The Winter Landscape and New Year's Resolutions
The winter landscape can be pretty gloomy, a good reason to while away those winter hours figuring out ways to spice up next year's winter landscape. This article challenges landscaping novices to adopt 10 New Year's resolutions to improve their landscaping -- including their winter landscapes. Review: Electric Snowblowers
If you don't have too long a driveway, electric snowblowers provide an alternative to clumsy, heavy, high-maintenance gas snowblowers. True, you'll spend a bit more time snow blowing with electric snowblowers, because they're less powerful. But you'll spend less time on maintenance, starting up the snowblower, and finding a place to store it away later!
FAQ: Snowmelt Systems, Heated Driveways
Manual snow removal a thing of the past? No more shoveling, snow blowers or snowplows? No, it's not a dream! Hi-tech has come to the rescue and produced the ultimate in snow removal. Snowmelt systems, also called "heated driveways," are the Jetsons' answer to snow removal. Powered by radiant heating systems, they allow you to kick back and just watch the snow melt away! Brighten the Winter Landscape With Winterberry
When winter comes to the north, it brings with it a dreary landscape. But with some observation, planning and creativity, you can bring color to your winter landscape. This article discusses the requirements, uses and history of winterberry (ilex verticillata), a holly native to eastern North America that overflows with bright red berries. Christmas Holly in History, Landscaping
Holly is a landscaping plant of exceptional versatility. Some type of holly can be grown almost anywhere in the U.S. (zones 3-11). Hollies can be grouped to form a hedge, or a specimen plant can stand by itself as a lawn accent piece. Its foliage can be harvested for winter decorations and its berries attract birds. Christmas Tree Decoration: Its History and Future
There were times in history when it was dangerous to celebrate the holidays by decorating with evergreens. But now, we are so sold on the idea that we can't decide which we prefer during the holidays: decorating the landscape or decorating indoors. Outdoor lighting, whether with candles or electricity, enhances other ornaments greatly. Golden Bough: Kissing Under the Mistletoe
Kiss and forget. At Christmas we kiss under the mistletoe, then forget it for another year. But there’s more to mistletoe than kisses: Druids and Norse, diverse botany, medical controversy, literary fame. And how about the origin of the term? Late-Season Tips: An FAQ
Reminders for late fall and early winter landscapers. Includes tips on putting the lawnmower to sleep and reviving the snowblower. FAQ-style question and answer. Snow House Fun for the Winter Landscape
Sculpting with snow is not limited to making a snowman. A fun project to do with the kids is to sculpt a snow house. A snow house (or igloo, if you're more adventurous) makes a fine Xmas or winter lawn ornament for a winter landscape desperate for decoration. Snow-Removal: Shovels, Snowblowers, Snowplow Trucks
Discussion of homeowners' options for snow-removal. Pros and cons of various methods explored: shoveling, snowblowing, sharing a community snowblower, buying a truck with a plow, hiring snowplow drivers, hiring snowplow contractors.
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