David's Landscaping Blog

Do you despise having to vacuum or rake leaves off the lawn? Are you having trouble getting motivated to perform this perennial autumn ritual? Knowing the reason behind an onerous ... Read More

People often ask if it's okay to recycle newspapers by putting them in the compost pile or using them as landscape mulch. Well, that really depends, as this week's featured ... Read More

Lamb's ear plants are an excellent choice for areas of your landscape design drenched in sun, but with well-drained soil. These perennials are known for two prominent features: their silvery ... Read More

Outdoor electrical outlets have become important in landscape design. Having a power source readily available to you outside comes in handy in so many ways, and not just for plugging ... Read More

Lots of people like to decorate their landscaping for Halloween. But then there are some hardcore folks who go beyond that. They are Gothic landscaping enthusiasts.... They're always ... Read More

Ghosts and ghouls know no rules! Remember that maxim when seeking Halloween decorating ideas for your yard. Halloween is the holiday par excellence for creative decorating. And don't forget to ... Read More

Cultivated morning glory vines are a popular annual with gardeners. But as this week's featured poster in the Landscaping Forum knows, getting rid of wild morning glory vines can be ... Read More

Yes, it's October now. And while October means fall is here, it doesn't signal the end for planting. With the warmer temperatures subsiding or about to subside, it will soon ... Read More

What does one do with all those autumn leaves that have to be cleaned off the lawn in fall? Hopefully, you already have a compost bin earmarked for recycling leaves. ... Read More

It's the height of the fall foliage season now, and I don't mean to distract your attention away from admiring autumn's bounty. That's what you should be doing! But permit ... Read More

Sure, you can go to the store and buy your Halloween yard decorations, if you're pressed for time and want to set up a display quickly. But many of us ... Read More

After the flood damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, many people along the U.S. Gulf Coast will have to make decisions about the trees in their yards: can ... Read More

Steve Nix, About's Forestry Guide, presents these web cams for fall foliage. "By viewing these forest web cams," says Steve, "you will see how fall color is spreading and the ... Read More

"Landscaping software allows you to create a landscape and watch it grow, all without leaving your chair," begins this article from Better Homes and Gardens. Learn all about choosing and ... Read More

This week's featured poster on the Message Board writes, "Thousands of japanese beetle-buggers have been swarming my young oak, fruit trees, asparagus plants and sunflowers. I've tried the lures but ... Read More

Japanese maple trees are among the most popular specimen trees planted on North American lawns. Although their virtues certainly aren't limited to the fall season, Japanese maple trees do, in ... Read More