David's Landscaping Blog December 2004 Archive

Gardening Indoors With Herb Plants
Marie Iannotti, About's Guide to Gardening, tells us how to begin gardening indoors, using herb plants. "Many herb plants," she writes, "grow quite easily in containers and require only minimal ... Read More

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

Planning a Landscape Design Inside-Out
This story is about adjustments in perspective in planning a landscape design. Namely, we may need to think less about curb appeal in planning a landscape design and more about ... Read More

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

Pruning American Holly, Chinese Holly Bushes
Pruning of American holly bushes and Chinese holly bushes can be done in December. What a happy coincidence! Pruning holly bushes at this time means you can use the holly ... Read More

Friday December 24, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Design Software - CAD Intro
Curious about landscape design software? Steve Jones, the Plant Man, takes a brief look at CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) in this intro to Landscape Design Software. But before you buy, ... Read More

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

Designing an Entryway With Landscape Plants
"As we approach any building for the first time the entryway gives us the first impression and prepares us for entering the building. Therefore, a smooth, functional and visually attractive ... Read More

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

Careers in Landscaping
Interested in careers in landscaping? Want to become a landscape architect? This discussion on careers in landscaping touches on what a landscape architect does. Among the possible careers in ... Read More

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

Water Gardens
Water gardens can add the element of sound to landscaping. With a simple pump, you can create a gurgling fountain. If you're more ambitious, you can build a waterfall and ... Read More

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

Gardening Books
Reviews of great gift choices for the plant-lovers in your life. These are informative landscaping and gardening books that the recipients will consult again and again as references. Want to ... Read More

Sunday December 19, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Design for Winter Wildlife
Every animal prefers a particular type of habitat, so a landscape design intended to attract winter wildlife will exhibit great diversity -- which tends to be attractive to humans, too! ... Read More

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

The Gift-Buying Dilemma
"We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give: Each year as the holidays approach I try to remember Winston Churchill's words ... Read More

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

Book Review on Brick Landscaping
"Brick Projects for the Landscape: 16 Easy-to-Build Designs" offers numerous ideas for brick landscaping. The book provides instructions for completing 16 different projects, as I note in this book review.

Monday December 13, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Plants for Erosion Control
In this Q&A, Steve Jones, the Plant Man, tackles a number of questions posed by readers. One question regards erosion control, and Steve cites a number of landscape plants in ... Read More

Thursday December 9, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Selecting Landscape Plants -- Needled Evergreens
The University of Missouri Extension Service presents this thorough introduction called, "Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens". As winter approaches, what better time to celebrate and learn more about these workhorse ... Read More

Wednesday December 8, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Natural Landscapes
The poet, Alexander Pope made a famous statement in the 18th century that was to have a great impact on subsequent landscape design in the West. Regarding landscape design, he ... Read More

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

Nylon Inflatables -- The Hottest Item in Holiday Yard Decor
Have you noticed how nylon inflatable figures have waged an all-out invasion on the lawns of our neighborhoods this year? It began with Halloween, and it has now picked up ... Read More

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

Installing Brick Edging
Installing brick edging can help define the areas of your landscaping, as it will create an attractive border between your landscape plants and your lawn, for instance. This piece by ... Read More

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

Petunia Plants to Ponder for Spring
Winter is a time to plan for spring. Put thoughts of snow far behind you, as you browse through your seed catalogs! Here are some petunia plants to consider ordering, ... Read More

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

Flowering Trees vs Fall Foliage Specimens as Landscape Plants
For lovers of landscape plants, we're in that in-between season right now: just after the splendor of fall foliage has deserted us, yet well before flowering trees will grace our ... Read More

Thursday December 2, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)