David's Landscaping Blog November 2005 Archive

Reducing Soil Compaction in Lawns
I don't mind lawn-care work too much at this time of the year. The working conditions are better, for one thing, what with the more moderate temperatures. But besides that, ... Read More

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

Sunlight Requirements for Plants
What do plant-lovers do when it gets too cold to grow anything outside? Why, they plan for next year's landscape design, of course! As you research and develop a planting ... Read More

Monday November 28, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Holiday Plants to the Rescue!
In the North we're entering upon a season during which there will be few signs of life out in the yard for a while. These can be depressing times for ... Read More

Saturday November 26, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Planning
"Many factors influence how you should plan your home landscape. Some of the most important are ones you have very little control over," begins this article on landscape planning from ... Read More

Tuesday November 22, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Organic Landscaping With Companion Planting
Many health-conscious readers ask me about organic landscaping. They're looking for ways to reduce or eliminate the use of chemical pesticides, while still achieving a knockout landscape design. One solution ... Read More

Monday November 21, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Gift Idea: "Complete Decks" From Better Homes & Gardens
Having trouble coming up with gift ideas for an outdoorsy friend? Then this book review of Better Homes & Gardens' "Complete Decks" may lead you to cross one more entry ... Read More

Sunday November 20, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Colorado Blue Spruce Trees
Remember how barren your yard looked last winter? Don't let it happen again! Plant evergreen trees and shrubs to ensure that, this winter, your yard won't lack visual interest. In ... Read More

Saturday November 19, 2005 | permalink | comments (2)

Focal Points in Landscape Design
Marie Iannotti, About's Gardening Guide, observes that "the whole point behind a focal point is to give the eye a place to rest before it tries to take in the ... Read More

Friday November 18, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Controlling Chinch Bugs
"To control chinch bug damage over the long term, you need to identify the underlying causes and resolve them. The underlying causes could relate to plant water stress, excess thatch, ... Read More

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

Decking Materials -- Composite Decking
There's a lot you need to get right in deck construction, and that means solid planning, before you so much as touch a piece of wood! In fact, ... Read More

Tuesday November 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (4)

Tool Maintenance
If you're like me, all summer you pretty much just tossed a tool back into the shed when you were done with it. And that was on your good days! ... Read More

Monday November 14, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Removing Mulch
Some of you are probably busy right now laying down some extra mulch in your perennial beds to insulate them from the imminent cold of winter. But this week's featured ... Read More

Sunday November 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Shagbark Hickory Trees
Shagbark hickory trees are not grown exclusively for their nuts. In fact, I would rank nut production only third among the reasons why homeowners might consider planting shagbark hickories, the ... Read More

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

How to Keep Cats Out of Planting Beds
One reader who came across my recent article dealing with the challenges posed by landscaping with dogs wrote to me with a problem. She owns a dog and, although she ... Read More

Wednesday November 9, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

Getting Started With Landscaping Projects -- Part 2
Last Tuesday, we took a look at Plant Man's advice for starting from square one with a landscape design. This week, we move on to square two for getting started ... Read More

Tuesday November 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Install Drainage Systems
This article from Grounds Maintenance Magazine on how to install drainage systems is written for professionals. But don't let that stop you from sneaking a peek! At least you'll learn ... Read More

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

Landscaping Corner Lots
"We live on a corner lot and have kids cutting through our yard constantly," states this week's featured poster in the Landscaping Forum. But other participants were quick to suggest ... Read More

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

Time to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs
If you live in zones 6-7, it's time to plant spring flowering bulbs now. You have to plant them now if you want to enjoy their displays in spring. There's ... Read More

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

Deer-Resistant Spring Bulbs
Have trouble with deer pests in your yard? Enough to dissuade you from planting spring bulbs? "It's heartbreaking enough to put a plant in the garden, only to find it ... Read More

Friday November 4, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Build Garden Gazebos
Want to increase outdoor living space in the backyard? The Do It Yourself Web site offers step-by-step instructions for building garden gazebos. Learn how to build garden gazebos ... Read More

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

How to Kill a Tree Using Chemicals
"Sometimes a tree just needs to go! Good news is, you can chemically treat and kill trees," writes Steve Nix. In this article on how to kill a tree using ... Read More

Wednesday November 2, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Getting Started With Landscaping Projects
"You look out of your window and all you see is wide expanse of nothing but grass, but what you really want to see is a vista of attractive landscaping ... Read More

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