David's Landscaping Blog

"I have a back yard that has always been very basic and also was neglected for about 15 years previous to our possession. There is green stuff that I cut ... Read More

If you love summer, then you may abhor the very thought of autumn's approach. But if you love saving money, then you'd better start planning for fall flowers now. Remember, ... Read More

Landscape lighting can literally shine the spotlight on your landscaping. In fact, some aspects of your landscaping take on a special beauty at night, if properly illuminated. Landscape lighting ... Read More

"The right tool makes any job easier and that is no exception in the garden," observes Marie Iannotti, About's Gardening Guide. Marie presents the essential facts that beginners need to ... Read More

"I have a back yard that has been left to its own devices for at least 10 years. There is no lawn, only weeds. I would love it if ... Read More

This series of frequently asked questions considers the available driveway materials for new installations, as well as sealing, repairing and landscaping existing drives. Also, while snow may be the furthest ... Read More

Not sure how much or how often to water your lawn? Here are some ideas from the Scotts lawn care experts. Included are tips such as, "It's best to ... Read More

Landscaping berms are mounds of dirt that are often erected to add visual interest to the landscape. This article on building berms from the Home and Garden Television Web ... Read More

Interested in organic gardens? Marie Iannotti, About's Gardening Guide, informs us of the basics behind organic gardens. Included in this article is a definition of "organic matter," a soil-conditioning manifesto ... Read More

"I believe I have moles in yard. They are leaving mounds of dirt on my lawn," says this week's featured poster in the Landscaping Forum. See what solutions other homeowners ... Read More

If the plantings in your yard possess any significant degree of diversity, there's a good chance that you're growing poisonous plants -- without even knowing it. You'd be surprised at ... Read More

"Why isn't my fruit tree bearing any fruit?" It's a common question, but the answer can be complex. Many issues must be taken into account, and Marie Iannotti touches upon ... Read More

Would you like some tips for rounding your yard into shape? Don't know where to begin? The online landscape design course that I'm offering may be just the thing ... Read More

Privacy would probably rank as the most common concern for those who live where there's a lot of traffic. But noise control is probably #2. And it is precisely noise ... Read More

Do you have questions about the care you can give your lawn mower to keep it in tip-top shape for the mowing season? If you have specific questions about oil, ... Read More

"Not all plant problems are caused by insects or diseases," warns Marie Iannotti, About's Gardening Guide. Sometimes, it's a matter of poor plant nutrition. Find out what to look for ... Read More

Don't let your deck become a hazard! Decks, unfortunately, are not maintenance-free. Summer is the time when most people re-stain their decks, but there's more to deck-maintenance than staining. Bill ... Read More

There are many ways in which we "cut" plants to improve the landscape. Anyone who thinks, "A cut is a cut" when it comes to yard work is dead wrong, ... Read More

One of the most common problems faced in landscaping is finding plants suitable for shady areas. From an aesthetic standpoint, you may have a wonderful landscape plan in mind, with ... Read More

Your yard should be looking great now if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. It's July, and it's the height of summer. But what do you do to keep it ... Read More

Hosta plants do have flowers but are usually grown for their foliage. The foliage color of hosta plants, as shown in the pictures provided in this article, can be green, ... Read More

Do you need tips on working with "texture" in a garden design? How about color combinations? "Sometimes it can be easier to pull together a garden design by first breaking ... Read More