These guides from the Landscaping Web site were created in October-November, 2002. Included among the guides is a treatment of Halloween and fall foliage matters. Return to the Landscaping Web site index to access guides from other years.
11/01/02 - Shrubs and Vines for Fall Color
The ten top shrubs and vines to plant on the landscape to achieve maximum fall color. Color can be provided by berries as well as by foliage. Berries can have the added value of being edible for humans or of attracting birds.
10/26/02 - Bittersweet vine: Bittersweet Decision for Landscapers?
Article distinguishes between three plants named "bittersweet," one of which is poisonous. The characteristics of each are presented, environmental concerns are raised and an account is given of how they came to receive their names. The fall foliage potential of Oriental bittersweet is discussed, as is its use in arts and crafts. Birdwatchers will note that it's great for attracting birds. But these advantages are weighed against the plant's tendency to kill trees, a tendency that can be minimized by pruning.
10/21/02 - Halloween Photo Gallery: New England Fall Foliage
Free pictures from New England, displaying the beauty of its fall foliage, Halloween scenes and one famous landmark. Photos are free for non-commercial use. Fall is the quintessential New England season, because of the magnificent foliage.
10/17/02 - How to Make Halloween Jack-O'-Lanterns From Gourds
Pumpkins make passable jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween -- for kids. But for a long-lasting, stylish jack-o'-lantern that will be a conversation piece for many Halloween parties to come, it's time to adorn that front step with a gourd jack-o'-lantern. This is a fun do it yourself project for those who like to combine gardening in the summer with arts and crafts in the winter.
10/13/02 - A Concrete Patio Floor Design
A supplement to How to Build a Concrete Patio. This feature explores ideas for giving the concrete patio or landing a more finished look, using various designs. The highlighted design ideas entails inlay work. The design of the concrete patio or landing floor, because of its strategic location on a property, is an important factor in real estate value. How to work with mortar/concrete.
10/10/02 - Landscaping for the Controversial Holiday of Halloween
Halloween is a time for experimental landscaping. Article offers ideas for outdoor decoration for Halloween, as well as providing an introduction to the origins of Halloween, our Gothic holiday. Origins in Celtic pagan tradition, as well as conflict with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day presented. Native ornamentals explored for their fall foliage potential.
For more Landscaping Web site articles from August-October, 2002, continue to Page 4.
