Articles on plant maintenance and related landscaping topics, created in October-November, 2006. The first step in reducing plant maintenance needs is selecting plants whose requirements are in keeping with your goals and the conditions in your yard. To that end, both here and throughout my Landscaping Web site I will be offering tips that will help you choose wisely at the nursery. Return to the index to access yard care articles composed in other years.
11/28/06 - Types of Palm Trees
An introduction to that staple of tropical landscaping, the palm tree.
11/14/06 - Garden Stepping Stones
Stepping stones are useful not only in the garden, but also in the lawn. Learn how to create and install stepping stones in this DIY landscaping article.
11/07/06 - Creeping Thyme
Learn about the herb, thyme and, specifically, about the groundcover, creeping thyme. An excellent use for creeping thyme is between stepping stones (as discussed in the DIY landscaping article above).
10/26/06 - Hens-and-Chickens
As drought-tolerant succulents, hens-and-chickens are a boon to DIY landscaping with a low-maintenance bent.
10/16/06 - Learning Perennial Names
Do you struggle to learn the names of all those perennials? Here's a little tip that may help.
10/13/06 - Lombardy Poplar Trees
Lombardy poplar trees have fallen somewhat out of favor but still have their fans. This yard care article explores their pros and cons.
10/12/06 - Gas Snowblowers
DIY landscaping in the wintertime primarilyi means clearing snow off driveways for many of us. Gas snowblowers are available in both single-stage and two-stage models. But here's one of the tips offered in this article: single-stage gas snowblowers are not recommended for regions prone to heavy or wet snowfalls.
