David's Landscaping Blog March 2005 Archive

Low-Maintenance Landscaping With Groundcovers
Steve Jones, the Plant Man, quips, "groundcovers aren’t just for the terminally lazy." His article on low-maintenance landscaping with groundcovers reveals some of their other benefits, as well as how ... Read More

Wednesday March 30, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

The Landscaper and the April Fools
With April Fool's Day coming up next week, many unsuspecting victims will be tested by pranks. Wise folk won't be taken in, but the April fools among us will be ... Read More

Wednesday March 23, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Review of Wild Bird Supplies
Landscaping and bird watching are a natural fit for each other, as I've discussed in my articles on plants that attract wild birds. And while many people choose winter as ... Read More

Saturday March 19, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Sample Contract for Tree Removal -- Tree Service Contract
How many times during the course of this winter have you worried about the potential damage that a large old tree in your landscape design could cause? One good wind, ... Read More

Wednesday March 16, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Redneck Yard Contest
It's not often that the name, "Jeff Foxworthy" is associated with landscaping. But if someone you know has a "redneck yard," it could wind up being featured on TV with ... Read More

Tuesday March 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (5)

Landscaping Word of the Day -- Alkalinity
Find out about "alkalinity" and why it's important in your landscaping.

Saturday March 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Taming Brick Walls With Masonry Drills
To "come up against a brick wall" is a proverbial expression for being unable to proceed further in an endeavor. Occasionally, in landscaping, we literally "come against a brick wall" ... Read More

Thursday March 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Starting a Landscaping Business -- What to Charge?
The spring cleaning season is right around the corner -- and very much encompasses the yard, as well as the inside of your house. The need that consumers feel for ... Read More

Monday March 7, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Outdoor Holiday Decorations for Saint Patrick's Day and Easter
Now that we've turned the corner and made it into March, the spring holidays are not far away. If you think that calls for a celebration (I know I do!), ... Read More

Sunday March 6, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Colorful Landscape Plants -- Coleus Plants
When people think of landscape plants for adding color to their yards, prolific bloomers often come to mind right away. But don't forget that some landscape plants make a colorful ... Read More

Saturday March 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Getting Lawns and Gardens Ready for Spring
Steve Jones, the Plant Man, offers some tips on getting lawns and gardens ready for spring. But reader beware: Steve's tips involve doing a lot of work! This article ... Read More

Thursday March 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Small Garden Tillers
Now that March has arrived, thinking about spring can no longer be considered merely idle dreaming. Regardless of what the weather's like outside, once February's page on the calendar is ... Read More

Tuesday March 1, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)