David's Landscaping Blog

Have questions about magnolia tree care? Here's an interesting Q&A on magnolias. For instance, have you had trouble getting your magnolia tree to bloom? The author points out that magnolias ... Read More

Oakleaf hydrangeas are more than just wannabe oaks. With their summer blooms, fall foliage and exfoliating bark in winter, oakleaf hydrangeas pique your interest in one way or another for ... Read More

Starting new gardens can be intimidating for beginners. There's so much to take into consideration! In fact, the more you learn, the more you realize just how many steps are ... Read More

Although fall is a better time for buying trees and planting them, some of you will probably be buying trees when you shop for plants this spring. Steve Nix gives ... Read More

I wasn't surprised by the recent string of beautiful days in my neck of the woods. After all, warm weather always returns at some point every year, right? But after ... Read More

Planning any projects this year that involve concrete work? Concrete work can be frustrating for beginners who attempt it without adequate preparation. But in this concrete work resource, I provide ... Read More

"It always seems spring drags its heels and then runs full force into summer," observes Marie Iannotti. How true! The transitional seasons (spring and fall) pass altogether too quickly: There isn't ... Read More

In this article on About's Pediatrics site, we are reminded that about "85 percent of the population will develop an allergic reaction if exposed to poison ivy," which you can ... Read More

Soon, we celebrate Arbor Day (which always falls on the last Friday of April). Think of Arbor Day as the "holiday of trees." No, the trees don't get to take ... Read More

For a moment, let's put aside budgetary constraints and the like -- and do a little dreaming! If you could add one element to your yard this spring to spice ... Read More

A growing part of the population in cooler regions is becoming interested in bamboo plants. More often associated with tropical and sub-tropical areas, bamboo plants can be grown in regions ... Read More

For rose care in spring, Marie Iannotti recommends: "judicious pruning" "some food" "and a bit of preventative maintenance" Such rose care in spring, says About's Gardening Guide, "will save a lot of work this ... Read More

Used coffee grounds can easily be recycled, by mixing them into your compost pile. If you don't drink much coffee, maybe you'd like a free source of used coffee grounds. ... Read More

Earth Day 2008 (April 22) is right around the corner. The Earth Day celebration is virtually the holiday of environmentalism. Find out how you can modify your yard maintenance approach ... Read More

In addition to aesthetic considerations, there are a number practical reasons for separating a lawn from a planting bed with garden edging. For example: To avoid having to pull grass out ... Read More

When garden centers set out pansies for sale, you know that spring has finally arrived. Perhaps you have already bought and planted your pansies this spring and are enjoying the ... Read More

The easiest approach to weed control is to prevent weeds from popping up at all in your yard. Impossible? Close to it, yeah. But you can suppress weed growth to ... Read More

Like me, many of you would, undoubtedly, characterize yourself as "nature lovers." But what do those words really mean? Well, there are different kinds of nature lovers, and my intention ... Read More

Has anybody ever criticized how your yard looks? If so, perhaps you'd like to keep some funny comeback lines handy, in case it happens again.... Of course, considering that this ... Read More