These guides from the Landscaping Website were created in May-September, 2003. Included among the advice is a treatment of pest control, including deer pest control and how to avoid mosquito bites. Return to the Landscaping Website index to access advice from other years.
09/20/03 - A Drought-Tolerant Landscape Plan
Drawing of a landscape plan detailing how to arrange drought-tolerant plants attractively in a perennial bed. Descriptions of the perennials accompany the landscape plan.
09/13/03 - Hurricane Preparedness
The basic steps to take to minimize damage to your landscaping when you know a hurricane is coming.
08/30/03 - Tree Stump Removal
How to get rid of a stubborn tree stump.
08/21/03 - Landscape Design Photo Gallery
Photos of landscape design examples, accompanied by a running commentary that touches upon basic principles of landscape design theory and practice.
08/14/03 - Deer Control
Complex of deer control articles. Includes a landscape design plan illustrating a border garden of deer-resistant plants, information on deer ticks, recommended plants for a deer-proof rock garden and a discussion of groundcovers that deer don't eat.
08/01/03 - Natural Mosquito Control/link]
Waging war on mosquitoes -- without resorting to chemical bug sprays.
07/18/03 - Perennial Groundcovers for Deer Control
These are groundcover plants that the deer don't eat. Included are shade-loving groundcovers, aromatic herbs and ornamental grasses.
07/11/03 - Growing Mountain Laurel Shrubs
Article first distinguishes mountain laurel shrubs from bay laurel, then tells you how to grow them.
07/04/03 - Why We Use Scientific Plant Names
Scientific plant names aren't used to show off; they're indispensable for referring to plants with precision. Learn more about Linnaeus' classification system.
06/29/03 - Transplanting Trees and Shrubs
Are some of the elements in your landscape design out of alignment? While it may be difficult to move hardscape elements such as stone patios, you can certainly transplant shrubs and small trees. Here's how.
06/14/03 - The Essential Steps in Deck Building
How the beginner should approach building decks. Emphasis is on basic problem-solving skills needed for your first foray into deck building.
05/31/03 - Getting Rid of Poison Ivy
Identification of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. How to treat poison ivy rash, and how to get rid it on your landscape.
05/25/03 - Lyme Disease and Deer Pest Control
Planting deer-resistant plants is about more than just saving time and money -- it could save your life....
05/22/03 - Creeping Charlie: Wild Groundcover, Medicinal Herb, Lawn Weed
Short history of the interaction between creeping charlie and humans, including use of pesticides to get rid of it in lawns.
For more Landscaping Website advice from February-May, 2003, continue to Page 4.
