What landscaping tasks should you be performing in July? Well, that depends on where you live. That's the beauty of regional gardening calendars. Consult these July gardening tips to see ... Read More

What should you plant near house foundations? Well, you certainly shouldn't restrict yourself to the traditional evergreen shrubs, such as yews. Use plants that flower and create colorful foundation gardens. ... Read More

"Stone kitchens can be used in any climate, even the harsh extremes of northern climates -– something other types of outdoor kitchens cannot withstand," stated Joe Raboine in an interview ... Read More

"Pincushion flower" is a rather whimsical common name for Scabiosa columbaria. "First glance will tell you how this plant got the common name of Pincushion Flower," remarks Marie Iannotti. "As ... Read More

Many of you have probably steered clear of planting American elm trees in your yards, due to their susceptibility to Dutch elm disease. But did you know that alternatives do ... Read More

Mimosas (also called, "silk trees") can be real pests in the landscape. A frustrated reader recently asked About's Forestry Guide, Steve Nix a question on getting rid of mimosas. Steve, ... Read More

You feel fine, but you're not sure if you're really healthy. What do you do? You go in for a physical, of course. It's the same with tree health, only ... Read More

Perhaps you've heard conflicting pieces of advice when it comes to what to do about the burlap on balled and burlapped trees and shrubs. Burlap is that coarse material nurseries ... Read More

Weeds can be tenacious foes, reminding us of the truth of the maxim, "Know thine enemy." Proper weed identification can be the gateway to knowledge that has been compiled over ... Read More

'Merlot' Virginia sweetspire is like a fine wine: it gets better with age. How so? Well, these shrubs are nice, if unspectacular, in spring, when they put out racemes of ... Read More

When do-it-yourselfers have slight slopes to tame, they can build retaining walls themselves to meet the challenge. Stone retaining walls are also visually appealing and complement rock gardens beautifully. You ... Read More

There is much confusion over the identification of poison ivy plants. Some folks mistake another plant, Virginia creeper vine, for poison ivy. Others, with less experience in the woods, aren't ... Read More

When you're driving about, be it in your own neighborhood or during a vacation far away, do you observe the landscaping features in other people's yards? I know I do; ... Read More

You know you want to add the element of flame to your backyard, but you're having trouble choosing between an outdoor fireplace or outdoor fire pit? Well, my interview with ... Read More

For the well-regulated life, maintaining a sense of balance is essential. Never more is this true than when we deal with the issue of staying safe -- whether in the ... Read More

What choices in annual flowers do Americans have to install patriotic landscaping for July 4th? Well, some go the all-petunia route. The red and white petunias are especially effective, although ... Read More

Why would you wish to have a brick oven built in your backyard? Well, let's start with the following reasons: Aesthetic value Functionality Brick ovens fit into a small backyard Good ROI But that's just ... Read More

The Lehr Eco Trimmer is an innovative, eco-friendly weedeater that substitutes a 16.4-oz. propane canister for gas as a fuel source. This weedeater affords the same power and portability as ... Read More