1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Landscaping

Salvias, Raised Beds, and More

Intros to Salvias, How to Build Raised Beds

By David Beaulieu, About.com

These articles on salvias and other plants provide ideas for plant selection and helpful tips for do-it-yourself projects and maintenance. They were created in June-August, 2007. For instance, I introduce here a few of the many salvias used in planting beds; I also discuss how to build raised beds. Return to the index to access landscaping pictures and other yard-design resources from prior years.

8/19/07 - Wetland Plants and Buying a House
What landscaping-related factors should be considered when you're buying a house? I discuss several scenarios in this article, including the presence of wetland plants.

8/06/07 - Types of Salvia Flowers
Introduction to the salvias, pulling together all my separate articles in one resource.

8/04/07 - Weed Identification
Weed identification should be the first step you take in your weed control efforts. Remember: "Know thine enemy."

7/29/07 - Shop-Vac Vacuums Review
Shop Sweep Shop-Vac vacuums are dry vacs. As long as you wait for the organic debris to dry out, Shop-Vac vacuums will be useful for cleaning driveways and mulching organic debris.

7/28/07 - Pole Pruners
Reviews on pole pruners to help you with your tree trimming needs.

7/22/07 - How to Build Raised Beds
Take your landscaping to another level through the use of raised beds.

7/09/07 - The Plants of China
Introduction to the plants of China, which are ubiquitous in Western landscapes.

6/26/07 - Loropetalum
Chinese loropetalum bears fragrant white flowers in spring. Pink and red varieties are also available.

6/13/07 - Caradonna Salvia Plants
Dark purple stems and delicate spikes of deep purplish-blue blooms are two prominent characteristics of Caradonna salvias.

6/01/07 - Red Salvia Flowers
Red salvias are the flowers everyone thinks of immediately when the term, "salvias" is used.

Explore Landscaping

About.com Special Features

Home Allergy Center

Banish mess, reduce allergens, and maintain a clean, healthy home. More >

Home Improvements Made Easy

Inspirational ideas and expert tips to help you pull off your next DIY project. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Landscaping

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.