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Who is Punxsutawney Phil? And why do we ask whether he saw his shadow? For those who have never watched the movie, Groundhog Day , Punxsutawney Phil is the name of the famous groundhog in Punxsutawney, PA who annually predicts when spring will come based on whether he sees his shadow on February 2. ... Read Full Post
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:23:37 +0000
Picture stepping out into the yard on a chilly day in early spring. Most of the snow is gone, but the bare earth, the gray or brown limbs of trees and shrubs, and the overcast sky all work together to put a damper on your spirits. ... Read Full Post
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:12:15 +0000
Being the plant-lover that I am, it's difficult to get my mind off of plants once I start thinking of them. In fact, a far more likely scenario is that, when pondering a topic totally unrelated to plants, my mind will wander to the subject of gardening or landscaping. ... Read Full Post
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:21 +0000
Americans who haven't taken the advice of the well-known bumper sticker that proclaims, "Kill Your Television!" have very likely seen the Capital One TV ads that show some scruffy-looking barbarians invading and rampaging their way across the screen. I hope people don't extrapolate from these ads that barbaric invaders are always ugly. Many of the invasive plants at war with our native fauna are anything but that. ... Read Full Post
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:28:11 +0000
I don't have fond memories of hardscape as a child. My knees seemed always to find a way to become skinned when I was around pavement. Whether it was due to a fall at recess when in school, or due to wiping out when biking on vacation, scabs weren't shy about keeping my knees company. ... Read Full Post
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:50:54 +0000
In about 2 weeks, February arrives, which means Groundhog Day 2012 is right around the corner. Let's be blunt. When it comes to Groundhog Day , there are two vocal ... Read Full Post
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:56:37 +0000
Plants can be special to us for a number of totally different reasons. First and foremost there are, of course, the various horticultural considerations. For example, we may value a plant because: ... Read Full Post
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:05:37 +0000
Generally speaking, I'm not a big fan of snow, which is why I'm thrilled my region (New England, U.S.) has not received much of it ,so far, this winter. If nothing else, there's the work involved in removing it from the driveway, etc. (and I've never been accused of being a workaholic!). No matter which method of snow removal you adopt, it's a hassle. Some prefer snowblowing to shoveling, whether they use gas snowblowers or electric snowblowers . But I say "no thank you" to both. ... Read Full Post
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:46:54 +0000
Do you make resolutions for the new year about what you're going to do in the yard come spring? Planting a novel shrub such as a purple beautyberry (picture) and redesigning a flower bed are examples of resolutions for the new year popular with landscaping enthusiasts. Or if you're into hardscape , maybe you're contemplating a new patio or deck right now. ... Read Full Post
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:00:07 +0000
Birdwatching and landscaping can complement each other beautifully when you plant your landscaping with flowering trees and shrubs, such as dogwood trees (pictured here). Not only will the wild birds thank you for the plants, but you'll also be thanking yourself as you enjoy the splendor of their blooms in spring. Learn more about dogwood trees and the other flowering specimens that make my Top 10 list. ... Read Full Post
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:54:17 +0000