Hiring Certified Arborists, Tree Stump Grinding Services
Hiring certified arborists for tree pruning or other service professionals, including for stump grinding (picture of device for stump grinding included). This article defines care needs such as for tree pruning and distinguishes certified arborists from charlatans. Snow-Removal Equipment
Statement of the pros and cons of various options for snow-removal equipment for the homeowner. Shoveling, snowblowing and snow plow trucks as possible snow-removal equipment options are discussed. Garden Mulching 101 - Selecting the Proper Garden Mulch
The proper garden mulch or landscape mulches will promote plant health, including in terms of soil pH. Appearance on the garden or landscape is important, but not more so than how soil pH will be affected by the chosen material. Fall Foliage of Quaking Aspen Trees
Description of quaking aspen trees as fall foliage plants. Quaking aspen trees, close relatives of poplar trees, display a shimmering golden foliage in a fall breeze. Sample Service Contract for Tree Removal by a Tree Service
Insurance, performance of work and payment in a sample service contract. This sample service contract is for tree removal by a reputable tree service, for a hazard needing to be removed. Identifying Poison Ivy Plant: Picture, Description
How to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac. Pictures of poison (sometimes misspelled 'poisen') ivy plant provided, showing its telltale leaflet of 3 parts. Snow Melt Systems FAQ
Snow melt systems, or heated driveways, are state-of-the-art ice melting equipment of great interest to denizens of the icy North. Snow melt systems operant on the same principle as do radiant-heat floor systems inside the house. Hardscape FAQ - Landscaping With Rock
Hardscape elements in landscaping discussed. Hardscape complements softscape, as when landscaping with rock patios sets off a lawn. Spring Landscape Maintenance Tips
Spring landscape maintenance tips, in FAQ format. Reminders and tips on spring landscape maintenance, including fertilizing, pruning, rototilling and lawn care. Fall Gardens FAQ - FALL GARDENS
Frequently asked questions regarding fall gardens. 'How to put your garden to bed' in fall. Mowing Lawns FAQ - Grass Cutting Tips
FAQ providing tips on mowing lawns (grass cutting), plus a basic tip for lawnmower maintenance, which in this case effects turf health. Learn about the best and worst times for mowing lawns (grass cutting). Rock Gardens FAQs - Rock Gardens
Frequently asked questions regarding rock gardens. Rocks, soil, plants and design of rock gardens discussed. Garden Mulch FAQ - Mulching Gardens
Frequently asked questions regarding garden mulches, especially leaves. Garden mulches discussed from the beginning gardener's perspective, including shredding leaves. Dutch Elm Disease, American Elm Trees
Dutch elm disease on American elms: its cause, history of its tree destruction and the toll taken on American trees by the Dutch disease. Landscaping Tips
The Website archives contain all the landscaping tips from the Website, catalogued by date. The landscaping tips in these articles are geared for do-it-yourself (DIY) landscape design enthusiasts. Home Pest Control: Vole Control, Identification
Garden pest identification as a first step in vole control (they're distinct from moles), followed by tips to get rid of these 'field mice' or 'meadow mice.' Holes of voles are different from holes of moles, realizing which is essential for control measures. Edible Landscaping With Purslane
Edible landscaping with the herb, purslane, a nutritious weed increasingly used in agriculture and cooking recipes. Purslane is high in vitamin C and metabolism-regulating Omega-3 fatty acids, so make it part of your own edible landscaping. Iroquois Companion Planting, Novel Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
Looking for novel Thanksgiving recipes? The Iroquois planted corn, beans and squash together in companion planting. Iroquois companion planting served 3 needs, and the resulting crop yielded fine Thanksgiving dinner recipes. DIY Landscaping Web Site Archives
The Landscaping Web site archives contain all the information sources from the Landscaping Web site. The information in these articles is geared for do-it-yourself (DIY) landscape design enthusiasts. Halloween History: Controversial Origins
Introduction to Halloween history, origins of which lie in Celtic belief. Later origins of the holiday lie in the Christian holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, and Halloween history is nothing if not controversial. Irish Shamrocks and 4-Leaf Clovers
Search for the true Irish shamrocks. Various plants (but not 4-leaf clovers) serve as Irish shamrocks, but there's no one authoritative choice. By definition, 4-leaf clovers don't qualify. Shrub Care -- Winterizing Flowering Bushes in Your Garden
Building a shrub shelter to protect deciduous flowering shrubs in winter, and practicing weed control at the same time. A key element in the care of flowering bushes is winterizing them. Christmas Holly Trees: History, Winter Solstice
History of uses of Christmas holly trees in magic and winter solstice decorations outlined. Holly trees figured prominently in Celtic conceptions of the winter solstice, and their sprigs are the most common small evergreen Christmas decorations. Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Landscaping
The themes running through this Top 10 list of landscaping New Year's resolutions are enjoyment, planning and low maintenance, which are worthy themes for a top 10 list. Landscaping novices should think of these New Year's resolutions as a call to action. A "Silent Spring," Yes: But Not Rachel Carson's
Rachel Carson warned of a spring silent without the sounds of birds in our landscaping. But besides Rachel Carson's, there's another kind of silent spring that's actually positive, entailing silence from the bustle of everyday life so as to enjoy vernal pleasures. | 