These resources from the Landscaping Website were created in January-February, 2003. Included among these resources are articles that reflect a period of transition, as we move from winter thoughts to spring thoughts. Groundhog Day perhaps best explemplifies this period of transition. February 2 is the day on which Groundhog Day falls, i.e., approximately at that middle point between the beginning of winter and the beginning of spring. Return to the Landscaping Website index to access resources from other years.
02/18/03 - Landscape Design Ideas With Vines
Some vines flower, some serve as ground covers, others attract hummingbirds. Still other vines attract songbirds with their fruits, or display striking fall colors. There's a vine to fill just about any need your landscape plans calls for.
02/14/03 - Perennials, Shrubs and Vines for Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Perennials, shrubs and vines that attract hummingbirds, butterflies -- and people!. Birdwatching and landscaping can complement each other beautifully when you plant your landscape with these flowering shrubs and vines and perennials.
02/10/03 - Top 10 Shrubs and Trees for Spring
Shrubs and trees that <b>flower</b> in spring can provide many other benefits at other times of the year, including fall foliage. Birdwatching and landscaping can complement each other beautifully when you plant your landscape with flowering shrubs and trees.
02/03/03 - Rose Garden Landscapes -- Growing Rose Bushes
Discover the meanings of roses, according to color. Learn how to grow rose bush gardens, from soil preparation and planting to pruning them back.
01/30/03 - Dutch Elm Disease and American Elm Trees
Dutch elm disease was a veritable "Nightmare on Elm Street" for the American elm. But learn how cloning offers new hope for America's traditional shade tree of choice.
01/27/03 - Pussy Willows: Planting, Pruning, Preserving
Planting pussy willows on your landscape. How to prune pussy willows to make an aesthetically pleasing shrub. Also forcing pussy willows and how to prepare them for use in dried flower arrangements.
01/22/03 - Groundhog Sign Language: Groundhog Day Garden Pest Tutorial
Pest control strategies for woodchuck damage in gardens. Pesticides aren't effective against woodchucks, but they can be controlled via fences, trapping and a landscape maintenance policy that focuses on eradicating tall weeds that provide pests with cover, such as Japanese knotweed. This practical advice is supplemented by reflections on Groundhog Day as a period of transition between winter and spring.
01/20/03 - A Snow House: Fun Winter Family Craft Activity
Cure the winter blues with a fun family craft that will also decorate the lawn with a snow house. Teach kids basic architecture lessons while constructing the snow house.
01/16/03 - Landscaping 101: What is Landscape Design?
Definition of landscape design for the do it yourselfer. Hardscape and softscape discussed, both from practical and aesthetic standpoints. Garden types, lawn space and principles of design outlined.
01/13/03 - Indoor Plant Care: Ideas for Indoor Gardening
Ideas for indoor gardening: design and plant care. How to combat indoor plant pests, how to manage the artificial environment of indoor plants.
01/07/03 - Ideas for Home Landscaping
Ideas for home landscaping, geared especially for do it yourselfers putting their homes on the real estate market. These home landscaping ideas will advise you what to do -- and what not to do.
01/05/03 - Edgar Allan Poe and Landscape Design
Poe's ideas on landscape design, as outlined in "The Domain of Arnheim," a work almost identical to "The Landscape Garden" (some editors make no distinction between these 2 works on landscape design).
01/01/03 - Snow-Removal Options: Do It Yourself, Pay
Discussion of the pros and cons of snowblowers and other snow-removal options. Buying your own truck and plow vs. hiring a snowplow contractor.
