Overall Landscape Planning

Spreading mulch may not seem like an intellectually challenging task to most gardeners however, mulches differ in their properties and uses. Cedar mulch and hardwood bark mulch are two commonly...

Be it a lush paradise in the frigid North or a flower-strewn wilderness in the midst of a city, a beautifully landscaped yard is a true retreat for any homeowner. However seemingly daunting the...

The end of summer does not mean the end of your outdoor chores. There are a few things you can do now to make sure your lawn stays healthy throughout the winter. 1. Continue cutting your grass...

You can decorate with rubber mulch and make your garden look more colorful, as a centerpiece cover or for lawn edging. There are many uses for rubber mulch and if you are worried about termites or...

Termites are often compared to ants, but they are actually cockroach-like insects that feed on cellulose found in wood. Houses are ideal locations for termites to live because they provide a great...

The Green Guide for Health Care outlines many sustainable practices for landscaping today's healthcare buildings. These practices are used to certify green buildings and include suggestions from...

Landscaping adds a finished touch to a home like nothing else can. Beautiful hedges, flowering perennials and neatly edged gardens complete the exterior of a home. Landscaping on a budget begins...

This spring, I transplanted over 200 bare root trees - and they all lived! I transplanted fast growing trees like Washington Hawthorn, Norway Spruce, Red Maple, apple and plum trees and Eastern...

Planting the wrong kinds of plants over a septic leach field (or, "leaching field"), can lead to costly repairs later. Certain plants with deep roots, such as trees and shrubs, can destroy the...

Lava rocks are very porous and attractive rocks that are used for landscaping purposes. Not only do they add color, but if used as mulch serve to keep weeds to a minimum. Unlike hardwood mulch...

Landscaping fabric can be used for a variety of outdoor projects. It is suitable for rock gardens, flowerbeds, around trees and bushes and areas landscaped for ground cover and shrubbery....

Landscaping on a hill involves certain challenges, but the aesthetics of the design can be very pleasing once your overall project is completed. Among your primary considerations is how your...

When it comes to landscaping around a porch, having a colorful focal point provides more curb appeal and style. Perennials are flowers that return effortlessly every year. When it comes to...

If you are a homeowner you have a yard and can save time and money with inexpensive landscaping ideas. Landscaping your yard is always a ‘work in progress’ and could become an expensive endeavor....

Learn how to mulch your landscape and why it is important, in this free video.