How to Rev Up Curb Appeal
A guest blog by Kay Pascale Your home’s front exterior sets the tone for what’s inside. Therefore, you want your curbContinue Reading
Category: Landscape design
Balcony Plant for 2019: Bay Laurel
Qualities such as fabulous green foliage and a stately appearance combined with a compact shape make bay laurel (Laurus nobilis),Continue Reading
Don’t Dump Soil on Tree Roots
When carrying out various landscaping jobs on your property, be careful to not add too much soil over the rootContinue Reading
How Far Should You Plant a Tree from a House?
Trees should be planted well away from any house, not right up against it. Source: uglyhousephotos.com There are several reasonsContinue Reading
Pergolas (Should) Keep You Cool
A pergola in the backyard is the ultimate ornamentation: it is very Italian and very chic, ideal for the proud gardener whoContinue Reading
Gardens Evolve and So Should You!
Your garden is not stuck in a time warp; it is constantly evolving. Trees grow and create more shade … andContinue Reading
Beyond Flowers: the Fascinating World of Foliage
Many gardeners seem to be convinced that flowers are the be-all and end-all in landscaping. If that’s your attitude, though,Continue Reading
Americans Love Their Living Landscape
Here is a fascinating infographic based on a survey carried out this winter by the OPEI (Outdoor Power Equipment Institute).Continue Reading
In Home Landscaping, Start With the Most Urgent
You’ve decided to do much of your landscaping yourself, step by step? Bravo! That’s perfectly feasible and will give youContinue Reading
How to Make Your Yard Dog-Friendly
The dog, we are told, is man’s best friend… but that’s not always true in the garden. Grass ripped out,Continue Reading