David's Landscaping Blog October 2006 Archive

Wood Deck Cleaning and Refinishing
"Wood decks require maintenance just like any other part of your home. Fortunately they are generally pretty easy to access and refinish," writes Bob Formisano, About's Guide to Home Repair. ... Read More

Tuesday October 31, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Lawn Rakes vs Power Equipment
Concerning the use of leaf blowers to rid lawns of fallen leaves, Marie Iannotti quips, "These are very popular in suburbia and I've never figured out why. They are loud, ... Read More

Monday October 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Leaf Blowers
No one likes autumn leaves more than I do. But removing them from my lawn -- via rakes, leaf blowers, etc. -- has never been among my favorite fall activities! ... Read More

Monday October 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Robotic Lawn Mowers
You've heard of the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners, no doubt. Perhaps you're wondering where the outdoor equivalent to such devices stands, technology-wise. For there is no doubt that mowing lawns ... Read More

Sunday October 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Design With Yellow Alyssum
Anyone who has ever set foot in a garden center in North America knows the alyssum sold as an annual, especially the white variety. But did you know that there ... Read More

Saturday October 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Perennial Bulbs Too Tender for Old Man Winter
It's time to begin thinking about digging up tender perennial bulbs and storing them away inside for the winter. "While gardeners in zones 8 and above can grow tender bulbs, ... Read More

Friday October 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Tree Leaf Identification Quiz
In enjoying this year's fall foliage, perhaps on more than one occasion a tree's identity left you scratching your head. Oh sure, you were okay on the maples, birches, and ... Read More

Thursday October 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Landscape Design in Action
Interested in how professionals in landscape design work? The Whispering Crane Institute provides some nice pictures showing how a landscape design unfolds. Consider this example a window into the inner ... Read More

Sunday October 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How Autumn Leaves Change Colors
I must admit that I miss the summer that has so cruelly deserted us once again. As we walk down the leaf-strewn paths of October's final days, winter looms large ... Read More

Thursday October 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Halloween Decorating Ideas -- Entrances
This Halloween decorating idea comes from Martha Stewart's Web site. Adopting this tip will ensure you have a knockout display for one of the most important sections of your landscape ... Read More

Wednesday October 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Tips for Bringing Outdoor Plants Indoors
The cooler temperatures of autumn bring some decisions about those tender plants you have outdoors. Marie Iannotti notes that "you will have to decide what's worth keeping and how to ... Read More

Tuesday October 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Fertilizing Fall Lawns - Know Your Fertilizers
This story on fertilizing fall lawns gives you the "why, when and what" about fertilizing lawns. Included in these fall lawn care tips is a breakdown of what those funny ... Read More

Monday October 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Winterizing Garden Ponds
Feel that chill in the night air now? That's a hint from Mother Nature: it's time to start thinking about winterizing garden ponds. "Pond owners should be aware of several ... Read More

Sunday October 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Lombardy Poplar Trees
Lombardy poplar trees have fallen somewhat out of favor. They are short-lived, being susceptible to a host of pests and diseases. Some are still drawn to them, though, as Lombardy ... Read More

Saturday October 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Concrete Patches to Fix Damage
Do you have a slab in need of repair? "This article will show you how to create a durable concrete patch to fix two of the most common problems: spalling ... Read More

Tuesday October 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Bat Houses
In this Plant Man column, Steve Jones talks about attracting wildlife to your yard. Not surprisingly, he touches on installing birdhouses. You may be a bit surprised to hear him ... Read More

Monday October 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Plants for Stone Retaining Walls
The plants, or softscape in your landscape design can be complemented beautifully by the hardscape -- and vice versa. For instance, why not inject some color between the cracks of ... Read More

Sunday October 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Ornamental Grass Gardens In Pots
Ornamental grass gardens are increasingly popular. But some homeowners are concerned that the plants will spread -- where they're not welcome. To eliminate that concern, grow ornamental grass gardens in ... Read More

Friday October 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

British Landscape Gardening
Britain's Royal Horticultural Society provides some interesting snapshots of British landscape gardening, capturing its evolution over a 200-year period. The work of Humphry Repton, Gertrude Jekyll and many others is ... Read More

Wednesday October 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Landscape Edging
What are your choices in landscape edging? I answer that question after first explaining why one would wish to use landscape edging at all. Choices for landscape edging include wood, ... Read More

Tuesday October 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (3)

Columbus Day and Leaf-Peeping in Your Own Backyard
Next week, Columbus Day will be celebrated in the U.S. At least, that's what the calendar says. But despite what those who instituted this holiday had in mind, Columbus Day ... Read More

Monday October 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)