Use flower gardens to spice up your yard year-round. These articles provide information to make good choices about plant selection and care for flower gardens. They were written in April-May, 2008. Among the plant selection resources I provide below are an article on oakleaf hydrangea. Return to the index to access landscaping pictures and other flower garden resources from prior years.
4/13/08 - Concrete Work
A resource for all things concrete, this article offers tips on concrete work projects of interest to the DIY homeowner.
4/26/08 - Oakleaf Hydrangea
The plant's name is a good indication that its foliage is something special (including fall foliage color). But oakleaf hydrangea has a more direct contribution to make to flower gardens, too: its long-lasting blooms.
4/27/08 - Weed Pictures
You know it, and I know it: your flower gardens will never be totally free from weeds. The first step in dealing effectively with weeds is learning more about them -- a step that begins with identification.
4/28/08 - Foundation Plantings
If you choose flowering shrubs, some of your best flower gardens can be in foundation plantings.
4/29/08 - Walkway Pictures
These pictures show examples of some of the different walkway styles available.
4/30/08 - Vinegar As Weed Killer
Vinegar can be used as a natural weed killer, although it has its limitations.
5/09/08 - Redtwig Dogwood
Redtwig (or "red twig") dogwood is a must-have in the winter landscape, especially if you live in a snowy region. Its red twigs stand out prominently from a snow-covered landscape.
5/22/08 - Blue Fescue
Flower beds are about more than just flowers. Ornamental grasses such as blue fescue will provide your flower gardens with nice textural contrast.
5/23/08 - Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle has medicinal properties, but it's probably best to keep it out of flower gardens. Learn more about stinging nettle, a plant which, surprisingly, is also edible!
