David's Landscaping Blog June 2005 Archive

Environmental Landscaping
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

Wednesday June 29, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

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

Tuesday June 28, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Opinions on Troy-Bilt Pony Lawn Tractors
"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 the opinions that others can share ... Read More

Sunday June 26, 2005 | permalink | comments (4)

Driveway Materials
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

Saturday June 25, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Pros and Cons of Fences
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

Sunday June 19, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Natural Pesticides
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

Friday June 17, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Azaleas and Rhododendrons
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

Thursday June 16, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Flag Day and American Flag Etiquette
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

Tuesday June 14, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Patio Accessories -- Barbecue Grills
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

Monday June 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Trimming Trees and Straightening Trees
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

Sunday June 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Summer Flowering Bulb Plants
"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

Friday June 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Buy Dad a Tree for Father's Day
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

Wednesday June 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

English Ivy Plants
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

Tuesday June 7, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Dandelions Going for A Nickel Apiece
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

Sunday June 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Build Dry Creek Beds
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

Saturday June 4, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Plant Fertilizers
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

Friday June 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscaping Course via Email - Sign Up for Free!
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

Thursday June 2, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Camouflage for Landscape Design Eyesores
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

Wednesday June 1, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)