David's Landscaping Blog

"Autumn Joy" sedum is one of the stonecrop plants and is often used in border plantings and in rock gardens. Its relatively late blooming period -- the source of the ... Read More

Is your yard divided by a slope into an upper and lower section? See how you can unite those sections with some stylish stairs. In this piece on building stairs ... Read More

If your lawn has been scorched by the summer heat, you may find it hard to believe that a lawn can get too much water! But too much water is, ... Read More

Leaf raking can be good exercise, but, if done improperly, it can also cause back strain. Here are some safety tips for leaf raking that will preserve your health ... Read More

Of zinnia plants, Marie Iannotti writes that there are "singles and doubles, small blossoms and large, brilliant hot colors and subdued hues." But what do all these zinnia plants have ... Read More

All professions have their jargon, terms despised by lay readers as being unnecessarily opaque. Landscape design is no exception. Some of its jargon, although serving a serious function, can be ... Read More

As our outdoor decor theme transitions from summer to fall (and believe me, I do not say those words without feeling a touch of sadness), it's time to begin thinking ... Read More

Sometimes, folks don't know where to begin with their backyard makeovers. Indeed, when the weeds start swallowing up your land with the ferocity of the Huns, you can feel overwhelmed ... Read More

Do you ever wonder why sometimes the common names of plants catch on, while, other times, scientific plant names rule the day? Coreopsis is a scientific plant name, the common ... Read More

Fall webworms are "known to feed late in the season on nearly 100 different species of trees in North America," states About's Guide to Forestry, Steve Nix. Find out how ... Read More

In speaking of the development of landscape design in Seattle, Valerie Easton notes an "inclination to work with natural conditions rather than impose an order dictated by history or fashion." ... Read More

Keep an eye out for tree problems to "nip them in the bud," so to speak, and you'll save yourself a lot of trouble later. This site breaks down tree ... Read More

Do you have any alien invasive plants in your yard? If your response is, "So what if I do have some alien invasive plants? Big deal!" perhaps you'll be surprised ... Read More

American-Lawns.com breaks down lawn rejuvenation into 3 categories. Have a few bare spots? You need to follow their tips for repair. But if your lawn's just a terrible mess, ... Read More

Ginkgo biloba trees are the oldest in the world, lone survivors of a family that shared the earth with dinosaurs. However, Ginkgo biloba trees eventually vanished in all regions but ... Read More

Thinking of planting trees this fall? What considerations will guide your tree-selection decisions? Don't forget potential tree problems. You can reduce tree problems on your property by shopping wisely. How ... Read More

What should you be looking for when you buy landscaping rock? "Different designs require different landscaping rock to achieve the look you want," writes Gary Antosh. This article also offers ... Read More

"Hypertufa planters are a wonderful way to bring the look of stone into your garden," writes Marie Iannotti. The look, yes; the weight, no. Easier to move around than real ... Read More