David's Landscaping Blog

Coral Nafie, About's Guide to Interior Decorating, has a few tricks up her sleeve for outdoor decorating, too, noting, "One of the wonderful things about summer weather is that it ... Read More

"Few summer pleasures are as much fun as a cookout," begins this piece, an article full of ideas for outdoor kitchens by Fran J. Donegan of "This Old House." Donegan ... Read More

The use of wood stains in deck design isn't just for purposes of preservation. This site gives examples of how to get creative with wood stains. E.g., solid wood stains ... Read More

If you suffered from acne as a child, you may perhaps feel a twinge of pity for any living thing you see with a bump on it -- even a ... Read More

Trees Across America has a tree planting program with which About's Forestry Guide would like you to get involved. So what, exactly, can you do to help? Well, you can ... Read More

Is it possible to satisfy all five senses in a landscape design? Sight is a no-brainer, but what about the rest? Well, let's see.... There are many fragrant flowers that ... Read More

In this Plant Man column, Steve Jones provides information about trees for small spaces, because, as Steve puts it, "not everyone has a yard the size of Central Park." Read about ... Read More

How do you care for septic tanks? And what about landscaping in their drainfields? Here's a site that addresses these questions, warning, "Planting your drainfield may be different than other ... Read More

This week's featured poster on the Landscaping Message Board describes his property as "a rectangle that butts up against the neighbor's back yard, so there is not any privacy. We ... Read More

Weed control is a game in which you can stay ahead, but never "win." Weeds are just too persistent ever to call it quits. In fact, landscape fabrics sometimes won't ... Read More

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

Homeowners often wonder how to get rid of mushrooms in the lawn, and this site offers some tips to that end. But what you may find even more interesting are ... Read More

You can add charm to your landscaping by building cobblestone walkways to link a backyard patio to a garden, say.... This Australian site takes you from the measurements and excavation to ... Read More

"Every year the yard gets barer and barer. I have reseeded almost every year. This year I have more dirt than grass," writes this week's featured poster in the Landscaping ... Read More

"There is no better way to introduce young children to the healing properties of herbs than by giving them their very own herb garden to tend," writes Phylameana lila Desy, ... Read More

You've probably often heard talk of "beneficial insects." But exactly which insects are beneficial to your plants, and what do they look like? The University of Maine's Cooperative Extension provides ... Read More

Lifehacker guest editor, Matt Haughey did some research on automated drip systems and found that the cost and features of this technology have "really come along. You don’t need to ... Read More

Don't know where to begin with landscape design? The online landscape design course that I'm offering may be just the thing for you. Have a lesson delivered to your email ... Read More

I'm not a big fan of using power equipment around the yard. Oh sure, I use it occasionally; but not when I'm "following my heart." By temperament, I'm a peaceful ... Read More

Okay, the above title is certainly subjective. There may be some die-hard Roseanne Barr fans out there who feel otherwise. But for many mothers (and dads, too), there's no greater ... Read More

In my region, the delightful fragrance of lilac shrubs is now everywhere, making this one of my favorite times of the year (allergies notwithstanding). But old lilacs sometimes cry out ... Read More

You've heard the expression, "If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen!" Well, when it comes to dealing with oppressive heat in your yard, there are alternatives ... Read More

So you've decided that you'd like to have a fence installed -- that much you know. But what you haven't figured out is how to find reputable contractors for fence ... Read More