The Fantasy Landscape of "The Domain of Arnheim"
Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Domain of Arnheim,' a remarkable fantasy landscape. Brief description of the Domain of Arnheim's landscaping provided, followed by Poe's account of why its landscape designer decided on this fantasy landscape project. Do-It-Yourself Landscape Design
Definition of do-it-yourself landscape design. Both aesthetics and practicality must be considered in do-it-yourself landscape design. Why We Use Scientific Plant Names
Reason given for why we use scientific rather than common names for plants. Most common mispronunciations of scientific names also supplied. Trumpeting Trumpet Vines on the Landscape
In praise of the many landscape design functions filled by flowering vines, such as trumpet vines. Description of trumpet vines, other flowering vines, and their uses. Xeriscaping Plants: Drought-Resistant Plants
The threat of drought begs for cheaper, drought-resistant alternatives to lawns, such as the xeriscaping plants used in xeriscape landscaping. Xeriscaping plants are an alternative to the thirsty grass of lawns.
Drought-Tolerant Landscape Plans
Pictures of perennial flowers in a drought-tolerant landscape plan consisting of plants suitable for sunny perennial beds. These drought-tolerant perennial flowers also tolerate poor to average soils. Shrub, Bush and Vine for Fall Colors
A Top Ten Shrub Bush & Vine List for fall colors from your About Landscaping guide. These shrubs, bushes and vines display great fall colors, and can set the autumn landscape ablaze with their colorful leaves. Ideas for Fall Yard Decorations
Learn about gourd craft at the Ohio Gourd Show to pick up some ideas for fall yard decorations. Crafted calabashes and tips for designing them for novel fall yard decorations can be found at the Ohio Gourd Show. The Essential Steps in Deck Design and Construction
Free guide to do-it-yourselfers in deck construction. Introduction to deck design and building. Types of Maple Trees for Fall Foliage
Introduction, with pictures, to maple trees as fall foliage specimens. Red maples' fall foliage described, as well as sugar maples, Norways and Amurs. Beech Trees, or "Beechnut Trees" for Fall Foliage
Description of beech trees, bearer of beechnuts, especially as fall foliage specimens. Fall foliage information on American and European beeches or 'beechnut trees,' plus Tricolor cultivar. Deer-Resistant Plants to Control Deer Ticks, Deer
A deer-proof landscape plan can not only control deer, but also deer ticks. It's important in the prevention of Lyme disease, since it keeps ticks away. Red Oak Trees, White Oak Trees and Pin Oaks
Descriptions of oak trees as part of a Fall Foliage landscaping series. Information on red, white and pin oak trees. Planting Fall Flowers for Fall Colors
The importance of planting and growing fall flowers in autumn landscape design. Flower planting supplements autumn leaf color, and growing fall flowers is your garden's last hurrah! Deer Control Through Deer-Resistant Plants
Ideas for deer-resistant rock gardens. These plants are both deer-resistant and drought-tolerant. Fall Foliage With Birch Trees
Description of 4 types of birch trees effective as fall foliage trees. The fall foliage of birch trees is yellow. Fall Foliage of Ash Trees
Descriptions of trees with outstanding fall foliage, replete with pictures for leaf identification. Fall foliage of American mountain ashes and white ash trees in this segment. Japanese Maples as Fall Foliage Trees
Introduction to Japanese maple trees, including 'Bloodgood,' 'Crimson Queen' and red Japanese maples. Fall foliage described. West Nile Virus in North America
Study cited on effectiveness of mosquito repellents. Introduction to the West Nile virus and its transmission via mosquito bites in North America. Top 10 List of Weeping Trees
Descriptions of flowering trees and weeping trees. Weeping cherry trees are both -- they're flowering and have a drooping habit, making them landscaping standouts. Small Water Fountains: A Beginner's Project
A small, cheap water fountain project for do it yourselfers. Fountains and other water features involving artifical ponds greatly enhance outdoor living spaces. | 