Landscaping June 2005 Archive

Don't have a lot of time to investigate what’s sound environmental landscaping and what isn't? Let the authors of "green*light" guide you. Subscribe to their magazine for environmental landscaping tips ... Read More

Do you feel helpless against the threat of West Nile virus? Well, you shouldn't. Learn what measures you can take against West Nile virus, including measures that involve natural ... Read More

"I am in the process of looking for a new riding lawn tractor," says this week's featured poster in the Landscaping Discussion Forum, seeking reviews that others can share on ... Read More

In urban and even suburban settings, the driveway often consumes a significant portion of one's yard. That fact alone is ample justification for making the construction and care of driveways ... Read More

This week's featured poster in the Landscaping Forum is weighing the pros and cons of fences. To install or not to install, that is the question. See how our experts ... Read More

Would you like to stay away from chemicals and take an organic approach to pest control, instead? Marie Iannotti, About's Gardening Guide, discusses insecticidal soap, Bt, Rotenone and other natural ... Read More

This article introduces azaleas and rhododendrons, followed by an introduction to their taxonomy. The article concludes with care instructions for these beautiful flowering shrubs. Azaleas and rhododendrons make fine specimens, ... Read More

Today is Flag Day in the U.S. Since 9/11, many Americans have a new-found interest in flying their flag, and the flag is successfully competing for a spot in the ... Read More

Barbecue grills are among the most important patio accessories for those who enjoy cookouts. About's Guide to Barbecues & Grilling, Derrick Riches helps you explore the array of choices available ... Read More

This week's featured poster on the Landscaping Message Board posed questions about trimming trees and straightening trees. See how our experts fielded these questions or, if you're already a member, ... Read More

"We tend to associate bulbs with spring flowers, but summer flowering bulbs are one of the easiest ways to keep color in your garden all season long," observes Marie Iannotti, ... Read More

Having trouble coming up with a Father's Day gift idea? Is the dad in your family an outdoorsy type? Perhaps you should consider giving him a tree as a Father's ... Read More

If you have English ivy plants in your yard, spring is a good time to prune them, to keep them manageable and discourage bacterial leaf spot. Spray with insecticidal soap ... Read More

As far as the featured poster this week in the Landscaping Forum is concerned, it's open season on dandelions. Initially, a bounty hunter was hired to take on the dandelions ... Read More

Having problems with water-runoff from a hillside? If so, consider building a dry creek bed. This tutorial tells you how, step by step. And dry creek beds look so good, ... Read More

Marie Iannotti, About's Guide to Gardening, has some fertile thoughts in this article on plant fertilizers. Learn more about "NPK" and what all those funny numbers mean that you find ... Read More

Would you like some tips on landscaping? Don't know where to begin? The new Landscaping course that I'm offering may be just the thing for you. Have a lesson ... Read More

We want a landscape design to be as attractive as possible. Nonetheless, our yards are not, first and foremost, works of art. Rather, they are extensions of our indoor living ... Read More