These online resources from the Landscaping Design Web site were created in November, 2002. Included among the online resources are articles on winterizing the landscape. Return to the Landscaping Design Web site index to access online resources from other years.
11/28/02 - Xeriscaping: The Landscaper's Answer to Drought
Drought is a reality that North America is only just beginning to face. Xeriscaping is the landscaper's answer to the drought problem, touting drought-resistant plants over 'thirsty' lawns.
11/27/02 - Late Fall Reminders for Landscapers
Tips for winterizing the fall landscape. Includes advice on lawn mower storage and snowblower preparation.
11/23/02 - Companion Planting, Iroquois-Style
The Iroquois and other Indians practiced a version of companion planting. In the process, they were also achieving what we now achieve with mulch and cover crops in our gardens and landscapes.
11/21/02 - FAQ: Hardscape: Not So "Hard" for Beginners
Beginner's guide to using hardscape elements in landscaping. Definitions of key terms, tips, ideas and links to more detailed resources for particular hardscape issues. Discussion of hiring out versus the do-it-yourself approach.
11/20/02 - FAQ: Mulching the Landscape in Fall
Beginner's guide to mulching, especially pertaining to mulch issues on the fall landscape. Related issues of cover crops, rototillers and liming also discussed.
11/19/02 - Landscaping 101
Ideal for readers who have just bought their first piece of real estate. An FAQ to get the beginners in landscaping going in the right direction. Assumes no prior knowledge of landscaping. This FAQ's answers also come with links to relevant articles, such as landscaping features on hiring arborists and other tree professionals.
11/05/02 - Shrub Care -- Winterizing the Bushes in Your Garden
Tips on protecting your shrubs from the snow and ice of winter, and all at no cost. In fact, article shows you how to "kill to birds with one stone" and clean up a problem area on your landscape in the process of obtaining the wooden poles needed for the project.
11/03/02 - Winterizing the Landscape in Fall
Tips on what landscapers should be doing as fall gives way to winter. Fall lawn care, winterizing gardens, trees and shrubs. Additional tips such as preparing your snowblower for winter.
For more Landscaping Web site articles from October-November, 2002, continue to Page 3.
