These articles from the Landscaping Web site were created in August-October, 2002. Included among these articles is a treatment of two invasive species -- one good for fall foliage, the other just a menace! Return to the Landscaping Web site index to access articles from other years.
10/08/02 - How to Build a Concrete Patio
Concrete can be an effective hardscape element in landscape design, when used properly -- but a disaster when botched. This step-by-step guide will take you from purchasing supplies and excavating the site to applying the finishing touches.
10/01/02 - Sumac: New England Fall Foliage, History as an Edible Plant
Non-poisonous sumac shrubs can be used as a landscaping element to increase the real estate value of your property. It affords excellent fall foliage and flowers, is easy to care for and attracts birds. Sumac has also had many uses historically, even being considered as an edible plant. Unfortunately, like Japanese knotweed, its rhizomes can make it an invasive weed.
09/25/02 - Eastern States Exposition
Landscaping report from The Big E, New England's celebration of fall foliage and horticulture. Novelties galore and more to help do-it-yourself landscapers raise the property value of their real estate. Accent pieces include ponds and water fountains, chimineas, gazeboes and other outbuildings, and weathervanes.
09/18/02 - Fall Lawn Care
Caring for the fall lawn and maintaining lawn mowers: general care, warm season turf-care, cool season turf-care. Lawn maintenance and other landscaping features are important elements in a property's real estate value. Dethatching and fertilizing are two of the most important lawn chores, as well as mowing properly.
09/11/02 - Landscape Design Theory for Beginners
Outdoor aesthetics 101. A practical introduction to the principles of landscape design architecture, as well as the basic elements upon which they are grounded. Emphasis on softscape features. Some topics: unity (harmony), colors, focalization, perspectives, textures, forms, massing, repetitions, balance, symmetry.
08/20/02 - Eradicating a Killer Bamboo: Japanese Knotweed
Strategies for eradicating Japanese knotweed, one of the most dreaded exotic invasive weeds. Use of tarps is the tactic emphasized in a strategy of persistent smothering, although an herbicide is also discussed. The key is to stop nutrient flow to this noxious pest's incredibly persistent rhizomes. If pesticides are to be applied, the chemicals will do their greatest damage when the plant blooms in the fall.
For more Landscaping Web site articles from August, 2002, continue to Page 5.
