
Ready to retire that yard equipment for the season? I'd hold off for a while -- at least until you've read these November landscaping tips from Steve Jones, the Plant ... Read More

Friday November 26, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Tree Facts From The National Arbor Day Foundation
Trees can be huge in landscaping -- literally! To enjoy these gentle giants to the fullest on your landscape, you need to be privy to some basic tree facts. Who ... Read More

Thursday November 25, 2004 | permalink | comments (2)

Types of Drainage Pipes - Installing Drainage Systems
Poor water drainage is a widespread landscaping problem, especially prevalent in areas with heavy clay soil. Learn how to beat drainage problems by installing drainage systems. The first thing you ... Read More

Sunday November 21, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Pruning Information
It is now time to prune summer and fall-flowering shrubs, as this "Pruning 101" piece reminds us. Check out the article for further pruning information, including the correct way to ... Read More

Friday November 19, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Perennials for Low-Maintenance Yards
Contrary to popular belief, not all perennials qualify as low-maintenance landscape plants. Some varieties of perennials require frequent division. For those intent on using low-maintenance landscape plants, here's a handy ... Read More

Thursday November 18, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Replace Outdoor Motion Detectors
Do you light your yard with outdoor motion detectors for security purposes? Good idea. But what if the lights stay on after the sun has risen? This is probably a ... Read More

Wednesday November 17, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Fall Lawn Mower Maintenance Tips
What to do for your lawn mower in fall, after a hard summer's work. Fall is not the time to forget about lawn mower maintenance! Ensure that your ... Read More

Tuesday November 16, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Top 10 Lawn and Garden Decorations for Gifts
Your landscaping deserves the best in lawn and garden decorations. Quality lawn and garden decorations put the finishing touches on your landscape design, and also make for great gift ideas. ... Read More

Monday November 15, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

The Perfect Gift for Tree-Huggers
In the North, many of us tree-huggers already miss the foliage that up until recently graced our stately trees. I don't know about you, but I could use some cheering ... Read More

Sunday November 14, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Winterizing Lawn and Landscape in Fall
Is it time for you to rest when the fall colors in your landscaping fade? No! Fall is a busy time of year for landscaping. You should be winterizing lawns ... Read More

Saturday November 13, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Saguaro Cactus Pictures - A Planting Guide
Judy Hedding, About's Guide to Phoenix, presents this saguaro cactus planting guide. Even readers with no intention of planting such a specimen should enjoy her presentation -- for the great ... Read More

Tuesday November 9, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Review of Patio and Deck Accessories
Are you scratching your head trying to figure out what to buy this holiday season for friends and relatives? Answering a simple question may solve your problem: Do they have ... Read More

Monday November 8, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Build Garden Gazeboes
Want to increase outdoor living space in the backyard? The Do-It-Yourself Web site offers step-by-step instructions showing you how to build garden gazeboes. Learn how to build garden gazeboes with ... Read More

Sunday November 7, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

When to Transplant Trees and Shrubs
What's the best time to transplant trees and shrubs? Well, if you adhere to the action-oriented maxim, "There's no time like the present," you'll be glad to know that the ... Read More

Saturday November 6, 2004 | permalink | comments (1)

Dealing With Autumn Leaves
Ah, the "autumn leaves." Has a romantic ring to it, doesn't it? Nat King Cole even had a hit song by that name. But from a lawn-care perspective, the autumn ... Read More

Friday November 5, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

News on This Year's Keene Pumpkin Festival
Every year around this time, the Keene Pumpkin Festival is held amidst the autumn splendor that is New Hampshire in the fall. This town holds the record for carved, lighted ... Read More

Thursday November 4, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Wood Staining Techniques
"Staining wood is not at all difficult if you follow some simple techniques," states Bill Lewis, About's Guide to Home Repair. Do you need to stain a deck, fence, bench ... Read More

Wednesday November 3, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

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

Tuesday November 2, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)