David's Landscaping Blog June 2006 Archive

Selecting Roses by Fragrance
"All roses are beautiful, but add the dimension of fragrance and you have exceptional roses," writes Marie Iannotti, About's Gardening Guide. Read more about selecting roses by fragrance and learn ... Read More

Friday June 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Feng Shui Money Gardens
"First decide what money or abundance represents to you. Is money synonymous with beautiful roses or with an array of wildflowers. Use your intuition for your garden and only use ... Read More

Tuesday June 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Patriotic Landscaping for July 4th
Although written with Veteran's Day in mind, this article by Nancy Kramer on patriotic landscaping is just as relevant for Americans planting for July 4th. Become acquainted with the floral ... Read More

Monday June 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Starting a Landscaping Business and Landscape Design Classes
If you've thought about starting a landscaping business, then you've probably wondered what landscape design classes (if any) you should take. We've had a long-running discussion about this in the ... Read More

Sunday June 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Grow Miniature Rose Bushes
Of miniature rose bushes, Marie Iannotti remarks that they "have smaller flowers than standard rose bushes, but they come in a variety of types and colors." She also notes that ... Read More

Friday June 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Caring for Roses
A big part of caring for roses in your landscape design is learning how to handle the diseases to which roses are susceptible. Marie Iannotti, About's Gardening Guide, discusses black ... Read More

Wednesday June 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Giving Wildlife a Home in Your Landscaping
The Canadian Wildlife Federation offers some landscaping tips for inviting certain carnivores onto your property to make a meal of garden pests. But guess who's coming to dinner? ... Read More

Tuesday June 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Monet's Garden at Giverny
Landscape design and landscape painting share more than just the word, "landscape." Historically, in fact, landscape painting has had a great influence on landscape design. It's a classic case of ... Read More

Monday June 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Organic Gardening for Roses
Marie Iannotti observes that many folks don't associate growing roses with organic gardening, because roses are considered to be fussy plants, in need of every chemical one can throw their ... Read More

Sunday June 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cat Repellents
Landscaping with cats is about more than just growing catnip plants. I am often asked by readers about cat repellents and how to keep cats away from the garden. Their ... Read More

Saturday June 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Long-Blooming Perennials
Perennials bloom every year, but not all perennials stay in bloom for a lengthy time period. That can present a problem, as you'll have to "fill in the gaps" if ... Read More

Friday June 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Southwestern Landscape Design -- Building Ramadas
For landscape designs inspired by the southwestern U.S., you may wish to opt for a different sort of wooden structure for your yard, in lieu of the more common arbor. ... Read More

Wednesday June 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Design and Home Security
You've probably heard the expression, "Less is more." Contradictory at first glance, it's an expression that contains a lot of wisdom and is much-loved by despisers of clutter. "Less is ... Read More

Tuesday June 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscaping With Heirloom Plants
There are many reasons why people landscape with heirloom plants. Some want to surround themselves with heirloom plants "that remind them of their mothers' or grandmothers’ gardens," writes Betty Jakum. ... Read More

Monday June 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Buying Lumber -- What to Look For in a Board
Will you be buying lumber for a landscaping project this year? Popular landscaping projects that require buying lumber include decks, fences, arbors and birdhouses. Gaylon Corley, About's Guide to Woodworking, ... Read More

Sunday June 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Flower Colors and Feng Shui
Can't decide on which flower colors to use in your landscape design? Then maybe it's time to experiment with a different method of selection: Feng Shui. Let Debbie DeSpirt, About's ... Read More

Thursday June 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Replace Crumbling Concrete Walkways
A crumbling concrete walkway can be unsightly, detracting from the appearance of your plants and your home's exterior. But fortunately, replacing crumbling concrete walkways is well within the scope of ... Read More

Wednesday June 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Benefits From Planting Trees
One of the benefits of planting trees in the yard is certainly the way they look. Steve Jones agrees with that assessment, while noting that "in addition to aesthetics, trees ... Read More

Monday June 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Getting Rid of Poison Ivy
With the arrival of June, many of us will be spending more time outdoors. But that, in turn, means an increased chance of encountering poison ivy -- and coming down ... Read More

Sunday June 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Hurricane Safety Tips
After all the news coverage of Hurricane Katrina last year, many people all across North America are keenly aware that June's arrival marks the beginning not only of summer, but ... Read More

Saturday June 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Herb Plants in Landscape Design -- Oregano
The uses for herb plants are not restricted to the culinary and the medicinal. Herb plants can also play a role in landscape design. "Although it is grown predominately as ... Read More

Friday June 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)