David's Landscaping Blog April 2006 Archive

Pre-Emergent Herbicides
This week's featured poster in the Landscaping Forum presents a common problem: "We built a new house last year and spent most of last spring and summer landscaping, planting grass ... Read More

Sunday April 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Poison Ivy Plants
In spring, greenery makes its triumphant return to earth's cooler climes. What's not to like, right? But as with everything else in life, there's some bad that comes with the ... Read More

Saturday April 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Flower Essence Photo Gallery
"Flower essences are the blossoms of plants prepared from a sun infusion in a bowl of water," writes Phylameana lila Desy, About's Guide to Holistic Healing. Phyl uses flower essences ... Read More

Thursday April 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Introduction to Backyard Decks
Is this the year you install that backyard deck? You know, the one you've always dreamed about but have never gotten around to making a reality? This classic article from ... Read More

Wednesday April 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Changing Mower Blades
"I'm new to this forum & I have a stupid question," begins this week's featured post from the Landscaping Discussion Forum. But never fear: no question in the Forum is ... Read More

Tuesday April 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Fascinating Stories Behind Herb Names
If you have an herb garden, then you may already be interested in entomology (the study of bugs). For instance, perhaps you already know about the beneficial insects that can ... Read More

Monday April 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
With Earth Day (yesterday) still fresh in our minds, it may be a good time to reflect on Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, a book that "sparked the movement that started ... Read More

Sunday April 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Cooperative Extension Services
Readers of Web sites such as this one are often advised to contact cooperative extension services for the answers to questions. Why? Well, when it comes to growing plants, the ... Read More

Friday April 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Design in Ruins
No, this feature is not about a failed landscape design! These ruins are intentional, meant to mimic classical ruins. Although not popular in the U.S., this Old World landscape design ... Read More

Wednesday April 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Allergies and Mold Spores
The molds that grow in our yards reproduce via mold spores, and those mold spores can cause allergies. Fortunately, there are many ways of reducing mold spores in the yard. ... Read More

Tuesday April 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Backyard Fish Ponds
The Landscaping Discussion Forum is more than a place to come to ask questions. This week's featured poster came prepared to author some tips on backyard fish ponds. If you're ... Read More

Sunday April 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Garden Stakes: A Novel Approach
"Staking flowers is no one's favorite gardening chore. Many of us put it off until the flower stalks have to be lifted up off the ground," observes Marie Iannotti. But ... Read More

Friday April 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Allergy Sufferers Should Plant Less Allergenic Plants
"Plants that are insect pollinated are usually considered safe for an allergic individual," writes Judy Tidwell, About's Guide to Allergies. Judy provides a handy list of trees, grasses, flowers and ... Read More

Thursday April 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Modular Deck Tiles
Perhaps you've always wanted a deck, but lacked either the money to have one built or the skill to install one yourself. Well, how would you like to be able ... Read More

Wednesday April 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (7)

Checking Your Irrigation System
Now that it's spring, you may realize that "it's time to fire up your irrigation system," begins this tip from Yardcare.com. "You open the supply valve wide, turn on the ... Read More

Tuesday April 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Photo Gallery of Orchids
According to About's Guide to Pittsburgh, the Orchid Fantasy show at Phipps Conservatory "features 600 orchids, in addition to a variety of other tropical plants and trees such as Manila ... Read More

Thursday April 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

What's the Right Amount of Mulch?
Mulch is one of the staples of landscaping, a hero in the war against weeds. It's easy to take mulch for granted, yet where would we be without it? Another ... Read More

Wednesday April 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Perennial Garden Flowers
"With perennials, you’ll invest some time and patience, but your reward will be many seasons of attractive, blooming plants with a minimum of ongoing maintenance," remarks Steve Jones. Read this ... Read More

Tuesday April 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Child Gardening
"In this fast paced world of computer games and instant gratification it is sometimes difficult to find a link between parents and children let alone grandparents and grandchildren," begins this ... Read More

Monday April 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Backyard Help -- How to Get Rid of Moles
How to get rid of moles is an issue on the minds of many this time of year. If that includes you, cheer up: you can choose from a number ... Read More

Sunday April 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)