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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:07:03 MST
"Your garden is hardier than you think and there are plenty of gardening tasks for August that will keep your flower and vegetable gardens going longer, as well as opportunities to get a head start on next year's garden plans," says Marie Iannotti. As incredible as it may sound, your August yard to-do list, depending on where you live, may include ordering spring bulbs ! ... Read Full Post
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:48:53 +0000
One factor in maintaining lawn health is the height at which you cut grass , as Steve Jones points out. But how you go about watering grass is also important: "To ... Read Full Post
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:26:54 +0000
While watching sporting events played on grass, have you ever noticed how the lawns sometimes appear to be decorated with evenly spaced sets of stripes? It's an appealing look, and many homeowners are curious about the procedure behind striping lawns. Some stripes sure would jazz up your own grass, wouldn't they? ... Read Full Post
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:50:34 +0000
I'm not very good about keeping up with things that require periodic maintenance. That's one of the reasons why I don't have a big lawn in my yard. I'm as likely as not to forget about fertilizing a lawn . Sure, I could always go the compost route, but that has its own drawbacks for the lazy (you have to make that black gold, unless you're willing to shell out big bucks to purchase sufficient amounts at the store). ... Read Full Post
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:35:01 +0000
The " outdoor room " is one of those in-between concepts. Normally, the word, "room" implies an enclosure indoors. Meanwhile, if someone talks about living large in the "great outdoors," the image conjured up is one of raw nature, with its wide open spaces. Outdoor rooms fall somewhere in the middle, providing the comforts of an indoor setting, but with a breath of fresh air. ... Read Full Post
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:47:08 +0000
Many of us drool over the prospects of having a home at the seashore. Living near the beach may be glamorous, but it's not without its unique challenges -- especially if you care about gardening and landscaping. Most plants simply don't perform well in salty soils and salt-laden breezes. So it behooves plant-lovers in seaside communities to seek out " beach plants " -- plants that are truly "worth their salt" for seaside landscaping. ... Read Full Post
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:55:28 +0000
"> What plants, currently, are shining most brightly in your yard? Is there still a plethora of plant stars from which to choose, making it tough to pick just one favorite? Or is floral color as hard to find at this point in the summer as a cool, spring-like day? Two plants dominate the floral world in my neck of the woods (New England, U.S.) this time of year: the daylilies and the hydrangeas. Other than those two groups, in my own yard, the following plants are the stars of July: Butterfly bush Garden phlox Angelina sedum 'Royal Candles' speedwell Hosta Creeping thyme Heuchera Bee balm Shasta daisy Liatris Rose campion Butterfly weed How about you? Vote in my poll and let us know what plants are shining most brightly in...
Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:00:59 +0000
In people's musings about what type of garden design they'd like to have in a yard, the " cottage garden " style is often invoked. But exactly what is it that separates this particular design style from the rest? How does one go about creating a cottage garden? ... Read Full Post
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:26:16 +0000
Variegated plants are dedicated to the proposition that variety is the spice of life -- but not just any "variety." Specifically, variegated plants give us variety with efficiency , affording two or even three foliar colors on just one specimen. I offer examples in my photo gallery of variegated plants . ... Read Full Post
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:30:49 +0000
Are mosquitoes bothering you as you try to finish your yard work? Are you equally bothered by the prospect of applying chemical sprays to your person to ward off mosquitoes? In their recent TV commercials for OFF!� Clip-On� Mosquito Repellent (which they are touting as an alternative to their classic product), even the makers of OFF! mosquito spray seem to admit that having to select from between these two choices presents something of a dilemma. ... Read Full Post
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:27:51 +0000